Modular and flexible machine building

Modular machine construction

  • Today’s machines must be able to quickly adapt to changes in the market
  • Modular machine concepts guarantee your customers the greatest possible flexibility
  • The modular machine building design also makes the transport and installation of large and extensive machines at the customer’s premises easier
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Overview of modular machine building Modular machines and switching devices can be set up in parallel and assembled quickly, easily, and safely at the destination. If required, you can convert your machine quickly and thus increase its efficiency.

Interactive image map: Modularly structured production line
Reduced programming effort
Decentralized machines and plant concepts allow the use of smaller controllers and automation solutions.
Reduced programming effort
Faster assembly, startup, and retrofitting
Uniform interfaces ensure rapid assembly of individual system modules to form a production line and enable a machine to be quickly converted or retrofitted.
Faster assembly, startup, and retrofitting
Flexible conversion or retrofitting
The combination of individual manufacturing steps allows flexible production, and production facilities can be adapted to changing market requirements. You can also react flexibly in the event of malfunctions, and production can continue.
Flexible conversion or retrofitting
Faster and more flexible delivery
Compact machine modules can be transported more quickly and easily.
Faster and more flexible delivery

Product overview

Modular power distribution board CrossPowerSystem, assembled with different products
Modular power distribution
CrossPowerSystem is an open platform for modular and functional control cabinets.
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CES cable entry system
Space-saving cable feed-through
The modular CES cable entry system allows you to route assembled cables and lines between the control cabinet and the field while saving on space and costs.
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COMBI pluggable connection solutions for unlimited flexibility in the control cabinet
Plug-in connection solutions
With the plug-in COMBI terminal blocks, you can reach a signal and wiring output up to 41 A and 1,000 V.
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Sensor/actuator box with the corresponding assembled M12 cables
Reliable connection with sensor/actuator cabling
Preassembled M8 and M12 cables as well as the matching connection boxes for efficient signal wiring.
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M12 connectors with push-pull fast-locking system
M12 push-pull connectors
M12 connectors with the push-pull fast-locking system guarantee secure, tool-free connections.
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HEAVYCON complete heavy-duty connectors with Push-in connection
Robust industrial connectors
HEAVYCON complete heavy-duty connectors with single or double Push-in connection can be combined flexibly.
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Axioline E devices
Robust and flexible I/O modules for distributed signal acquisition
The Axioline E devices have been designed to satisfy both the current and future requirements on field installation and for direct use in a machine under harsh ambient conditions.
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Employees in machine building attach heavy-duty connectors

Connection technology for the field

A wide variety of connection technology solutions are used in machine building. From the control cabinet to the field, COMPLETE line provides innovative products that are characterized by robustness, flexibility, and ease of use.
The COMPLETE line portfolio includes scalable solutions for the transmission of signals, data, and power for connecting sensors and actuators as well as for connecting the control cabinet.

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Connection of sensors and actuators in the field in machine building

Signal transmission

There are many different requirements when it comes to controlling machines. While the machine controller is well protected against environmental influences in control cabinets, numerous sensors and actuators as well as their connection are installed in exposed conditions in the field. COMPLETE line provides solutions for the flexible, modular, and efficient connection of these components in the field.

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Learn more about the success stories of our customers

Modular production line made up of in-house machine building from Phoenix Contact
Manufacture without interruptions on a modular assembly line
Our in-house machine building relies on QUINT POWER power supplies for high availability in the assembly lines.
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Trepak production line for filling of liquid products
Pre-assembled function modules simplify modular machine building
Ready-to-use and assembled mounting plates speed up the assembly process of bottling plants.
To the solution: Pre-assembled function modules

Further information

HEAVYCON complete heavy-duty connectors
Brochure – HEAVYCON complete heavy-duty connectors
The right connector for every application with HEAVYCON complete.
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CrossPowerSystem power distribution system
Brochure – CrossPowerSystem power distribution system
CrossPowerSystem is an open platform for modular and functional control cabinets.
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