How do Molex connectors work?

Molex connectors come in thousands of sizes and shapes, but the most common style utilizes a pin-and-socket interconnect: Four independent pieces join a single wire to another wire. The pin―a metal clamp of sorts―is crimped to the wire of choice using a specialized crimping tool.

Can you crimp with normal pliers?

To achieve the necessary compressive force, it’s best to use a crimping tool when attaching crimp connectors to a wire. Pliers or a hammer will work in a pinch, but using such tools can result in a loose connection that ultimately results in an open circuit.

How do you crimp without a tool?

If you are going to try it, use a small flat-head screwdriver to push down the pins into the wires. You will need to push down all 8 pins into the 8 wires. Before pushing down your pins make sure that all of the individual wires are completely pushed to the end of the jack.

Where do I connect Molex?

the molex connectors are to connect the fans directly to the PSU. The female part of the Fan-Molex-Connector to the male connector of the PSU. The male part of the fan is just so you don’t lose a connector by using the fan and can connect to any other molex female connector in your setup to supply power.

What should be connected to the Molex connectors?

What devices use a Molex connector?

• Hard drive.
• Disc drive (e.g., CD-ROM, DVD, Blu-ray.)
• Video card.

Where do you connect Molex?

Is the Molex tooling crimp part number valid?

CAUTION: Molex tooling crimp specifications are valid only when used with Molex terminals and tooling manufactured by Molex and sold by Molex or authorized distributors (“Molex Tooling”).

What should I know about Molex open barrel crimp terminals?

This handbook is intended for Molex customers who are crimping Molex open barrel crimp terminals and are using Molex tooling, primarily in semi- automatic or automatic wire processing termination methods. The handbook’s contents may slightly differ from other connector manufacturers’ guidelines or individual company procedures.

Do you accept no liability for Molex connectors?

Molex accepts no liability for connector performance or tooling support where tooling other than Molex Tooling is used or where Molex Tooling is modified. Do you have any questions?

Why does Molex not specify insulation crimp Heights?

Molex does not specify insulation crimp heights because of the wide variety of insulation thickness, material, and hardness. Most terminals are designed to accommodate multiple wire ranges. Within the terminals range, an insula- tion diameter may not completely surround the wire or fully surround the diameter of the wire.