Molex 0424740441 Rectangular Connector Housing - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Molex 0424740441 is a 4-position rectangular connector receptacle housing from the Mini-Fit BMI 42474 series. This component is a panel-mount receptacle designed for crimp-style female socket contacts with a 0.165" (4.20mm) pitch configuration. The part is Active status and ROHS3 compliant, making it suitable for current production applications. Substitute parts are identified when equivalent electrical and mechanical parameters are required due to inventory availability, regional sourcing, or design flexibility within the same connector family.

Substiute Parts

0424740441

MolexIn Stock: 6640424740441 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

0015060040

MolexIn Stock: 351790015060040 Datasheet

Parametric EquivalentRFQ

0015060041

MolexIn Stock: 235080015060041 Datasheet

Parametric EquivalentRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the Molex 0424740441 are qualified based on strict equivalence of the following critical parameters:

• Connector Type: Receptacle
• Contact Type: Female Socket
• Number of Positions: 4
• Pitch: 0.165" (4.20mm)
• Number of Rows: 2
• Row Spacing: 0.165" (4.20mm)
• Mounting Type: Panel Mount
• Contact Termination: Crimp
• Insulation Material: Polyamide (PA66), Nylon 6/6
• Features: Blind Mating
• Series: Mini-Fit BMI 42474
• RoHS Status: ROHS3 Compliant

The identified substitute parts (0015060040 and 0015060041) maintain identical electrical and mechanical specifications. The primary difference is housing color (Natural vs. Black), which does not affect functional compatibility or electrical performance. Both substitutes are Active status products from the same manufacturer and series.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

All three parts (0424740441, 0015060040, and 0015060041) are Active status products manufactured by Molex and are ROHS3 compliant. The substitute parts maintain full electrical and mechanical compatibility with the main part number across all critical connector parameters.

Selection between these parts should be based on:

• Housing color requirements: Black (0424740441) or Natural (0015060040, 0015060041)
• Inventory availability and lead time
• Regional sourcing preferences
• Operating temperature specification: The substitute parts provide explicit temperature rating (-40°C ~ 105°C), while the main part does not specify this parameter

All parts are suitable for production applications without additional qualification when color and temperature specifications align with design requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are the substitute parts 0015060040 and 0015060041 electrically identical to 0424740441?

A: Yes. All three parts share identical electrical specifications including connector type, contact type, number of positions, pitch, row configuration, mounting type, contact termination method, insulation material, and blind mating capability.

Q: What is the difference between the substitute parts?

A: Parts 0015060040 and 0015060041 are both Natural-colored housings with identical electrical and mechanical specifications. Both are functionally equivalent to the main part 0424740441, which features a Black housing.

Q: Can I use a Natural-colored housing (0015060040 or 0015060041) in place of the Black housing (0424740441)?

A: Yes, from an electrical and mechanical standpoint. The substitution is valid if housing color is not a design requirement. Verify color specifications in your application documentation before substitution.

Q: Are all three parts RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. All three parts are ROHS3 compliant and suitable for applications requiring RoHS certification.

Q: What is the operating temperature range for these connectors?

A: The substitute parts 0015060040 and 0015060041 specify an operating temperature range of -40°C to 105°C. The main part 0424740441 does not provide an explicit operating temperature specification in the available data.

Q: Do these connectors include contacts?

A: No. All three part numbers are housings only. Contacts must be sourced separately and crimped into the housing.

Q: Are there any compliance or certification differences between these parts?

A: No. All three parts share identical RoHS status (ROHS3 Compliant), Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL 1 - Unlimited), and REACH status (REACH Unaffected).