10 Amps/Series 3300 Pre-Grounded Connectors

Category: Connectors, Electronics, Molex

The Series 3300 pre-grounding connectors have been designed with an emphasis on safety, offering a reliable connection solution with their UL recognized and CSA certified status. The series features an extended grounding contact that always engages before any active contacts, assuring a secure electrical connection without the need for manual trimming of contacts. Eliminating this manual procedure not only saves time but also reduces installation costs. These connectors come in a variety of styles suitable for both chassis and cable mounting and support several types of mounting hardware and locking devices. Detailed size and dimension information is provided on pages 8-12 of the full datasheet.

Panel and cable mounting flexibility is a cornerstone of the Series 3300 connectors, which are completely interchangeable with Series 300 type connectors. The connectors are designed to accommodate a wide array of hardware, offering an array of significant features detailed on pages 2 through 4 of the datasheet. Featuring an individual contact rating of 10 amps and 750 volts RMS, their current rating and voltage capability are defined according to the specifications of the equipment they are integrated with, as well as operating temperatures. The connectors are typically employed in various fields, including office machinery, communications, security systems, machine control systems, vending machines, medical devices, amusement equipment, testing gear, measurement tools, data processing, teaching aids, and more.

To streamline panel mounting, the datasheet introduces SCC C-clips, a unique product designed to cut the time required for installing Beau connectors in half. There is no need for drilling holes or using screws, bolts, or rivets—customers simply slide on a pair of C-clips, and the connector is firmly attached. The clips fit into a groove on the connector body parallel to the molded face flange. The panel thickness must be specified at the time of order. These C-clips are compatible with connectors ranging from 3302 to 3312, which feature 2 to 12 contacts. SCC hand tools are also mentioned for even quicker C-clip insertion, available in three sizes corresponding to connector sizes.

The contact orientation is described with regard to the socket perspective from the wiring side, with the plug orientation being the opposite. A heavy-duty polarizing/grounding contact is present in specific positions for certain connectors in the series. The datasheet lists the part numbers ranging from 3302 to 3308, hinting at the extensive variety within the series to accommodate various applications.