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Cables and connectors used in production-critical and production automation applications can withstand a great deal if specifiers choose the right materials. But this choice is a science in itself, particularly in the food, beverage, dairy and meat industries, because the world of connection technology offers all kinds of materials and combinations. This article sheds some light on tricky issues encountered by global automation technology and cable technology leader LAPP Group.

With rapid growth in data communication through Industry 4.0, companies are increasingly opting for Ethernet connection solutions - which, however, have to meet different requirements to those in the office. Speed is not the most important factor: Demand for simple and cost-effective solutions is also increasing, as is demand for hybrid connections. Wireless standards, however, remain a niche in factories, says Guido Ege, Head of Product Management and Development at global automation technology and cable technology leader LAPP.

Hygienic design for food and beverage plant engineers built into Lapp Australia’s new SKINTOP® HYGIENIC with NPT thread

If you design or build industrial machines, you probably know all about hardwiring. It remains the most common way to bring power and signal to the machine because it offers perceived savings in installation costs.

Available now in Australia from Lapp, the Epic MH modular connector system combines energy, signals and data in one connector. Importantly, the new connectors are significantly easier to assemble, thanks to the fixed Epic modular frame.

Enjoy 20% discount on our Skintop stainless steel cable glands for your food & beverage applications. Thanks to their unique Hygienic design, LAPP stainless steel cable glands greatly reduce any risk of contamination or deterioration caused by harsh wash downs, microbes and bacteria. This means a reliable cabling solution that virtually eliminates the risk of failure on your production line while satisfying the high hygiene standards of the Food & Beverage industry.

At LAPP, we understand the critical role our products play in a wide range of industries and manufacturing applications. The complete LAPP product range guarantees performance without comprising on quality. See why LAPP is one of the leaders in industrial connectivity solutions.

At the first presentation ceremony for the new German Innovation Awards, the Mode-2 charging system from LAPP scooped a gold award in the Transportation category. “This prize is a vindication of our strategy of basing everything on our customer’s requirements”, said CEO Matthias Lapp. “Part of this is that LAPP’s sophisticated technology is matched by a great design.”

LAPP’s ETHERLINE® PN CAT.6a Fast Connect combines the important properties of minimum work when connecting devices, easy assembly with a single tool and a high data transmission rate.

Wherever food and beverage are involved, hygiene is at the top of the agenda. Cables, connectors and cable glands play a crucial role in Hygienic Design, which is so important to food and beverage processing facilities.