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Acceptable motor connectors

Acceptable motor connectors

Acceptable motor connectors

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I'm currently specifying components for a machine which is to use a free-standing 11kW hydraulic power pack.  I usually use Harting type connectors for valve control circuits; no problem there.  However, is it acceptable to use the industrial standard red 3-pole+E circular IP44 connectors as part of a machine's interconnection scheme, or are these reserved for building installations?

Thanks,  Steve.

RE: Acceptable motor connectors

As far as I'm aware these connectors are perfectly acceptable on a machine, provided that they are used for their intended voltage / current. I would be wary of using them for anything other than taking power in and out at 415V 3P+E. There's too much risk of someone connecting something incorrectly otherwise.

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