Woodhead Industries
Inc.
(NASDAQ: WDHD) develops, manufactures and markets network and
electrical infrastructure products engineered for performance in
harsh, demanding and hazardous industrial environments. We are known
in the global industrial market by our recognized brands that include
Brad Harrison®, SST™, Daniel Woodhead®, Brad®Power,
Brad®Control,
mPm®, applicom®, Aero-Motive® and RJLnxx®.
Plug and Play in the
Auto Industry.
Auto makers today build cars faster and cheaper thanks to Woodhead
innovation. The Brad Harrison® Mini-Change® connector and wiring
system, designed in 1969 for Ford and GM, forever changed factory
automation and continues to make machine maintenance quicker and
easier. This “Plug and Play” concept, along with the Micro-Change® M12
and Nano-Change® M8 connector systems, revolutionized the wiring of
automotive assembly lines. As a strategic supplier to GM, Woodhead
created a single cable/connection system that will be standardized for
all tool cord applications taking GM closer to its 30 percent overall
cost reduction goal.
New High Speed/High Performance Connections.
To help
complex machine builders and tier suppliers achieve their goals,
Woodhead created a revolutionary new M12 radial seal and lock system.
The first of its kind, this system provides incomparable sealing
integrity (IP69K), an audible locking system for security, and cost
and time savings of up to 60 percent.
Industrial
Network Communication Expertise.
Interbus, Profibus,
DeviceNet, AS-Interface and other fieldbuses utilize Woodhead MPIS®
cable consolidation architecture to make multiple factory floor and
machine communication protocols operate harmoniously. Today, Woodhead
supports more industrial communication protocols than any other
manufacturer while offering superior hardware performance, incredible
“ease of use” software, and intuitive and predictive diagnostic
products in its connectivity line.
Application-Driven
Customization.
Since 1922, the Woodhead name has been synonymous with rugged
performance. Driven by the specific needs of industry, Woodhead also
provides custom electrical and connectivity solutions designed for the
toughest environments.
Global Reach.
Woodhead operates
from 21 locations in 10 countries spanning North America, Europe and
Asia/Pacific. Today, Woodhead connectivity products are found
in numerous robots, assembly and machining lines throughout the world.
To visit the Woodhead
website, click here.
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