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News Release from: Molex UK | Subject: Mini-HMC
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 01 May 2006
Heavy-duty connectors are up to 65%
smaller
A new line of Mini-HMC heavy-duty connectors is targeted at compact factory automation applications.
Molex has recently developed a new line of Mini-HMC heavy-duty connectors targeted at compact factory automation applications By providing up to a 65% space savings, it is ideal for applications such as small robots, industrial controls, factory automation, and production and medical equipment
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 26 Jan 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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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 engauged 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 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 with 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 VDE0627/VDE0110, IEC204-1/IEC529 (IP65) and UL and CSA.
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