Frequently Asked Questions about Rectangular and Circular Connectors

Answers to some of the most common questions about connectors

September 19, 2017
Harting USA
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Answers to some of the most common questions about connectors, including:

  • What kinds of connectors can engineers specify for machine designs today?
  • Why are circular connectors so common, if they pose drawbacks?
  • How are today’s connectors different than those in the past?
  • Which connectors are more reliable?
  • What does the future hold for rectangular connectors?
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