What this part is
The Molex 464379308 is the 8-position member of the EXTreme Ten60Power 46437 series — a right-angle male-blade power plug rated 60 A per circuit at 600 VAC or 250 VDC. It terminates via press-fit through-hole, which means the solid mating pins intrude into the PCB barrel without solder, making it a candidate for higher-current bus-bar or backplane power distribution where solder thermal fatigue is a concern. All 8 positions are factory-loaded with power blades, and the housing carries a board guide and dedicated guide pin to maintain alignment during mating under vibration.
Gold plating and what it means for this connector
The contacts carry 30.0 µin (0.76 µm) of gold over the full engagement surface. At 60 A per circuit, the thicker gold resists fretting corrosion and surface oxidation that would otherwise drive contact resistance up. This plating grade suits the high-current make-and-break duty these power blades see in industrial automation bus connections.
Fit check — what drives the BOM decision
The 0.217 inch (5.50 mm) pitch and the 8-position single-row layout are the two dimensions that must match your board footprint before anything else. The press-fit termination commits the connector to a plated-through hole on the PCB — verify your hole size and plating spec match the Ten60Power press-fit specification, because rework on a 60 A press-fit joint is not a field operation. The right-angle orientation sets the mating face perpendicular to the board plane, which determines your cable entry angle in the assembly. The black UL94 V-0 housing meets the flammability class required in most enclosed industrial enclosures; confirm this satisfies your end-product's flame class if the application is a sealed or enclosed unit.
Sourcing and lifecycle
This part is Active and ROHS3 Compliant — no last-time-buy flags. No official successor or cross-reference order code. The Ten60Power series has a broad position range; check whether another 46437 member covers your BOM before sourcing a one-off. Quoted to order — confirm your hole finish and blade position count before committing.