Molex Releases a New Generation of DIN 43650 Connector

Business Wire, May 28, 2008

Designed to save time and money, while improving overall performance and reliability

LISLE, Ill. -- Molex Incorporated (NASDAQ:MOLX)(NASDAQ:MOLXA), announces the addition of its BradConnectivity[TM] new DIN 43650 connector. This innovative line of BradConnectivity[TM] mPm([R]) DIN connectors is designed to reduce the number of components, making them easier to assemble and with fewer parts to stock.

Traditional connectors are supplied pre-assembled, requiring the operator to disassemble the connector before terminating the cable. This new generation connectors are supplied in single set or bulk components, eliminating the costly effort of disassembly and providing further cost savings.

"The BradConnectivity mPm products are recognized throughout the industry for their performance and reliability," said Antonio Cantoni, Global Product Marketing Manager. "Molex has long been a leading provider of connectivity and communication solutions and the new DIN 43650 connector adds to our exceptional product line by offering an innovative and cost effective solution to our customers' needs to save them both time and money."

This next generation design provides repeatable, unsurpassed IP67 sealing performance (even in humidity) using an external nut over the cable. Traditional Form A and B connectors require three different styles for PG07, PG09, and PG11. However, the external nut accepts a wider range of cables from 4mm to 9mm, reducing the number of parts from 3 to 1.

The new generation of DIN connectors is available in our complete range of field attachable sizes including Form A, B and C.

The mPm range of connectors is used extensively to provide electrical connections in a wide range of applications. The most common application for mPm connectors is in conjunction with hydraulic, pneumatic or electro magnetic devices including solenoid valves.

To learn more about these and other Brad([R]) products, visit Molex at Fluidtrans, Milano, 27-30 May 2008, Pavilion 13, Booth M25 N30 or www.woodhead.com or www.molex.com.

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.