Ilme connector housing
Ilme housings
Robust housings made from die-cast aluminium or die-case zinc (types CKA, MKA) or self-extinguishing thermoplast (types CK, MK, CQ 08, MQ 08 and T-TYPE). A M) according to UL l approval. Available flush mounted housings , bulkhead mounted housings and hoods with permanently installed or detachable protective cover.
The housings of series CH-CA (Pg cable outlet) and MH-MA (metric cable outlet) are fitted with a lug inside, which prevents the installation of contact inserts of series CME (all) and CMCE (only models with 16+2 pins) for higher voltages while the housings of series CM (Pg) and MM (metric) for 830 V inserts do not have these lugs and inside are fitted with additional insulation strips.
Cable outlets with different Pg threads (article designation starting with “C"") or metric thread (article designation starting with “M”) according to EN 60423, for cable glands according to EN 62444. (Upon request with NPT threads as well).
Metal housing with epoxy powder from heat-treated epoxy polyester (epoxy for W-TYPE, IP68 series CG/MG and E-Xtreme®) with high mechanical strength and resistance against external factors. Housings for use at temperatures up to 180 °C are coated with special paints. For especially high electromagnetic shielding, the EMC housings have a surface coating with high conductivity and corrosion resistance. The
CE mark confirms compliance with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU.
Two versions of locks are available: single (one lever) or double (two lever). The metal housings are offered by ILME with two different types of locking levers: with the vertical lock (V-TYPE) or traditional spring closure (C-TYPE).
The handles of the locking levers are available in the following versions: self-extinguishing, thermoplastic material, die-cast aluminium of stainless steel (either made from this or integrated in the lever).
Selecting the right Ilme housings
In many of the different housing types and contact inserts, the allocation of one component to another can be difficult.
In order to simplify the search for matching connector components (beyond the normal article designation), the criterion “Sizes” was introduced. This refers, as explained in the table below, to the ""x - y"" distances of the housing mounting holes or distances of the insert screws.
The following table shows all housing ""sizes"" and dimensions of the axis distances of the contact insert fastening screws.
| Housing x - y screw-in dimension | ""size"" of contact inserts e |
| 21.21 | 21 x 21 (mm) ** |
| 32.13 | 32 x 13 (mm) |
| 49.16 | 49.5 x 16 (mm) |
| 66.16 | 66 x 16 (mm) |
| 66.40 | 66 x 16 (mm) (2 inserts) |
| 44.27 | 44 x 27 (mm) |
| 57.27 | 57 x 27 (mm) |
| 77.27 | 77.5 x 27 (mm) |
| 104. 27 | 104 x 27 (mm) |
| 77.62 | 77.5 x 27 (mm) (2 inserts) |
| 104.62 | 104 x 27 (mm) (2 inserts) |
** Dimensions reflect the space requirement of the contact inserts in the cross-section, as a screw-in dimension for ""21.21"" cannot be specified.
Housing series
The housings are available in many versions with different material combinations, which are designed for the respective conditions of use: for normal ambient conditions, for high ambient temperatures, for aggressive and highly aggressive ambient conditions and for applications that require a high level of electromagnetic compatibility. The housings are made from die-cast aluminium or die-cast zinc alloys with epoxy powder-coating or from self-extinguishing thermoplast and are characterised by especially high mechanical strength and impact resistance.
The combination stability is guaranteed by one or two locking levers, springs and bolts – or screws/bayonets – made from stainless steel or plastic or a combination of both materials. The contact inserts fitted in the housing are protected against dust and aggressive external factors by special seals. Fitted with the suitable terminals and connectors, when locked the housings guarantee the protection classes IP44, IP65, IP66 and IP69 (IEC/EN 60529). Certain series achieve protection classes IP67 and IP68. This catalogue contains the protection class for each housing and the conditions under which it can be used. The IP protection class of a complete connector is the lowest protection class of each of the combined parts and only applies to inserted and locked connectors if each cable outlet is fitted with a correspondingly rated connector (not included in the delivery).