Weidmüller, a global player in electrical connectivity and automation, operates with its production facilities and sales companies in over 80 countries. Established in 1850 near Chemnitz, Germany, the company is now headquartered in Detmold, Germany. Weidmüller focuses on smart industrial connectivity, emphasizing electrification, automation, digitalization, and renewable energies. The company's objectives include delivering innovative and sustainable electrical connectivity solutions, supporting Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and fostering long-term customer partnerships.
Product Portfolio
Weidmüller’s product portfolio is extensive and focused on industrial connectivity, automation, and digitalization solutions spanning power, signal, and data transmission. It comprises various products and customized solutions serving diverse sectors such as industrial machinery, energy, building automation, transportation, and renewable energy.
Terminal Blocks: Weidmüller’s terminal blocks are designed for reliable wiring in control cabinets and switchgear. Their Klippon® Connect series features innovative SNAP IN connection technology, allowing quick, tool-free wire insertion. The range includes feed-through terminal blocks, double-deck, multi-level, protective earth, fuse, and disconnect terminal blocks suitable for a variety of applications and industries. Weidmüller offers multiple connection technologies such as SNAP IN, PUSH IN, screw connections, and tension clamps, ensuring compatibility with different wiring needs. Their terminal blocks combine long-standing innovation with modern solutions for Industry 4.0, enhancing space efficiency, safety, and installation speed. The product line covers wire sizes up to 185 mm² and voltages up to 800 V, certified to standards like IEC 60947-7-1 and UL approvals.
PCB Terminals and Connectors: Weidmüller's PCB terminals and connectors are designed for signal processing and power electronics on printed circuit boards. Their products are optimized for modern device designs that demand smaller sizes, reliable high current transmission, and minimal loss. The range includes screw-connected PCB terminals and plug connectors developed to global standards that simplify wiring and support automated manufacturing processes. Weidmüller emphasizes application-oriented design and efficiency, offering comprehensive technical support and digital tools to assist device developers and product managers in selecting tailored connectors. Their PCB connectors also align with advances like Single Pair Ethernet for industrial IoT, ensuring seamless sensor-to-cloud communication.
Industrial Electronics and Automation: This portfolio includes a broad range of products designed to support smart industrial connectivity and automation in modern manufacturing environments. Key offerings include the CUBESERIES relay modules for versatile signal switching and decoupling, as well as modular control systems like u-control M3000 and M4000 that enable seamless integration with the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The portfolio also includes smart Industrial IoT gateways that facilitate sensor-to-cloud communication, and industrial Ethernet switches and routers for real-time data transmission in demanding industrial environments. Furthermore, Weidmüller provides the u-OS operating system for cloud-connected automation, which enables remote management and analytics of industrial systems.
Lightning and surge protection: Weidmüller's lightning and surge protection solutions, under the VARITECTOR brand, offer compact modules designed to safeguard industrial plants, buildings, and electrical systems from damaging surges caused by lightning strikes and switching operations. These devices combine type I and type II protection, enabling comprehensive defense with features like high discharge currents (up to 50 kA), low protection levels (1.5 kV or less), and fuseless operation up to 160 A or 315 A, depending on the model. The protection modules include status indicators and remote signaling contacts for easy monitoring and maintenance. Additionally, specialized products such as the PV Inline SPD provide space-saving, innovative surge protection tailored for photovoltaic systems.
Power Supplies: Weidmüller's power supplies, especially the PROeco series, are switched-mode units offering output voltages from 5 to 48 V DC and power ratings suitable for industrial automation and machinery. These DIN rail-mountable power supplies feature broad AC/DC input ranges, robust protections (short circuit, overload, over-temperature), and high efficiency above 90%, ensuring energy savings and durable operation. Designed for compact spaces, they support advanced monitoring and integration for smart factory environments.
Software and Engineering Tools: Weidmüller's software and engineering tools include advanced solutions like the Industrial AutoML platform, which enables easy deployment and operation of machine learning models to optimize industrial processes and predictive maintenance without requiring deep data science expertise. Their u-mation automation portfolio features modular control systems, web-based controllers, and visualization tools designed to simplify automation and enhance Industrial IoT integration. Additionally, the u-OS operating system supports the installation of third-party and Weidmüller apps for customized industrial IoT solutions for smart factory applications.
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