Molex Incorporated : Third Party Environmental Claim Validation for Industry’s First Bioplastic Resin-Based Connector
03/06/2012| 02:53pm US/Eastern
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LISLE, Ill. March 6, 2012 - Molex Incorporated announces the
Stac64™-e connector for
automotive applications has received third party
Environmental Claims Validation (ECV). The UL Environment ECV
certification confirms that the Stac64-e connector contains 71
percent bio-based content in accordance with ASTM D6866-11.
Constructed of resin derived from renewable plant-based castor
oil, the Stac64-e
harness connector provides an alternative to traditional
petroleum-based connectors while offering equivalent
performance and quality characteristics.
"Global focus on the conservation of energy and natural
resources has raised the bar on automotive manufacturers. The
automotive industry plays a pivotal role in advancing
sustainability initiatives beyond bringing consumers
worldwide more choices in energy efficient gas, electric and
hybrid vehicles," states Mark Rettig, global marketing
director, Molex. "A logical progression in this trend is
connectors developed from renewable and plant-based resin."
Designed to withstand harsh environments, the 20-circuit,
dual-row harness Stac64-e connector has also successfully
completed USCAR-2 Standard Class II validation testing for
mechanical, environmental and electrical performance
characteristics for
unsealed connector automotive applications. The
bioplastic resin
Stac64-e connector joins an existing portfolio of Molex
Stac64 PCB connectors featuring a stackable, modular housing
which can be ganged together into larger header assemblies,
significantly reducing time-to-market by eliminating the need
for custom tooling. Stac64 connectors support the needs of
navigation,
instrumentation, and other
automotive applications.
"Driving demand for innovative automotive electronics, we see
a global proliferation of factories manufacturing vehicles
with an array of sustainable components. Durable bioplastic
based resins offer an excellent alternative to traditional
resins," adds Rettig. "For customers interested in reducing
the use of petroleum- based resins without sacrificing
quality, Molex connectors constructed of bioplastic resins
are a natural fit."
Molex manufacturing facilities are ISO9000 and ISO14000
certified. Recognizing the role of responsible automotive
component manufacturers in advancing sustainable automotive
design, Molex will continue to develop and build on its
bioplastic based resin connector portfolio as a supplement to
current product offerings. For additional information about
bioplastic connector systems, please visit
www.molex.com/link/stac64.html. To receive information on
other Molex products and industry solutions, please click
here.
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