Why Choose the ILME CQEM 18 Male Insert?
The ILME CQEM 18 is a compact, high-density male industrial connector insert from the ILME CQE series, providing 18 poles plus protective earth (18P+PE) within the size 57.27 format. Designed for crimp termination, it is an excellent solution for machinery, automation and control applications requiring numerous reliable electrical connections through a single detachable heavy-duty connector.
Rated at 16 A, 500 V with a 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage and pollution degree 3, the CQEM 18 provides dependable performance for industrial power, control and auxiliary circuits. An alternative EN 61984 characteristic of 16 A, 830 V, 8 kV, pollution degree 2 further demonstrates the electrical capability of the CQE platform under the specified application conditions.
The CQEM 18 is supplied without crimp contacts, allowing the correct ILME male contacts to be selected for each conductor size. Compatible 16 A contacts cover conductor cross-sections from 0.14–4.00 mm², while the durable polycarbonate insert and minimum 500 mating-cycle mechanical endurance provide a robust solution for demanding industrial installations.
Key Advantages
- High-density 18 poles plus protective earth (18P+PE) configuration.
- Compact size 57.27 format for space-efficient industrial connectivity.
- 16 A, 500 V rating for industrial power, control and auxiliary circuits.
- Reliable crimp termination for consistent electrical and mechanical connections.
- Compatible contacts support conductors from 0.14–4.00 mm².
- Designed for at least 500 mating cycles for dependable long-term service.
Key Features
- ILME CQE series male connector insert.
- 18 poles + PE.
- 16 A rated current.
- 500 V rated voltage.
- 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- Pollution degree 3.
- Crimp connection using separately ordered contacts.
- Compatible conductor range of 0.14–4.00 mm² depending on selected contact.
- Compact size 57.27 connector format.
- Mechanical durability of at least 500 mating cycles.
- Operating temperature range from -40 °C to +125 °C.
- Self-extinguishing UL 94 V-0 polycarbonate construction.
Reliable 18-Pole Crimp Connectivity in a Compact Format
The ILME CQEM 18 combines 18 electrical poles plus protective earth within a compact size 57.27 insert, making it particularly useful where connection density and installation space are important. It can consolidate power, control and auxiliary wiring into one detachable interface, helping simplify machine installation, commissioning and servicing.
ILME 16 A male crimp contacts are ordered separately and are available for conductor cross-sections including 0.14–0.37 mm², 0.50 mm², 0.75 mm², 1.00 mm², 1.50 mm², 2.50 mm², 3.00 mm² and 4.00 mm². This allows the CQEM 18 assembly to be configured for the exact conductor requirements of the installation while retaining the reliability and serviceability of a professional crimp connection.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery and machine building.
- Factory automation and production equipment.
- Robotics and automated manufacturing systems.
- Control panels and electrical cabinets.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Conveyors and material handling equipment.
- Multipole power, control and auxiliary connections.
- Industrial equipment requiring compact detachable connectivity.
