{"id":7977,"date":"2018-06-15T09:00:30","date_gmt":"2018-06-15T08:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/?p=7977"},"modified":"2018-06-14T16:26:53","modified_gmt":"2018-06-14T15:26:53","slug":"waterproof-earthing-connector-provides-ip66-and-ip67-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/waterproof-earthing-connector-provides-ip66-and-ip67-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"Waterproof earthing connector provides IP66 and IP67 protection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Molex introduces a <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.molex.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">D-Sub form factor earthing connector<\/a><\/span> to help customers make secure and robust earthing connections without the use of special tools or specialist training.<\/p>\n<p>The connector is designed for hash environments and meets IP66 and IP67 requirements.<\/p>\n<p>The earthing connector protects equipment from stray voltages through a secure and low-impedance connection to earth.<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7565662001938327\" data-ad-slot=\"7585079586\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\nThe IP66 and IP67 NEMA-rated Earthing Connector protects sensitive equipment such as telecommunications base stations against water ingress in the field in mated conditions.<\/p>\n<p>A cap attached to the connector allows the unmated connector to be IP protected as well.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMobile equipment such as base stations often operate in harsh environments and need flexible and fast installation and servicing. This means that the connections are exposed to the elements. The D-Sub Earthing Connector addresses the needs of fast installation and combines this with an industry known and robust form factor,\u201d said Mario Urner, product manager, <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/molex-ventures-announces-strategic-investment-to-accelerate-innovation-in-silicon-photonics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Molex<\/a><\/span>. \u201cThis product is ideal for OEMs who are looking for a connector for mobile and exposed electrical equipment in challenging environments.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The D-Sub Grounding Connector features a 40.0A contact to an earth cable (8 AWG) with straight termination and a metal sealing frame for rear installation. 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