Housing for the MLX 42022 Power Interconnect
The Molex 0050842090 is a 9-position receptacle housing from the MLX 42022 series, a wire-to-wire or wire-to-board power interconnect family built for applications that need a reliable, high-current connection in a compact package. This is the three-row version with a 0.250" (6.35 mm) row spacing — wide enough to accommodate the larger-gauge terminals the MLX series is known for. The 0050842090 ships as an empty shell — you order the male or female crimp terminals separately, based on your wire gauge and current requirements.
Wiring and Terminal Selection
The locking ramp ensures the mated pair stays together when the harness is routed through tight spaces or exposed to machine vibration. For the correct terminal part numbers, refer to the MLX 42022 product family — the housing accepts the standard MLX crimp terminals for wire gauges typically ranging from 14 to 20 AWG, though always confirm the specific terminal-to-wire match from the manufacturer's documentation.