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This section provides an overview for circular connectors as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 16 circular connector manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked circular connector companies as of December, 2024: 1.Carlisle Interconnect Technologies, 2.PEI-Genesis, Inc., 3.GES High Voltage, Inc..
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A Circular Connector is a type of connector characterized by its cylindrical structure.
These connectors are named for their circular mating surfaces. Originally used in the military manufacturing industry in the last century, Circular Connectors have since found a wider range of applications. They are now employed in various locations and for numerous purposes, serving as essential contact points in diverse devices and systems.
Typical uses include robotics, servo motors, encoders, sensors, portable chains, and more. The benefits of Circular Connectors are their robust durability, high strength-to-weight ratio, ease of installation and removal, and exceptional stability.
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Littlefuse was founded in 1927 and headquartered in the United States. Littlefuse is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company with customers globally. Littlefuse has products segments which are electronic, industrial, and transportation. Electronic segment products include fuses and fuse accessories, positive temperature coefficient resettable fuses, polymer electrostatic discharge suppressors, and varistors. Transportation products include blade, resettable, and high-current and high-voltage fuses, as well as battery cable protectors; fuses, switches, relays, circuit breakers, and power distribution modules. The Industrial segment offerings include contactors, transformers, and temperature sensors for use in renewable energy and energy storage systems, electric vehicle infrastructure, HVAC systems.
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies, founded in 1940 as Tensolite, is a vertically integrated manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive wire and cable solutions. They design, build, test, certify and deliver a diverse portfolio of connectors, cables, harnesses, and RF/microwave products. The company is AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, ISO 50001:2018 certified. With facilities in the US, Mexico, China, and Europe, they serve global markets of Aerospace, Military, Space, Test and Measurement, Industrial, and Medical Technology. They are ITAR and FDA Registered as well as RoHS/REACH and CFR Part 820 Compliant.
ifm efector (ifm) is a subsidiary of ifm electronic, founded in Germany in 1969. ifm has developed, manufactured and marketed sensors and controls technology to industries that include assembly and robotics, automotive, material handling, metal forming, mobile equipment, plastics, and food and beverage. Ifm produces sensors, condition monitoring equipment, image processing, safety technology, industrial communication, IO-link, systems for mobile machines, displays, software, connection technology, voltage supplies, as well as other accessories.
PEI-Genesis, Inc., founded in 1946 by Murray Fisher and Bernie Bernbaum, is a supplier of electronic components headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. The company’s product portfolio includes connectors, cable assemblies, and sensors & controls from various manufacturers including Cinch Connectivity Solutions, Amphenol, Veam Connectors, Filconn, and ITT Cannon Connectors. It is AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015-certified and operates production facilities in South Bend, Indiana; Southampton, UK, and Zhuhai, China, from where it serves the aviation, energy, military, industrial, and medical sectors.
Stäubli began in Horgen, Switzerland in 1892. Stäubli designs, produces, distributes, and provides support for products for numerous industries including aerospace, alternative fuels, medical devices, packaging, photovoltaics, and semiconductors. Stäubli has 4 primary product lines including electrical connectors, fluid connectors, robotics, and textile. Electrical connector products include cable couplers, modular connectors, and test and measurement connectors. Fluid connectors include mold clamping systems, quick and dry disconnect couplings, and safety breakaway couplings. Robotics include industrial robots, collaborative robots, and mobile robots. Textile includes weaving preparation and frame weaving.
GES High Voltage, Inc., established in 1986, and headquartered in Hallbergmoos, Germany, is a manufacturer of high voltage power solutions for a diverse range of industries. The product portfolio includes custom high voltage power supplies, high voltage amplifiers, X-ray generators, and more. These connectors offer precise voltage control, stability, and safety, making them ideal for applications in medical imaging, scientific research, industrial testing, and semiconductor manufacturing. GES is recognized in the Semicon and Synchrotron technology sectors due to its ability to transmit voltages up to 100 kV DC using precision equipment and facilities.
HARTING Technology Group, established in 1945 is a manufacturer and supplier of PCB connectors, solenoid systems, field wearable connectors, industrial ethernet switches, and checkout & vending machines based in Espelkamp, Germany. The company has 22 sales & distribution companies, 14 production plants & six R&D locations. The HARTING connectivity products and solutions are used for data, power, and signal transmission in automation, transportation, renewable energy generation, e-mobility, and mechanical & plant engineering applications.
Shenzhen Beike Electronics Co. Ltd. is a manufacturer of connectors and cable assemblies founded in 2019 and based in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. The company produces a wide range of products for the electrical industry including medical-grade electrical connectors and cable assemblies, power plugs for high-voltage applications, and radio electrical connectors. The company offers industry-specific as well as custom cable assemblies for its clients in radio broadcast equipment production, renewable energy distribution, and medical device manufacturing operations.
Festo Corporation, established in 1925 and headquartered in Esslingen, Germany, is a supplier of automation technology and technical education and is ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO14001 certified. It has around 33,000 catalog products, customized components, and ready-to-install solutions, including grippers, motors, and sensors used in industrial and process automation. The company won the German Future Award in 2010 and serves 300,000 customers worldwide, while its education division provides training solutions for 56,000 industrial companies and educational institutions. It registered €3.81 billion in the 2022 financial year and is available in around 60 countries, with 2,600 patents worldwide.
Electro Standards Laboratories is a designer and manufacturer of electronic data acquisition and communication products that was established in 1976 in Cranston, Rhode Island, USA. The company’s product lineup includes linear variable differential transformers (LVDTs), load cells, and strain gages for collecting and processing data from sensors. It also offers network converters and switches for enabling and protecting data transmissions over fiber optic networks. The company’s products are used mainly by clients in the defense, telecommunication, and public utilities sectors.
Lapp Tannehill, established in 1955, and headquartered in Savage, Minnesota, is a supplier and distributor providing wire, cable, and connectivity solutions. Their product range includes cables, wires, connectors, and accessories for industries such as automotive, aerospace, oil and gas, and renewable energy. Lapp Tannehill's products are designed to deliver electrical connections, data transmission, and signal integrity, they ensure efficient power distribution, communication, and control in various industrial applications. Lapp Tannehill maintains standards and works with reputable manufacturers to provide solutions to their customers.
Waytek Inc., founded in 1970 and headquartered in Chanhassen, Minnesota, is a distributor of automotive wire and DC electrical components across North America. The company offers a broad line of products, including circuit breakers, cable ties, and connectors, serving wire harness manufacturers, OEMs, and upfitters. It sources the products from manufacturers such as GEP Power Products, Lovato Electric Inc., and East Penn Manufacturing. In 1980, the company stopped producing wire harnesses and started concentrating on distribution. In 2021, CIT Relay and Switch awarded it the Blast-Off Growth Award for being among the growing distributors of Picker Components products.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlisle Interconnect Technologies |
22.2%
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| 2 | PEI-Genesis, Inc. |
11.1%
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| 3 | GES High Voltage, Inc. |
11.1%
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| 4 | Electro Standards Laboratories |
11.1%
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| 5 | HARTING Technology Group |
11.1%
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| 6 | Littelfuse, Inc |
11.1%
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| 7 | Festo Corporation. |
11.1%
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| 8 | ifm efector, inc. |
11.1%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the circular connector page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America
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6 | 85.7% |
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Switzerland
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1 | 14.3% |
