Engineered Connectivity for Maximum Industrial Uptime

Based on the provided excerpt, the article underscores that connectors—constantly exposed to vibration, temperature swings, contaminants, and frequent handling—are critical to industrial uptime. Their engineering and build quality directly impact maintenance requirements, troubleshooting speed, and overall equipment availability, making robust, well-designed connectivity a key lever for maximizing uptime.

What connector features or standards (e.g., sealing/IP ratings, vibration resistance, locking mechanisms, field-replaceable designs) have most improved your operation’s uptime, and why?