Harting Insights

Technical articles, application guides, and industry perspectives from our engineering team.

Blog Friday 14th of August 2026

What Are Connectors Used For? HARTING Cable Connectors and the 5-Pin TCO Trap

What are connectors used for? A buyer's guide to HARTING cable connectors, the HARTING 5 pin connector, G310 5G, and total cost thinking.

By Rowan Whitaker
Blog Friday 14th of August 2026

HARTING 16 Pin Connector Guide: Signal, Power Supply, and Mistakes to Avoid

Choosing a HARTING 16 pin connector isn't a one-size-fits-all decision. Here's what I learned from years of ordering them, including mistakes that cost me time and money.

By Rowan Whitaker
Blog Thursday 13th of August 2026

The Connector Specification Checklist I Wish I Had in 2017: What to Verify Before You Buy

A hands-on checklist for specifying Harting connectors and other industrial electrical connectors correctly the first time. Written by someone who's made expensive mistakes.

By Rowan Whitaker
Blog Thursday 13th of August 2026

HARTING 4-Pin Connector & Type 4x/12 Enclosure FAQ: What to Check Before You Order

A quality inspector's practical FAQ on HARTING connectors, Type 4x/12 enclosures, 4-pin parts, INC meaning, and blood pressure monitor symbols.

By Rowan Whitaker
Blog Wednesday 12th of August 2026

Original HARTING vs. Generic Hoods and Pin Removal Tools: A Buyer's Verdict

A procurement administrator with 5+ years of industrial component purchasing experience compares authentic HARTING pin removal tools, hoods, and Han G100 parts against marketplace alternatives across selection, total cost, and reliability.

By Rowan Whitaker
Blog Wednesday 12th of August 2026

HARTING Modular Connectors & Cables: A Quality Engineer's FAQ

A quality engineer answers 7 practical questions about HARTING modular connectors, cables, Duraxv Extreme, DuraForce Pro 3, and the Crown Castle comparison.

By Rowan Whitaker
Blog Tuesday 11th of August 2026

Which HARTING Connector Crimp Tool Fits Your Work? Three Scenarios, Three Answers

A field engineer's honest guide to picking the right HARTING connector crimp tool. Three practical scenarios, hard-earned mistakes, and a framework for deciding what fits your shop.

By Rowan Whitaker
Blog Tuesday 11th of August 2026

Why Clean Connector Photos Are Not Enough: A Field Note From HARTING in De Soto, KS

An industrial quality inspector shares why photos and spec sheets miss the real quality issue. Lessons from HARTING Americas' De Soto, KS plant, Ha-VIS RFID antennas, 2660 flip contacts, and why suppliers shouldn't make you feel blocked.

By Rowan Whitaker
Blog Monday 10th of August 2026

HARTING Connectors and Office Tech: An Admin Buyer's FAQ

An office administrator answers common questions about HARTING connectors, including 10-pin adapters and 4-pin connectors, plus USB Power Delivery while recording and the best cordless phone for a small office.

By Rowan Whitaker
Blog Monday 10th of August 2026

HARTING Connector Assembly: Configurator vs. Catalog — A Cost-Controller's Honest Comparison

A procurement manager compares the HARTING Configurator against manual catalog selection for HARTING connector assemblies — covering accuracy, speed, total cost, a real De Soto KS emergency, and the sloped top enclosure mistake that changed his workflow.

By Rowan Whitaker