Why Choose the ILME CKA03VAS Metal Hood with Side Entry?
The ILME CKA03VAS, manufacturer designation CKA 03 VAS, is a compact and robust metal industrial connector hood designed for ILME size 21.21 multipole connector assemblies. As part of the ILME CKA series, it combines durable zinc die-cast construction with a side-entry cable arrangement for reliable connections in industrial machinery, automation and electrical installations.
This hood features two locking pegs for coupling with a compatible lever-equipped ILME housing and a side-entry PG11 cable connection. The angled cable-entry configuration is particularly useful where installation space or cable routing makes a straight top-entry hood impractical.
Manufactured from zinc die-cast metal with a RAL 7040 grey finish, the CKA03VAS provides excellent mechanical durability in a compact size 21.21 format. The connector system provides IP44 protection as standard and can achieve IP66, IP67 and IP69 protection with the compatible ILME CKR 65 accessory, while its -40 °C to +125 °C operating temperature range supports demanding industrial environments.
Key Advantages
- Robust metal industrial connector hood for size 21.21 assemblies.
- Side-entry PG11 cable connection supports convenient angled cable routing.
- Two locking pegs for secure coupling with compatible lever-equipped housings.
- Durable zinc die-cast construction for industrial applications.
- IP44 protection as standard, upgradeable to IP66 / IP67 / IP69 with CKR 65.
- Wide -40 °C to +125 °C operating temperature range.
Key Features
- ILME CKA series metal connector hood.
- Size 21.21 connector format.
- Two locking pegs.
- Side cable entry.
- PG11 threaded cable entry.
- RAL 7040 grey finish.
- Zinc die-cast main body construction.
- IP44 standard degree of protection.
- IP66 / IP67 / IP69 protection achievable with the compatible CKR 65 accessory.
- ≥ 500 mating cycles for dependable repeated connection and disconnection.
- Compatible with suitable ILME size 21.21 inserts and connector housings.
Robust Side-Entry Connectivity for Industrial Equipment
Metal connector hoods provide mechanical protection and a secure cable entry point for multipole connections used throughout industrial machinery and automation systems. The ILME CKA03VAS combines a compact size 21.21 interface with a side-entry PG11 connection, allowing cables to approach the connector at an angle rather than extending directly from the top.
The zinc die-cast body provides a durable enclosure for compatible connector inserts, while the two integrated pegs engage with the locking lever of a matching housing. This arrangement creates a secure yet serviceable connection suitable for applications requiring repeated coupling and uncoupling, with a mechanical life of at least 500 mating cycles.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery connections.
- Factory automation equipment.
- Electrical control systems and panels.
- Production and packaging machinery.
- Machine power, control and signal connections.
- Robotics and automated equipment.
- Applications requiring compact side-entry cable routing.
