"Molex's industrial customers operate highly complex processing equipment in some of the harshest and wettest environments, so addressing their safety concerns is a critical business priority," said Tony Quebbemann, product marketing manager at Molex. "We developed the portable, IP69K-rated, 20A GFCI product to give our customers the highest levels of protection possible to safeguard them from the dangers of electrical failure or electrocution."
A multitude of industrial and electrical challenges exist in food processing, petrochemical processing and mining plants where excessive water, moisture and humidity can create hazardous conditions. Similar risks occur in temporary outdoor environments where exposure to the elements can damage electrical equipment. For that reason, among others, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides stringent guidelines on the use of GFCI solutions to protect employees from electrical shock.
Molex's new double-insulated GFCI meets industry standards while offering extra measures of protection to keep workers safe. The product's open-neutral sensing relay stops power flow under threatening conditions in accordance with OSHA requirements. Additionally, the product meets both UL-listed and CSA-certified regulations.
The IP69K-rated Super-Safeway GFCI Industrial-Duty product also features superior sealing properties, impact-resistant housing, chemical/UV-resistant enclosure and vulcanized rubber for long-lasting, reliable operation. Nuisance tripping is minimized by the inclusion of an electronically enhanced filter while various product options, including automatic and manual resets as well as different outlet-box configurations, are designed to accommodate a variety of worksites.
As part of Molex's continued commitment to industrial-product innovation, the cable drops on the Super-Safeway GFCI feature a primary cord that can accommodate an overhead configuration for more convenient and safer installation. Moreover, the device can be coupled with cable drops using Molex Watertite® wiring devices with IP67, IP69K, NEMA Type 4X and 6P ratings.
For more than two decades, Molex has combined product innovations and industrial experience to support more than half of the largest food-processing companies nationwide. The company's overarching commitment to safety, reliability and performance has driven the ongoing expansion of Molex's extensive lineup of industrial power and connectivity solutions, encompassing ArcArrest, Safeway, Super-Safeway, Watertite and Woodhead products. Molex's industrial-power portfolio is designed to support optimal worker safety and reliable performance in the most demanding environments, including the food and beverage, commercial construction, utility, and petrochemical industries.
The Molex IP69K-rated Super-Safeway Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Woodhead product currently is available through Molex's North American distribution partners.
Molex is a global electronics leader committed to making the world a better, more-connected place. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex enables transformative technology innovation in the automotive, data center, industrial automation, healthcare, 5G, cloud and consumer device industries. Through trusted customer and industry relationships, unrivaled engineering expertise, and product quality and reliability, Molex realizes the infinite potential of Creating Connections for Life. For more information, visit www.molex.com.
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