The ML-XT's plastic housing and gasket are molded using a one-piece design, making it not only cost-effective but also completely reliable. Permanent sealing via liquid silicone double-discharge (LSR) molding technology ensures an IP68 protection rating and also prevents gasket loss or misalignment. Precise alignment guarantees continuous retention during plug and receptacle disconnection and connection.
Furthermore, the innovative rear gasket cover addresses the loss of sealing that can occur as wires bend or move when exiting conventional connectors. The ML-XT's rear gasket cover prevents wire flexing near the gasket, ensuring the perfect wire entry angle is maintained. The gasket is molded from high-consistency silicone (HCR) for excellent connection strength during terminal insertion and removal.
Some of the additional advantages of the ML-XT system include: reduced inventory, simplified assembly, and cost savings in final assembly, as the receptacle housings and pins are supplied pre-assembled with the back gasket secured by the cover. Furthermore, the connector terminals are rated for up to 13 A and utilize the proven Molex XRC™ design, allowing wiring manufacturers to use their own assembly tools.
The ML-XT system is designed for automotive applications that require highly competitive pricing but also face demanding conditions such as extreme temperatures, vibration, and the risk of penetration that electrical cables encounter. The excellent performance and cost-effectiveness of these connectors also allow their use in the automotive sector, industrial automation and control, demanding environments, and equipment installed outdoors in extreme cold, heat, or humidity.
The ML-XT system is designed to replace existing industry-standard connectors of this type. ML-XT connectors and receptacles, tools, and XRC terminals are now available from RS Online.
