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GEA brand guide, catalog and application support
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Product category + application support
Networking & Connectivity
Industrial ethernet, gateways, connectors and cabling that keep machines and plant systems talking reliably.
Selection guidance
Match the component to the application.
Start with the devices and the information they need to exchange. GEA can help review industrial switches, gateways and connection options against the protocols, physical layout and maintenance needs of the application.
- Which devices, communication protocols and network topology need to connect?
- What port counts, cable distances, media and wired or wireless paths are required?
- What diagnostics, access, security, power and environmental requirements should guide the product choice?
Explore by manufacturer
Find a brand. Get product help.
Open a GEA brand guide where available, browse the manufacturer’s online catalog, or ask our team about the selection.
Turck
Online catalog and GEA product support
Red Lion
Online catalog and GEA product support
HMS Networks
Online catalog and GEA product support
LUTZE
Online catalog and GEA product support
ABB
GEA brand guide, catalog and application support
Banner Engineering
GEA brand guide, catalog and application support
A closer look at the technology
Relevant product families.
Explore representative families and their selection factors. Links open the store catalog or manufacturer details; the full category catalog remains available above.
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Industrial Ethernet Switches
Managed and unmanaged switches for resilient machine and plant network connections.
ABB
Gateways & Connectivity
Industrial gateways and communication components that connect equipment and exchange operating data.
Selection factors
Connected protocols · Network architecture · Data path
Banner Engineering
Industrial Wireless
Industrial wireless nodes, gateways and I/O for connecting equipment where cable runs are difficult.
Selection factors
Signal path · I/O count · Network topology
Engineering + application support
See how the components work together.
Start with the production requirement, then explore the interfaces, selection questions and support behind the system.
HMI + IIoT / Edge Data
Connect operators and decision-makers to secure production data through HMIs, managed networks, protocol conversion and edge-ready communications.
Explore application support →Power + Connectivity
Build a dependable control foundation with industrial power, protection, networking and enclosure solutions.
Explore application support →Product knowledge + application support
Find the product. Work through the application.
Bring the part number, specification or production requirement. GEA's Texas team can help review product fit and how the technology connects to the rest of your system.
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