Molex Launches a New Line of Extra Rugged Sealed Circular Connectors

Business Wire, June 5, 2008

XRC[TM] sealed, plastic-circular connectors are available for rugged, industrial applications

LISLE, Ill. -- Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ: MOLX)(NASDAQ: MOLXA), announces a new line of sealed circular connectors. XRC[TM] (Extra Rugged Circular) Sealed Plugs and Receptacles have been developed to meet the demanding requirements of the heavy-equipment industry. With a standard 18 size shell, these rugged, circular connectors are ideal for heavy-duty applications such as trucks, buses and agricultural markets.

Designed to meet IP67 standards, XRC plugs and receptacles protect against the ingress of dust, water and other contaminants to maintain the integrity of the mated pair. Plugs feature a quick-disconnect bayonet latch to provide quick and easy connections with reduced installation and service time while ensuring accurate mating depth.

"Through extensive research and product testing, we designed the XRC line to meet our customers' needs," said Bill Mahony, Product Manager, Automation & Electrical Products Division. "Never before has Molex offered such an economical, rugged, sealed, circular connector."

The XRC features a grommet retainer with a lip for compatibility with back shell and over-molded applications. A large polarizing key indicator aids in visual alignment to facilitate easier mating. The simple crimp-and-poke technology does not require terminal alignment when installing crimped wires, while enlarged imprinting on the wire seals clearly identifies each circuit, making installation and field servicing fast and easy.

For maximum design flexibility, XRC plugs and receptacles are available

in standard and reverse gender. These connectors can be used for in-line or panel-mount applications. Additional circuits and shell sizes will eventually be released to expand the XRC product offering.

To learn more about the XRC line visit www.molex.com/link/xrc.html or contact your local Molex sales person.

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([R]) lines of Automation products include such globally recognized names as applicom([R]), Direct-Link[TM], mPm([R]), RJ-Lnxx([R]) and SST[TM]. The family of Woodhead Electrical products includes globally recognized names such as Aero-Motive([R]), Daniel Woodhead([R]), Watertite([R]) and Super-Safeway([R]). For more information, please visit www.woodhead.com or www.molex.com.