Connectors and Receptacles suit signal, power applications.
Press Release Summary:
Able to withstand harsh industrial environments, BradConnectivity(TM) M23 solutions include 6- to 19-pole connectors and receptacles in straight and right-angled versions as well as power connectors rated up to 28 A. For flexibility, M23 signal connectors include field-attachable male and female cable connectors for range of cable ODs and receptacles for front or back mounting. Inserts are offered with solder or crimp contacts, and integrated locking clip secures contacts in inserts.
Original Press Release:
Molex Introduces the BradConnectivity(TM) M23 Signal & Power Connectors and Receptacles
M23 Line designed to withstand harsh industrial environments
Lisle, IL - April 21, 2008 - Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ: MOLX AND MOLXA), announces the BradConnectivity(TM) M23 connectors and receptacles for signal and power applications that are designed to meet the stringent requirements for reliability and performance in the harshest of industrial environments. BradConnectivity(TM) M23 solutions include connectors and receptacles from 6-pole to 19-pole in straight and rightangled versions; as well as power connectors for power applications up to 28 amps.
"As automation technologies continue to improve the consistency, quality and cost of products manufactured throughout the world, Molex is at the forefront," said Product Marketing Specialist, Stefan Schmidt. "With over 100,000 part numbers, no other company offers more connectivity products than Brad. As a result, Molex's Brad products have become the industry standard in automation solutions."
To guarantee the highest flexibility the M23 signal connectors include field attachable male and female cable connectors for a broad range of cable outer diameters and receptacles for front mounting or back mounting. Inserts are available with solder contacts or for crimp contacts. The integrated locking clip secures the contacts in the inserts and an easy assembly and disassembly without the need of special assembly tools.
In addition, Brad offers field-attachable cable connectors and receptacles in 5+PE and a 4+3+PE versions. Applying the same modular for signal connectors, both pole counts can be used in straight and right-angled versions. They are easy to assemble and disassemble with no special tools required.
Crimp contacts are available with different crimp ranges. Female contacts with integrated springs assure maximum electrical performance with secure contact reliability in both signal and power product ranges.
A wide range of pin counts are available for solder or crimp contacts. Available in either bulk-packed connectors, which include all piece parts for various connections, or single components like housing, insert and contacts for a wide range of different applications.
Significant design features offer a user-friendly assembly of BradConnectivity(TM) M23
Signal & Power Connectors:
o Cable assembly and shielding in one assembly step
o Clipped-on strain-relief insert prevents cable rotation
o Flexible EMC-O-Ring guarantees reliable EMC-protection
o Radially encompassing spring contacts assure low plug-in resistance and high mating cycles
o Integrated locking clip secures the contact in the insert and allows easy assembly and disassembly
To learn more about the M23 Connectors visit www.woodhead.com or www.molex.com.
About Molex and the Global Automation and Electrical Products Division
Molex Incorporated, (NASDAQ: MOLX AND MOLXA), is a 70-year-old global developer, manufacturer and marketer of a wide array of Automation, Electrical, Fiber Optic and Electronic products engineered for superior performance in demanding, harsh, or hazardous industrial environments. Molex, "Empowers the Industrial Infrastructure" with innovative products and solutions that extend from mechanical, electrical and electronics, to communications/networking devices and diagnostic software. Based in Lisle, Illinois, USA, the company operates 59 manufacturing facilities in 19 countries spanning North America, Europe and Asia/Pacific.
The Automation and Electrical Products Division (AEPD), Brad® lines of Automation products include such globally recognized names as applicom®, Direct-Link(TM), mPm®, RJ-Lnxx® and SST(TM). The family of Woodhead Electrical products includes globally recognized names such as Aero-Motive®, Daniel Woodhead®, Watertite® and Super-Safeway®. For more information, please visit www.woodhead.com or www.molex.com
For more information, contact:
Corporate Contact:
North America
Larry Wegner
Ph. 1.847.353.2646
Email: larry.wegner@molex.com
