Molex, a worldwide electronics and connectivity innovation, unveiled the Super-Safeway Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) industrial-duty solution at the 2023 International Production & Processing Expo.
The new GFCI is the first portable 20A device to receive the IP69K classification, which is the greatest level of industrial protection against high-pressure, high-temperature water and dust penetration. This latest addition to Molex’s Woodhead family of permanent-mount and portable GFCI solutions is excellent for the food-processing industry as well as other applications where cleaning equipment creates excessive moisture and humidity conditions on a regular basis.
“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,” Tony Quebbemann, product marketing manager at Molex, remarked.
“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.”
Meeting Rigorous Challenges with Industrial-Strength Solutions
In food processing, petrochemical processing, and mining industries, excessive water, moisture, and humidity can produce dangerous circumstances. Similar dangers exist in temporary outdoor locations, where the elements can destroy electrical equipment. As a result, among other things, the U.S. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has strict standards for using GFCI solutions to safeguard personnel against electrical shock.
Molex’s new double-insulated GFCI surpasses industrial standards while also providing additional safeguards to keep workers safe. In compliance with OSHA requirements, the product’s open-neutral sensing relay stops power flow under threatening conditions. Furthermore, the product complies with both UL and CSA requirements.
For long-lasting, dependable functioning, the IP69K-rated Super-Safeway GFCI Industrial-Duty product also has superior sealing properties, impact-resistant housing, chemical/UV-resistant enclosure, and vulcanized rubber. The addition of an electronically upgraded filter reduces nuisance tripping, and a variety of product options, including automatic and manual resets as well as alternative outlet-box layouts, are designed to fit a wide range of industrial sites.
The cable drops on the Super-Safeway GFCI have a primary chord that may accept an overhead arrangement for more convenient and safer installation, as part of Molex’s ongoing commitment to industrial-product innovation. Furthermore, the device can be wired with Molex Watertite wiring devices with IP67, IP69K, NEMA Type 4X, and 6P certifications.
Reinforcing Molex’s Power & Connectivity Expertise
Molex has supported more than half of the nation’s major food-processing industries for more than two decades by combining product advancements and industry knowledge. Molex’s continued dedication to safety, reliability, and performance has propelled the company’s comprehensive array of industrial power and connectivity solutions, which includes ArcArrest, Safeway, Super-Safeway, Watertite, and Woodhead products. Molex’s industrial-power portfolio is designed to ensure worker safety and dependability in the most demanding environments, including as the food and beverage, commercial construction, utility, and petrochemical industries.
Availability
Molex’s IP69K-rated Super-Safeway Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Woodhead is now available via Molex’s North American distribution partners.
