DISTRELEC INCREASES INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION OFFERING WITH ADDITIONAL MOLEX INTERCONNECT SOLUTIONS

MANCHESTER, UK, AND NANIKON, CH, 18 December 2023 – Distrelec, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1) and a global provider of product and service solutions for industrial customers, has expanded its portfolio with the addition of more than 100 industrial products from Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator. By making these products available to its extensive customer base, Distrelec is significantly strengthening its standing in the industrial automation sector.

 

Specifically, Distrelec will be offering six different Molex product options directly from its inventory, resulting in expedited lead times and next-day delivery in selected countries. The product options include mPm DIN valve connectors, MPIS passive junction boxes, GWconnect heavy duty connectors, as well as Brad mini-change, micro-change (M12) and nano-change (M8) connectors.

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Noteworthy additions to the Distrelec portfolio include IP67-rated M12 circular straight-to-straight male-to-male connectors for use in industrial automation applications that require secure signals and current transmission. These connectors boast a double-ended industrial cordset, four poles and green 5m long Weld-Slag Oil-Resistant (WSOR) cable with 22 wire size (AWG). Similarly, Molex’s Brad M8 and M12 single-ended IP67-rated cordsets with knurled hex nuts feature five poles and female (straight) to pigtail orientation, with black 5m long 22 AWG unshielded WSOR cable.

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David Wood, Head of Product Management and Supplier Marketing at Distrelec comments: “The addition of top-quality Molex interconnect solutions aligns with our dedication to meeting customers’ connectivity needs in the industrial automation, automotive and material handling sectors. These Molex products are designed for harsh environments, come in various termination styles and provide cost-effective benefits through a single-cable solution.”

For more information about Distrelec and its portfolio of products, simply visit www.distrelec.com.

 

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