{"id":7932,"date":"2018-11-15T13:18:07","date_gmt":"2018-11-15T12:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alfarsl.es\/?p=7932"},"modified":"2022-08-05T13:53:53","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T11:53:53","slug":"industrial-connectors-rectangular-vs-circular","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfarsl.es\/en\/industrial-connectors-rectangular-vs-circular\/","title":{"rendered":"Industrial connectors: rectangular vs circular"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Although the greatest responsibility when a product is useful lies in the quality of its parts, its assembly, the level of detail and so on, we must say that<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>certain comparisons can always be made<\/strong>, such as the one we bring today on industrial connectors:<span>\u00a0<\/span><span>rectangular vs. circular<\/span>. Find out which are better and why in this post.<\/p>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t read our latest post on<span>\u00a0<\/span>industrial connector types according to the professional sector, you can do so before going on with this one. It will help you to understand in more depth the dilemma raised in the next lines.<\/p>\n<h2>Are rectangular or circular industrial connectors better?<\/h2>\n<p>Industrial connectors are made in two designs in terms of shape, rectangular or circular. Each type has specific advantages and uses in which it will stand out above the other. However, it has to be said that we can also consider them in a general way, without taking into account the use given to each one and, in this way, understand what each one offers and, therefore, know<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>which one is \u201cbetter\u201d<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>like that, said badly and soon.<\/p>\n<h2>Rectangular connectors<\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ve probably seen the circular industrial connector much more often and therefore think it might be better. However, the real reason why it is much more established in the vast majority of industries is because of its age. With this we already know that the rectangular has been designed a posteriori and, as with many other products, it is an improved version of the circular, its predecessor, so that we already answer, in part, to the question we present.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/alfarsl.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/conector-rectangular-1-300&#215;199-1.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text=&#8221;conector-rectangular-1-300&#215;199&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>The rectangular connector, after needing a lot of time for its design and development, satisfies certain needs that were little covered as well as those that have been added in various sectors over the years.<\/p>\n<h3>Advantages of rectangular connectors over circular connectors<\/h3>\n<p>Let\u2019s see, directly, what advantages have the rectangular type connections in the different industries with respect to the old circular connectors.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They offer<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>greater protection<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>of the pins.<\/li>\n<li>They have a greater spatial efficiency because, inside, practically all of their surface is occupied.<\/li>\n<li>They are connected to devices that circulars cannot, for example, PCBs, coaxial, fiber optics or Ethernet themselves.<\/li>\n<li>They combine different signal types in the same connector using standard modules.<\/li>\n<li>They include multiple locking options.<\/li>\n<li>Greater<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>protection against overvoltage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>They are, in general, more reliable.<\/li>\n<li>Visually they have a simpler coupling.<\/li>\n<li>There is greater flexibility for wiring options.<\/li>\n<li>More mounting options are given.<\/li>\n<li>They are more<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>economical<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Easier to customize.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/alfarsl.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/conectores-circulares-1-300&#215;225-1.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text=&#8221;conectores-circulares-1-300&#215;225&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.8.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>circular connectors<\/h2>\n<p>Finally, we must once again remember that in this rectangular vs.<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.connectortips.com\/understanding-circular-industrial-connectors\/\">circular<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>comparison that must be taken into account for the purchase of<span>\u00a0<\/span>industrial connectors<span>\u00a0<\/span>has much to do with the purpose and certain conditions, so that not always the most obvious option is the most appropriate. The best thing is to have a good<span>\u00a0<\/span>professional advice, based on your project and its particularities, advise you the most appropriate type. Only in this way will you be able to say that you are using the right products to achieve the best result.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although the greatest responsibility when a product is useful lies in the quality of its parts, its assembly, the level of detail and so on, we must say that\u00a0certain comparisons can always be made, such as the one we bring today on industrial connectors:\u00a0rectangular vs. circular. 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