What this housing is
The Molex 1726722005 is the 5-circuit member of the Super Sabre 172672 series — a free-hanging receptacle housing that accepts separate female blade socket terminals in a crimp termination. The latch-lock fastening holds the mated pair under mechanical shock and vibration without a tool. Rated 34 A per circuit at the 7.50 mm pitch, the Super Sabre blade-style contact geometry delivers the current-carrying cross-section required for 34 A. This is a power-interconnect housing, not a signal-density play.
Contacts are ordered separately
The listing explicitly notes Contacts Not Included — the 1726722005 is the housing only. The matching female blade socket terminals (crimp, Super Sabre series) are a separate BOM line. Check the Super Sabre terminal datasheet for the compatible male blade pin and wire gauge range before committing to the harness assembly.
Where this class is used
Super Sabre housings are used as in-line power junctions in harness assemblies — industrial automation cabinets, motorized equipment, and any application where 34 A must cross a harness-to-harness or harness-to-device boundary with tool-free field serviceability. The latch lock and audible click confirm engagement in assembly environments where visual confirmation is difficult.
Temperature and material
The PA/Nylon insulation is rated -40°C to 125°C, placing this above commodity nylon grades and making it viable for under-hood automotive or industrial environments where thermal excursions are real. The polyamide backbone resists the cold flow that plain nylon suffers under sustained vibration at temperature.
Lifecycle and sourcing
The 1726722005 carries an Active product status with ROHS3 Compliant designation. Quoted to order against BOM quantity — confirm lead time before committing to a production schedule. No official successor order code appears in this listing.