The Han-Modular Flexbox – The Innovation In Modularity - Alltronix India

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Energy chains are used to supply linearly moved
components of machines or facilities the chains
that represent the lifelines of the machines,
providing them with energy, data, and signals.
The Han-Modular Flexbox, introduced by HARTING,
is a new type of interface in the form of a
modular system of plastic housings, which saves
significantly on time and space. Thus, it is the
next dimension of modularity that makes the
wiring of machinery and facilities much easier.
This modular housing concept replaces the
previous implementation that consisted of
multiple individual connections. It offers a
single plug-in and disconnection point as a
compact overall solution. The housing and other
components are made of high- performance
plastic, which comply with the applicable
standards in terms of fire protection and
resistance to environmental influences like water
and dust. The screw locks installed ensure
tightness. The seals of the cable glands are
designed for easy handling, available in cable
diameters ranging between 4 to 24 mm. The system
is designed to withstand forces in excess of 150
Newton. Thus, the Flexbox is a stand-alone
solution that boasts all the features of housing
for industrial connectors. With such construction
and connection effort,
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• lesser space is required for these housings.
  Moreover, the height and width of the interface
  can be flexibly designed by joining multiple
  housings together in different constellations.
• Flexbox eliminates the issue that has been till
  date seen while replacement or removal of energy
  chains time. Things are required to go quickly
  to minimize a manufacturing systems downtime.
  Thus, Flexbox has proven to be a novel interface,
  especially designed for energy chains. With
  Flexbox, designers can divide energy chains into
  flexible segments that are easier to handle and
  remove. Therefore, the replacement of energy
  chains becomes a very easy process. In addition,
  the connector can be easily adapted to the
  geometry of the energy chain, resulting in
  significant space savings.
• Along with all of the above, HARTING has also
  succeeded in following the m modularity
  principle within the housing. Nearly all of the
  Han-Modular products, which means more than 100
  modules for transmitting current, data, and
  signals, along with compressed air and
  fiber-optic signals, can be used in the Flexbox.
  This helps to accomplish endless combination
  possibilities when it comes to implementing the
  right interface for an application. As a result,
  energy chains can be optimally adapted to
  individual requirements of manufacturing
  systems.
• To sum it up, Han-Modular Flexbox brings with it
  the following advantages
• Time and cost optimization Quick exchange of
  energy chains via plug play
• Space saving Flat housing concept
• Easy expandability Versatile combination
  possibilities
• Less downtimes Low maintenance less time and
  costs involved
• Perfect fit Connector can be adapted to the
  geometry of the chain
• High flexibility Energy chain can be easily
  adapted to individual requirements of
  manufacturing systems
• All in all, the Flexbox modular housing concept
  replaces the previous practice of numerous
  individual hard wirings, offering a single
  interface as a compact overall solution for
  insertion and removal. For many other such
  innovative products, get in touch

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