FCT from Molex FMK Series Die Cast Zinc Angled D Sub Backshell, 50 Way, Strain Relief

FMK Series Metal Hoods, Straight and Angled 45°

These FMK Series Metal Hood Backshells have a Large Inner Chamber and an Angled or Straight Cable Outlet. This large amount of internal space is particularly suitable for D-sub connectors with special contacts. The design of the FMK Series Metal Hood Backshell includes strain relief on the cable outlet. The FMK Series Metal Hood Backshell is easy to assemble thanks to the catch spring system and pre-mounted locking screws. The FMK Series Metal Hood Backshells can be used with engagement hooks and locking or knurled screws.

These FMK Series Metal Hood Backshells have a Large Inner Chamber and an Angled or Straight Cable Outlet. This large amount of internal space is particularly suitable for D-sub connectors with special contacts. The design of the FMK Series Metal Hood Backshell includes strain relief on the cable outlet. The FMK Series Metal Hood Backshell is easy to assemble thanks to the catch spring system and pre-mounted locking screws. The FMK Series Metal Hood Backshells can be used with engagement hooks and locking or knurled screws.

FMKx: AngledFMKxG: StraightFMKxx-K201: Large Cable OutletFMKx-4881: Dual Cable Outlet

FMKx: AngledFMKxG: StraightFMKxx-K201: Large Cable OutletFMKx-4881: Dual Cable Outlet

Note

Stock number 764-9668 has dual cable (Ø8 → 12 mm) entry slot

Stock number 764-9668 has dual cable (Ø8 → 12 mm) entry slot

Warning

Stock no. 291-6288 is supplied without anti-kink feature

Stock no. 291-6288 is supplied without anti-kink feature

Approvals

UL E168813

UL E168813

Molex FMK Series D-Sub Backshell, 50 Contacts, Angled Body Orientation - FMK5-K201

This D Sub backshell is designed to enhance connections in electronic and electrical applications. Built for 50 pin D-Sub connectors, this angled variant provides optimal space management and facilitates secure wiring. The robust die-cast zinc housing ensures durability, while its nickel plating adds resistance against corrosion and wear.

This D Sub backshell is designed to enhance connections in electronic and electrical applications. Built for 50 pin D-Sub connectors, this angled variant provides optimal space management and facilitates secure wiring. The robust die-cast zinc housing ensures durability, while its nickel plating adds resistance against corrosion and wear.

Features & Benefits

• Angled design improves access in tight spaces • Die-cast zinc construction ensures long-lasting durability • Nickel plating offers enhanced resistance to corrosion • Strain relief feature reduces stress on connections • Compatible with standard D Shell size D connectors • Optimal for use with Molex D-Subminiature connectors

• Angled design improves access in tight spaces • Die-cast zinc construction ensures long-lasting durability • Nickel plating offers enhanced resistance to corrosion • Strain relief feature reduces stress on connections • Compatible with standard D Shell size D connectors • Optimal for use with Molex D-Subminiature connectors

Applications

• Used with various connectors in control systems • Ideal for automation equipment wiring • Suitable for electronic device assembly • Utilised in industrial machinery connections

• Used with various connectors in control systems • Ideal for automation equipment wiring • Suitable for electronic device assembly • Utilised in industrial machinery connections

How does the angled design of the backshell assist with installation?

The angled configuration allows for easier access in constrained spaces, streamlining the installation process with minimal disruption to surrounding components.

The angled configuration allows for easier access in constrained spaces, streamlining the installation process with minimal disruption to surrounding components.

What materials are used in the construction of this backshell?

The backshell is constructed from die-cast zinc, providing excellent strength and reliability, and is nickel plated for enhanced corrosion resistance.

The backshell is constructed from die-cast zinc, providing excellent strength and reliability, and is nickel plated for enhanced corrosion resistance.

Can this backshell accommodate different connector sizes?

This specific model is designed for standard D Shell size D connectors, ensuring compatibility with a range of 50 pin D-Sub connectors.

This specific model is designed for standard D Shell size D connectors, ensuring compatibility with a range of 50 pin D-Sub connectors.

What advantages does the strain relief feature provide?

The strain relief mechanism helps prevent cable fatigue and disconnection, ensuring that the connections remain stable and reliable during operation.

The strain relief mechanism helps prevent cable fatigue and disconnection, ensuring that the connections remain stable and reliable during operation.

Is this backshell suitable for outdoor applications?

While the nickel plating does offer some resistance to moisture, the ideal usage is in controlled environmentsusers should consider additional protection for prolonged outdoor use.

While the nickel plating does offer some resistance to moisture, the ideal usage is in controlled environments

users should consider additional protection for prolonged outdoor use.

users should consider additional protection for prolonged outdoor use.