HARTING
HARTING is a global industrial connectivity manufacturer that develops and supplies electrical, electronic, and data connection technologies for machinery, plant engineering, transportation, energy, and industrial automation environments.
- Industrial connectors and interface systems for power, signal, and data transmission in machinery and plant engineering
- Device connectivity components and board-level interfaces for embedded and automation systems
- Industrial Ethernet and network connectivity solutions (networking/connectivity) for factory automation and process applications
- Custom cabling, wiring harnesses, and pre-assembled cable assemblies for industrial and transportation use
- Connectivity solutions for transportation, energy distribution, and infrastructure projects, including harsh-environment applications
More About HARTING
HARTING focuses on connectivity hardware and related solutions that support electrical, electronic, and data interfaces in industrial and infrastructure environments. Its components are used by OEMs, system integrators, and operators in sectors such as factory automation, machinery construction, transportation systems, energy distribution, and plant engineering. The company’s portfolio spans modular and rectangular connectors, circular connectors, industrial Ethernet interfaces (networking/connectivity), and device-level connectivity that link equipment, control systems, and field devices.
In enterprise and institutional environments, HARTING products are deployed as part of automation architectures, including PLC-based control systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) networks, and Ethernet-based industrial communication. Its industrial Ethernet offerings (networking/connectivity) are designed for use with protocols commonly used in automation, such as PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and other TCP/IP-based field communication. These connectivity products serve as physical-layer components within broader Operational technology (OT) and IT/OT convergence strategies, supporting data transfer between sensors, actuators, controllers, edge devices, and higher-level enterprise systems.
HARTING’s device connectivity and board-level components interface directly with PCBs and embedded systems inside industrial controllers, drives, power supplies, and communication modules. These components address requirements such as high pin density, reliable mating cycles, mechanical robustness, and electromagnetic compatibility within control cabinets and field-deployed equipment. For data transmission, HARTING leverages standardized technologies such as RJ45, M12, and other industrial Ethernet connector formats (networking/connectivity), and offers solutions aligned with standards work around Single Pair Ethernet (networking/connectivity) for industrial and building automation.
For transportation markets, including rail and other public transit applications, HARTING supplies connectors, cable assemblies, and interface components designed for vibration, temperature, and environmental constraints associated with rolling stock and trackside infrastructure. In the energy and infrastructure domain, its solutions are used in power distribution equipment, renewable energy installations, and grid-connected systems, often in outdoor or harsh conditions, where ingress protection and reliable locking mechanisms are relevant design criteria.
HARTING also provides customized cabling and pre-assembled harnesses that combine its connector systems with specified cables and labeling, supporting Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) production workflows and field installation efficiency. These assemblies integrate into control panels, machinery wiring looms, and transportation or energy system harnesses, aligning with project-specific standards and regulatory requirements. In marketplace and directory taxonomies, HARTING is categorized primarily under industrial connectivity hardware, including industrial connectors, device connectivity, board-to-board and board-to-wire interfaces, industrial Ethernet connectivity (networking/connectivity), and custom cable assembly services.