Schneider Electric and Weidmüller click with collaboration
Schneider Electric has included Weidmüller’s Snap In connection technology in its TeSys series of motor control products. The collaboration is designed to deliver a toolless contactor that can cut motor control installation time for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and panel builders across North America.
The jointly developed motor-control and -management series hopes to raise the bar on electrical connection technology in industrial applications. The TeSys Deca contactor, the first product in the series to feature Snap In, is engineered for harsh industrial environments (Figure 1).
“Introducing Snap In technology to the TeSys series is a significant milestone in our mission to modernize motor control in North America”, said Marta Asack, SVP of power products, Schneider Electric North America. “Together with Weidmüller, we’re enabling a new level of efficiency, safety and automation readiness for OEMs. This launch reinforces our commitment to delivering next generation solutions that simplify wiring, accelerate installation and support the future of industrial control.”
Snap In technology is designed to enable both stranded and ferruled wire to be inserted directly into the contact point with no additional preparation. The pre-tensioned contact points are ready for immediate use to simplify and accelerate the wiring process. A green pusher indicates the switching status of the contact point, providing visual, tactile and audible feedback, with a distinct click confirming secure contact.
Snap In technology is already used in numerous Weidmüller products, including Klippon Connect terminal blocks, Omnimate 4.0 PCB connectors, RockStar heavy duty connectors, Push Pull Power plug-in connectors and PROeco II power supplies.
For the North American market, the rollout begins with the release of the TeSys Deca contactor, manual motor controller and control relay product lines. “The integration of Snap In technology into Schneider Electric’s new TeSys series demonstrates how innovative connection solutions can sustainably improve processes,” explained Carlus Hicks, senior director of cabinet products at Weidmuller USA.
