Heavy-Duty Connectors suit space-limited applications.
Press Release Summary:
Mini-HMC(TM) Connectors feature crescent-shaped metal hood with single action lock. One-touch spring lock enables lever to be smoothly engaged and locked firmly into place. Rectangular I/O connector system carries 7 A, making it suitable for signal and power applications. Measuring .118 in., housings come in modular units of 10 circuits, with max of 40 circuits per side, and can be inserted and removed without tools. Gold-plated terminals are available in 18-28 wire gauges.
Original Press Release:
Miniature Heavy-Duty Connectors from Molex
Target Compact Factory Automation Applications
LISLE, Ill. - March 3, 2006 - A new line of Mini-HMC(TM) heavy-duty connectors from Molex® Incorporated provides up to a 65 percent space savings for applications such as small robots, industrial controls, factory automation, and production and medical equipment. The Mini-HMC system is the first rectangular I/O connector system to offer a similar form and function as traditional heavy duty hard-shell connectors, but in a much smaller size.
Molex adapted and downsized some of the unique features of its existing line of HMC (Heavy Duty Modular) robotics connectors into the Mini-HMC system. A crescent-shaped metal hood with single action lock provides space savings and easy handling, versus double bale-lock types. The "one-touch" spring lock also enables the lever to be smoothly engaged and locked firmly into place.
The Mini-HMC system carries seven amps, which makes it suitable for both signal and power applications. The 3.00mm (.118") modular housings can be easily inserted and removed from the back-side of the die-cast panel-mount shell without any tools. This provides easier assembly and field-servicing compared to circular versions. Housings can also be placed on the cable hood or panel-mount sides for added design flexibility.
Housings come in modular units of ten circuits, with a maximum of 40 circuits per side. The Mini-HMC system uses crimp termination, which provides higher reliability and assembly productivity than competitive hand-solder versions. Terminals are gold-plated and available in 18-28 wire gauges.
Plug shells come with protective metal bell-cap assemblies and PVC inserts for cable and dust-debris protection. The Mini-HMC system complies with key industrial standards including VDE 0627/VDE0110, IEC 204-1/IEC 529 (IP65) and UL and CSA.
The Mini-HMC system is part of a broad line of industrial connectors from Molex for robotics and factory automation applications. Pricing for the Mini-HMC system varies. For a typical 40-circuit assembly, pricing is $45 in quantities of 5000 pieces. For further information on Mini-HMC visit Molex's website at www.molex.com/product/mini-hmc.html.
About Molex Incorporated
Molex Incorporated is a 67-year-old global manufacturer of electronic, electrical and fiber optic interconnection systems. Based in Lisle, Illinois, USA, the company operates 55 manufacturing facilities in 19 countries. The Molex website is www.molex.com.
Molex® is a registered trademark
Elena DePasquale
Molex Import Marketing
Molex Incorporated
630- 527-4815
E-mail: elena.depasquale@molex.com
