How Northern Connectors powers diverse sectors

Northern Connectors is an authorised distributor of industrial connectors and associated products from well-known brands, such as binder, CONEC, HARTING, HUMMEL, and Weidmüller, to name just a few.

We’re also proud to stock the largest selection of Eaton Souriau connectors in the UK and offer a 24-hour dispatch service for items which we assemble from piece parts, ensuring rapid turnaround times.

Wondering what industries can benefit from our connectors?

Read on as we share all in this blog.

Catering to the needs of different industries

Over the past 40 years, Northern Connectors is proud to have built strong relationships with clients across a wide spectrum of industries.

These include:

Automation

Thanks to fantastic developments in automation, more manufacturers and industrial facilities are benefitting from increased productivity, reduced labour times, lower energy consumption, and improved accuracy and precision.

However, the reliability of this technology largely depends on the quality of the components and connectors used, which is where Northern Connectors comes in.

The connectors we supply for the automation industry are made from high-quality materials, such as stainless steel, and are tested to the highest standards to ensure durability and regulatory compliance. 

These are typically from binder, CONEC, Eaton, HARTING, Hirschmann, HUMMEL, Lumberg Automation, and PMA and can be used for everything from automotive assembly to grinding and milling equipment, pick-and-place machinery, and material handling tools.

Broadcasting

In the fast-paced world of broadcasting, having reliable and efficient cables and connectors is crucial. 

These components ensure the seamless transmission of audio and video signals, so broadcasters can transmit noise-free audio for viewers while minimising signal loss and maintaining clarity. 

Northern Connectors supplies only the best connectors from CONEC, Harting, Radiall, and Souriau for the broadcasting industry, including coaxial cables which transmit signals with minimal interference.

Our broadcasting connectors are rugged and reliable, meaning they can withstand the harsh environmental conditions often encountered in outdoor broadcasts (away from the studio).

Energy

Connectors are vital for ensuring the reliable and efficient transmission and distribution of power, especially in renewable energy applications like wind and solar power. 

Top-quality connectors allow for the transmission of electricity between solar panels, inverters, and energy storage systems.

At Northern Connectors, we understand that these connectors are often used in harsh environments, which is why we provide components that guarantee safe, secure, and stable connections. 

As with all the products we stock, our connectors for the energy sector are made from high-quality materials and tested to stringent safety standards.

Food and beverage

Hygiene is paramount in the food and beverage industry.

While there are stringent requirements to be met for machinery and systems, the same is true of components, such as cables and connectors.

Luckily, Northern Connectors stocks a comprehensive range of high-quality connectors from leading manufacturers for the food and beverage sector, including binder, HARTING, HUMMEL, and Lumberg Automation.

Many of these are resistant to chemicals, which is useful considering that industrial machinery is often cleaned with strong cleaning agents and chemicals.

Instrumentation

Industrial instrumentation involves measuring, monitoring, and controlling critical process variables within industrial environments, including but not limited to temperature, distance, and pressure.

This industry relies on special equipment and technologies, such as sensors, transducers, and control systems – but the reliability of these instruments depends on the quality of the connectors used.

At Northern Connectors, we supply various connectors for the instrumentation industry, including those manufactured by binder, Lumberg Automation, Radiall, and Souriau.

Lighting technology

With more businesses eager to reduce their energy consumption than ever before, lighting technology is evolving at a rapid pace and new and innovative designs are emerging all the time.

LED lighting is one such example of these innovations, helping to cut carbon footprints by as much as 70% compared to conventional lighting.

To facilitate the continued growth of the lighting technology industry and reap the benefits of energy-efficient LED lighting, we provide a wide range of Souriau connectors for stable and harsh environments. 

Made from high-grade materials, our connectors guarantee durability.

Medical

From diagnostic equipment to patient monitoring systems, the value of reliable connections cannot be overstated in the medical industry.

Much like medical professionals rely on sophisticated tools to perform life-changing and often life-saving, procedures, the performance of the equipment itself depends on the quality of the industrial connectors used.

The good news is that Northern Connectors has been supplying connectors for the medical sector since the early 1980s and is a proud stockist of the unfailing bayonet and snap-in connectors from binder.

Surveillance systems

Surveillance equipment is used for tracking individuals or groups, gathering evidence, monitoring public areas, and deterring criminal activity.

As such, these systems need to be operational 24/7, which is where Northern Connectors can help.

Our connectors from binder, HARTING, Hirschmann, HUMMEL, PMA, and Souriau are particularly popular with the surveillance industry for highway monitoring, including law enforcement, detection and prevention of crime and terrorist activities, speed enforcement, and ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition).

Transportation

Connectors and cables play a crucial role in transport systems, helping connect various components and enabling successful communication, power, and data transfer. 

The transportation sector demands ruggedised connectors that can withstand the harshest conditions while delivering exceptional performance and reliability. 

Northern Connectors provides connectors from Alpha Wire, Harting, Hirschmann, and more for mass transit, railway, marine, and off-road equipment.

Whether it be for track inspection, telecommunication, signalling devices and controls, or surveillance systems, you’re sure to find what you need on our website!

Water technology

Increased investment in the water industry has led to advances in monitoring equipment, allowing the authorities to address necessary improvements, reduce losses, and regulate usage in certain areas. 

But to be effective, such equipment requires rugged and waterproof connectors – ideally, offering IP67, IP68, and IP69K ingress protection. 

The connectors we supply for the water technology industry are typically from Souriau and binder, so you can trust they’re manufactured to an exceptional standard from the most durable materials.

Want to know more?

If you’re keen to learn more about our connectors or whether your industry could benefit from the products we supply, talk to the team at Northern Connectors today.

Our industrial connector specialists are always on hand to discuss your queries, answer any questions you have, and provide a tailored solution for your requirements. 

Alternatively, if you prefer, fill out our contact form with your details and we’ll get back to you with more information as soon as possible, usually within a 2-hour window during our Monday-Friday opening hours.

Otherwise, shop the range of industrial connectors available and request a free, no-obligation quote!