HARTING Industrial Han® connectors are now recognized under the Component Recognition Program of Underwriters Laboratories Inc, as fulfilling the requirements of Type 4 and Type 12 according to UL50, regarding enclosures for electrical equipment.

Han® hoods and housings already met industrial degree of protection requirements IP65 and IP68 according to IEC 60529, which were thought to be generally equivalent to Type 4 and Type 12 ratings. Nevertheless, HARTING tested the Han® connector system to these requirements and is currently the only supplier of industrial rectangular connectors that can claim both NEMA and UL Type 4 and Type 12 recognition, ensuring that HARTING Han® connectors fulfill customer and end user expectations for UL and NEMA ratings of enclosures and equipment.

Connector series affected by this change are:

• Han A® series


• Han® B series - single and double lever versions


• Han® EMC A and B series (High Shielding)


• Han® HPR series (High Pressure)


• Han® M series (Marine Service)