Molex

Molex manufactures electrical, electronic and fibre optic connectors and switches for telecommunications, data networks and scientific applications. In addition, the company supplies the aerospace, commercial vehicle, electrical and industrial automation industries. Founded in 1938, Molex is now a subsidiary of Koch Industries, with a headquarters in Lisle, Illinois, USA. This manufacturer sees its role as solving tomorrow’s challenges through an integrated approach in which design, manufacturing and engineering staff all work together. Molex considers innovation to be of the utmost importance and invests in a significant R&D programme to maintain its position as a global supplier. The company produces aerial cables and 50 ohm male and female coaxial connectors in a choice of socket types and with solder or crimp connections. A comprehensive selection of audio, video and computer connectors includes industrial Ethernet cables, USB 3.0 sockets and six-pole Firewire connectors. Multiple core, flat cable connectors with four to 26 poles feature IDC terminators for use as disk drive connectors, with tin-plated brass or phosphor bronze terminals, and rated at a maximum mains voltage. Some leads have gold-plated contacts for superior connectivity. Finally, a wide variety of industrial connectors includes crimp contacts, crimping pliers, ejectors and extractor tools to suit the most demanding workshop requirements and engineers' tool sets.