What do you call this plug - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

vinrads · 6th Jul 2023, 6:55 pm

I am looking for a plug like this nine pin . Mick.

llama · 6th Jul 2023, 8:40 pm

I'd call it a Molex but that doesn't get you much further forward I'm afraid.
Graham

vinrads · 6th Jul 2023, 10:51 pm

Thanks Graham at least I know what to look for . Mick.

Bazz4CQJ · 7th Jul 2023, 12:24 am

My first thought was also Molex, but I thinks there's room for doubt. I think all the Molex I've seen have round pin-type connectors. Judging by other stuff in the pic, it dates back some time; maybe early Molex had that type if pin.

B

G6Tanuki · 7th Jul 2023, 7:37 am

As well as Molex, AMP also made similarly styled connectors.

From what I recall both AMP and Molex are now part of the TE connectivity family.

vidjoman · 7th Jul 2023, 8:46 am

There are a load of variations on those plugs/sockets. Look closely and you will see that some have square corners , some rounded, some with molded bits in one or more corners to prevent the wrong plug entering the wrong socket. There are also versions with internal/external locking pieces that again prevent fitting the wrong plug. I presume this is from a Jukebox as they were commonly used for interconnects in those.

AC/HL · 7th Jul 2023, 12:53 pm

You buy the connectors separately from the shell. They can be removed by carefully easing the retaining tang.

6th Jul 2023, 6:55 pm	#1
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6th Jul 2023, 8:40 pm	#2
llama Octode Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St Osyth, Nr Clacton, Essex, UK. Posts: 1,482	Re: What do you call this plug I'd call it a Molex but that doesn't get you much further forward I'm afraid. Graham __________________ Half my stuff is junk - trouble is, I don't know which half!

6th Jul 2023, 10:51 pm	#3
vinrads Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 3,767	Re: What do you call this plug Thanks Graham at least I know what to look for . Mick.

7th Jul 2023, 12:24 am	#4
Bazz4CQJ Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oxfordshire, UK. Posts: 4,935	Re: What do you call this plug My first thought was also Molex, but I thinks there's room for doubt. I think all the Molex I've seen have round pin-type connectors. Judging by other stuff in the pic, it dates back some time; maybe early Molex had that type if pin. B __________________ Saturn V had 6 million pounds of fuel. It would take thirty thousand strong men to lift it an inch.

7th Jul 2023, 7:37 am	#5
G6Tanuki Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 14,014	Re: What do you call this plug As well as Molex, AMP also made similarly styled connectors. From what I recall both AMP and Molex are now part of the TE connectivity family. __________________ I'm the Operator of my Pocket Calculator. -Kraftwerk.

7th Jul 2023, 8:46 am	#6
vidjoman Dekatron Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: East Sussex, UK. Posts: 3,327	Re: What do you call this plug There are a load of variations on those plugs/sockets. Look closely and you will see that some have square corners , some rounded, some with molded bits in one or more corners to prevent the wrong plug entering the wrong socket. There are also versions with internal/external locking pieces that again prevent fitting the wrong plug. I presume this is from a Jukebox as they were commonly used for interconnects in those.

7th Jul 2023, 12:53 pm	#7
AC/HL Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 9,643	Re: What do you call this plug You buy the connectors separately from the shell. They can be removed by carefully easing the retaining tang.