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MINIATURE
HEAVY-DUTY
CONNECTORS
Anew line of Mini-HMC heavyduty
connectors from Molex®
Inc., 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
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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 10 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 5,000 pieces.
For more information, contact:
Molex Incorporated
Web: www.molex.com/
product/mini-hmc.html
HEAT SHRINK
TUBING
DISPENSER
Anew benchtop or wall-mount seethrough
dispenser that holds five
popular sizes
of PVC heat
shrink tubing
for design, assembly,
service,
and
repair applications
is being
introduced by
Insultab of
Woburn, MA.
The Insultab PULL-PAK®
Dispenser holds five mini-spools of
highly flame retardant, low shrink
temperature 1/16", 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", and
3/8" PVC heat shrink tubing; in black or
bright colors. A real time saver, it lets
users easily see what they need, pull
out the exact length, and cut it. Most
importantly, the tubing stays in place
and won't unravel or pull back.
Featuring a clear canister and
sturdy stand, the Insultab PULL-PAK®
Dispenser holds 100' of the 1/16" dia.
tubing and 25' each of the 1/8", 3/16",
1/4", and 3/8".
The PVC heat shrink tubing has a
2:1 shrink ratio, meets UL-, CSA-, and
MIL-specifications, and is RoHS
compliant. The dispenser is supplied
with black tubing, but a wide variety of
bright colors are offered.
The Insultab PULL-PAK®
Dispenser is priced from $129.95
(suggested retail). Literature is available
upon request.
For more information, contact:
Insultab
45 Industrial Pkwy.
Woburn, MA 01801
Tel: 781-935-0800
Fax: 781-935-0879
Web: www.insultab.com
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