Why Choose the ILME CHC16C Metal Cover?
The ILME CHC16C, manufacturer part number CHC 16 C, is a robust metal protection cover for heavy-duty industrial connector enclosures. Part of the ILME C-TYPE series, it is designed in size 77.27 and features four locking pegs, an integrated gasket and a retaining loop for dependable protection of compatible connector assemblies.
Manufactured from die-cast aluminium with a RAL 7040 grey finish, the CHC16C provides excellent mechanical durability for machinery, automation and industrial electrical installations. The integral gasket allows the cover to provide IP66 protection when correctly fitted to a compatible enclosure, helping prevent ingress of dust and powerful water jets.
The four-peg configuration is designed for compatible housings and hoods using the corresponding locking arrangement. With dimensions suited to the 77.27 enclosure format, a compact profile and an operating temperature range of -40 °C to +125 °C, the CHC16C is well suited to demanding industrial connector applications.
Key Advantages
- Durable metal protection cover for ILME heavy-duty connectors.
- Four locking pegs for secure engagement with compatible enclosures.
- Integrated gasket supports reliable environmental sealing.
- IP66 protection when correctly assembled with compatible components.
- Strong die-cast aluminium construction for industrial environments.
- Convenient retaining loop helps keep the cover associated with the connector installation.
Key Features
- ILME C-TYPE series protection cover.
- Size 77.27 enclosure format.
- Four-peg locking configuration.
- Supplied with gasket and retaining loop.
- IP66 degree of protection when correctly fitted.
- Die-cast aluminium main construction.
- RAL 7040 grey finish.
- Wide -40 °C to +125 °C operating temperature range.
- Individual component weight of approximately 70 g.
Reliable Protection for Heavy-Duty Connector Interfaces
Protection covers help safeguard heavy-duty connector interfaces whenever mating connectors are disconnected. The ILME CHC16C closes the exposed connector enclosure and helps prevent dust, moisture and other contaminants from reaching the protected interface, supporting reliable operation and reducing exposure to environmental conditions.
The CHC16C combines a die-cast aluminium body with a sealing gasket and four locking pegs. When correctly engaged with a compatible enclosure, this construction provides IP66 protection, making the cover suitable for industrial machinery, manufacturing equipment and automation systems where connector interfaces require dependable protection when not in use.
Typical Applications
- ILME size 77.27 heavy-duty connector assemblies.
- Industrial machinery and automation equipment.
- Manufacturing and production systems.
- Electrical control panels and machine installations.
- Material handling and conveyor equipment.
- Protection of disconnected industrial connector interfaces.
