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Molex Expands Its Range Of Harsh-Duty Products for Marine Applications
[September 24, 2014]

Molex Expands Its Range Of Harsh-Duty Products for Marine Applications


LISLE, Ill. --(Business Wire)--

Molex Incorporated will introduce several new products and showcase an existing line at the International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) 2014, September 30 - October 2, Tampa, Florida booth 2135.

Leveraging its expertise at developing harsh-duty solutions for virtually any environment, including salt water, Molex (News - Alert) has developed the following high-performance products:

  • ML-XT™ Sealed Connection System: Achieves an IP68 rating with SAE J2030 and IP69K product validations underway. The solution provides drop-in replacements for industry-standard connector systems used in critical marine wiring applications.
  • Woodhead® MAX-LOC® Plus Shielded Cord-Grip Assemblies: Featuring a nickel-plated aluminum housing and shielding ring, the assemblies provide superior electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI (News - Alert)) protection. They also meet IP67 and IP69K ratings, making them ideal for high-frequency switched-mode power supply (SMPS) applications in harsh marine environments.
  • USB 3.0 Panel-Mount Receptacles and Overmolded Cordsets: Delivering 5 Gbps data speeds, 10 times faster than USB 2.0 devices, these products are IP67-rated and feature rugged overmolded cordsets with integral strain relief for robust pull-out resistance and faster installation than field-wired designs.
  • NMEA 2000* Cables and Connectors: A complete line of open standard cables, cable assemblies, connectors, terminators and power products that support the NMEA 2000 system, the industry standard for data communications among shipboard electronic devices.



The company will also display its well-established Brad® Industrial Ethernet Solutions, including its broad portfolio of RJ-45 and M12 Ethernet products which feature bayonet style latching and Brad Ultra-Lock® push-pull systems for quick and easy mating. The IP67-rated products provide reliable connectivity in harsh environments while the M12 Cat 6a X-Code connector design ensures that transmission performance meets TIA-568 and ISO/IEC (News - Alert) 11801 Cat 6A specifications up to 500 Mhz for 10 Gbps Ethernet.

To learn more about marine solutions from Molex, please visit www.molex.com/industry/commercial_vehicle.html. To receive information about other products and industry solutions, please sign up for the Molex e-nouncement newsletter at www.molex.com/link/register.


About Molex Incorporated

Providing more than connectors, Molex delivers complete interconnect solutions for a number of markets including: data communications, telecommunications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle, aerospace and defense, medical and lighting. Established in 1938, the company operates 45 manufacturing locations in 17 countries. The Molex website is www.molex.com. Follow us at www.twitter.com/molexconnectors, watch our videos at www.youtube.com/molexconnectors, connect with us at www.facebook.com/molexconnectors and read our blog at www.connector.com.

Molex is a registered trademark of Molex Incorporated.


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