When it comes to network cable, connectivity and equipment, industrial environments are not to be confused with commercial enterprise environments. With the increased adoption of 
Internet protocol and Ethernet for industrial networking, it makes sense to have the right components for the job. Hardened cable, connectors and switches and routers that are specifically designed for industrial applications provide reliable, cost-effective automation solutions. Read more
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When it comes to network cable, connectivity and equipment, industrial environments are not to be confused with commercial enterprise environments. With the increased adoption of Internet protocol and Ethernet for industrial networking, it makes sense to have the right components for the job. Hardened cable, connectors and switches and routers that are specifically designed for industrial applications provide reliable, cost-effective automation solutions. Read more Networking safety, uptime and control should be key factors in selecting networking cabling and hardware components such as switches and routers. ‘Industry’ is a broad term encompassing a multitude of diverse operations — from discrete manufacturing of every kind, to processing of foods and beverages, pulp and paper, chemicals, oil/gas and petrochemicals, to commercial and government sites such as power generation plants, wind energy farms, water and wastewater treatment facilities, airports and transportation hubs, military bases, ships and shipyards, rail yards, tunnels, dams and bridges. Read more In some environments, networking products are placed in clean air conditioned offices, where installers often give less thought to hardening characteristics of switches, routers, and the cables used to connect them. But, other environments are less “pristine”. Here, industrial communications and control networks are expected to operate consistently and reliably under extreme conditions, such as electromagnetic interference (EMI), high operating temperatures, ambient outdoor temperatures, power/voltage fluctuations, machine vibration, mechanical hazards and more. Read more |