Why Choose the ILME CGFA16 Female Crimp Contact?
The ILME CGFA16, manufacturer part number CGFA 16, is a high-current female crimp contact designed for compatible ILME heavy-duty industrial connector inserts. As part of the ILME CG 100 A contact series, it provides a robust and dependable electrical connection for industrial power applications requiring reliable transmission of high currents.
Manufactured from copper alloy with silver plating, the CGFA16 is a precision-turned contact designed to provide excellent electrical conductivity and consistent connection performance. Its crimp termination creates a mechanically secure connection between the conductor and contact without soldering, making it well suited to professional industrial connector assemblies.
With a rated current of 100 A and a conductor cross-section of 16 mm², the CGFA16 is suitable for AWG 6–5 conductors. It is designed for compatible ILME 100 A inserts, including selected CX and MIXO modular connector systems, providing a reliable solution for machinery, power distribution and industrial automation installations.
Key Advantages
- High-current 100 A female crimp contact for industrial connectors.
- Designed specifically for 16 mm² conductors.
- Compatible with AWG 6–5 conductor sizes.
- Silver-plated copper alloy contact provides reliable electrical conductivity.
- Precision-turned construction provides dependable mechanical and electrical performance.
- Crimp termination creates a secure conductor connection without soldering.
Key Features
- ILME CG series female contact.
- 100 A rated current.
- 16 mm² conductor cross-section.
- AWG 6–5 conductor compatibility.
- Female connection configuration.
- Turned silver-plated contact.
- Copper alloy contact construction.
- Crimp electrical termination.
- 15 mm conductor stripping length.
- ≤0.3 mΩ contact resistance.
- ≥500 mating cycles mechanical life.
Crimp contacts create a mechanically strong and electrically dependable termination by compressing the contact barrel around the conductor. This connection method is widely used in heavy-duty industrial connectors because it provides repeatable electrical performance, resistance to vibration and convenient assembly without soldering.
The ILME CGFA16 combines a 100 A current rating with silver-plated contact surfaces and robust copper alloy construction. Its low contact resistance and mechanical life of at least 500 mating cycles make it suitable for industrial machinery and high-current connector systems where reliable long-term performance is essential.
Typical Applications
- Heavy-duty industrial connector assemblies.
- ILME CX and MIXO modular connector systems.
- Industrial machinery and automation equipment.
- High-current power connections and distribution systems.
- Motor, drive and production equipment connections.
- Control panels and manufacturing machinery.
