HARTING Mechanical Technologies at Northern Connectors
HARTING is one of the world’s premier manufacturers of interconnect technology. This 100% family-owned German business creates high-quality connection solutions for data, signal, and power transfer products for customers around the world.
Starting as a mechanical workshop in 1945, founded by a husband and wife team, the Harting family company now has its headquarters in Espelkamp, Germany, with over a dozen production sites across the globe.
The HARTING company’s easy-to-use and durable cable entry systems and electronic products have become an industry standard over the decades, making a HARTING connector the go-to choice in many fields.
The HARTING product range
HARTING Han® Heavy Duty Connectors
The Han® Series brings the industrial standard of connectors with a lever locking mechanism to offer ingress protection as high as IP68 and IP69K.
HARTING Han-Modular® Systems
With individual modular inserts, achieve a fantastic range of modular solutions with the Han®-Modular series.
HARTING IX Industrial® Connectors
Find 8 or 10-way connectors offering durable transmission speeds and/or carrying capacities with the IX Industrial® Series.
HARTING D-Sub Industrial Connectors
With a choice of pin counts and a mixed portfolio of standard and high-density, mixed layout, waterproof, and filtered, with D-sub Industrial Connectors.
HARTING Har-Flex® PCB Connectors
Achieve overall space saving and cost-effectiveness with maximised PCB real estate with the Harting Har-Flex® Series.
HARTING Circular Industrial Connectors
These industrial connectors offer rugged protection for the reliable transmission of power, signal, and data – with a rounded shape that naturally resists mechanical shocks, vibration, and dust/liquid ingress.
HARTING Device Connectivity Solutions
Giving reliable, miniaturised, and robust interfaces, these connectors bridge the gap between internal electronics (PCBs) and the outside world.
How to Choose the Right HARTING Connector
With such a vast product range, it can be hard to know where to start. To find the right HARTING connector for your needs, consider these three areas:
| Consideration | Recommended HARTING Connector | |
| Step 1 | Power | HARTING Han® Heavy Duty Connectors |
| Data | HARTING D-Sub Industrial Connectors or HARTING Han-Modular® Systems. | |
| Signal | HARTING IX Industrial® Connectors or RJ45 Industrial Connectors. | |
| Step 2 | Factory floor environment | HARTING Han® Heavy Duty Connectors |
| Outdoor/harsh environment | Any compatible IP65+ sealed connector | |
| High vibration environments | Look for locking, heavy-duty housings | |
| Step 3 | Panel mounted | Whichever connector you need, ensure it is compatible with the mounting style you need. |
| Cable mounted | ||
| PCB mounted |
HARTING Connection Technology at Northern Connectors
The HARTING technology group is known for developing innovative cable assemblies that are built to last and provide unique design systems with easily modified products. Its modular connector systems allow customers to quickly adapt them to suit their specific requirements without special tools.
HARTING’s cable entry products are available in a wide range of different variations, including a choice of locking mechanisms and termination options.
No matter which type of electronic connector you are looking for, as a HARTING distributor, our experts can help you find the right solutions to the right connector system for your business’s needs, ensuring protection and improving your business systems.
HARTING Comparison of Technical Specifications
| Series | Use Case | Protection | Mount Type | Typical Applications |
| Han 3A | Signal | IP20 – IP65 | Panel/cable | Compact machinery |
| Han 6B | Light industrial | IP65 | Panel/cable | Automation systems |
| Han 10/16B | Standard industrial | IP65 – IP67 | Heavy duty | Robotics, energy |
| IX industrial | Data | IP20 – IP67 | PCB/cable | Ethernet systems |
What Are The Benefits Of HARTING Connectors?
Rugged and powerful, yet lightweight and compact enough to be configurable for countless applications, from electrical engineering and factory automation to telecommunications and entertainment broadcasting, HARTING technologies are always a smart investment.
Environmentally friendly manufacturer
HARTING is ISO 14001-certified.
Long product life-cycles
This includes the brand’s signature Han® product line, designed and built to provide quick and easy handling, robust performance, and tool-free assembly and flexible use.
Compact designs for a wide range of applications with no dip in performance
HARTING also manufactures its DIN41612, D-Sub, RJ45, and sensor connectors to the same standards, ensuring great performance from each HARTING connector with compact designs suitable for a wide range of applications.
Which Sectors Are HARTING Connectors Suited To?
HARTING’s products are designed for demanding industrial environments, offering robustness and long-term reliability across sectors like:
- Agricultural technology
- Automation services
- Data centre operations
- Electrical sensors
- Energy
- Food production
- Manufacturing, including metalworking and plastic production
- Medical technology
- Power generation
- Pharmaceutical production
- Rail and transport systems
- Robotics and machine building
- Transportation
Rugged and powerful, yet lightweight and compact enough to be configurable for countless applications – from electrical engineering and factory automation to telecommunications and entertainment broadcasting – HARTING technologies are always a smart investment.
When using HARTING connectors, you’ll also be supporting an environmentally friendly manufacturer, as the company is ISO 14001-certified. We are proud to support their products as an authorised HARTING supplier.
Why Choose Us For HARTING Industrial Connectors?
We have been an authorised distribution partner of HARTING products since 1998, and our long-standing partnership enables us to provide our customers with unrivalled technical expertise, support, and news. We have also won the HARTING Specialist Electronic Distributor of the Year Award several times.
As such, we have a strong relationship with our partners at HARTING, allowing us to provide bespoke services and informed technical guidance for our customers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of connectors do you supply from HARTING?
We supply most HARTING connector ranges, including circular, rectangular, PCB, D-sub, and Ethernet connectors. Key series options include the Han®, Han-Eco®, Han-Modular®, Pushpull Industrial, and Har-Flex®.
Do HARTING connectors have an IP rating?
Yes, HARTING connectors are available with IP ratings from IP20 up to IP69K for demanding environments. You can filter products by IP rating on our website, or view specifications on each series page. Contact us if you need assistance with selecting the right level of protection.
Which HARTING series is best for my application?
This depends on three different factors: Your electrical, mechanical, and environmental requirements. Sector-based choices include Pushpull Industrial for automation, Han® F+B for food and beverage production, M12 and M23 for logistics, and Han-Modular® for renewables.
What is a modular connector design?
Modular connectors use standardised, interchangeable components, including modules, frames, and housings, to allow users to mix and match connections in a single shell.
This includes connectors for signal, power, data, and pneumatic customisation. HARTING’s Han®-Modular series is ideal for this.
What does IP65/IP67 mean for connectors?
Connectors with an IP65 or IP67 rating both offer high levels of protection against dust and water ingress, making them a suitable connector for sites that expose cabling to water and particle contamination.
IP65 connectors are dust-tight and are considered water-resistant from jets of water in any direction, while connectors with an IP67 rating are considered dust-tight and waterproof, in depths of up to 1m for 30 minutes.
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