Why Choose the ILME CHI16YC Central Lever Bulkhead Housing?
The ILME CHI16YC, manufacturer part number CHI 16 YC, is a heavy-duty bulkhead mounting housing with two locking pegs for industrial rectangular connectors. Part of the ILME CENTRAL LEVER series, it is designed for size 77.27 connector inserts and provides a secure fixed mounting point for compatible central-lever connector hoods.
Designed for fixed bulkhead and panel installation, the CHI16YC is supplied without a cable entry and uses two locking pegs that engage with the central locking mechanism of a compatible mating hood. This arrangement provides straightforward connector engagement and secure mechanical retention for industrial machinery, automation equipment and electrical control systems.
The CHI16YC provides IP65 / IP66 / IP69 protection when correctly assembled with compatible ILME components and operates across a wide temperature range from -40 °C to +125 °C. An NBR sealing gasket supports dependable environmental sealing, making the housing suitable for demanding installations exposed to dust, water and industrial operating conditions.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty bulkhead mounting housing for fixed industrial connector installations.
- Designed for size 77.27 ILME rectangular connector systems.
- Two locking pegs for secure engagement with compatible central-lever hoods.
- IP65 / IP66 / IP69 protection when correctly assembled with compatible components.
- Integrated NBR gasket supports reliable environmental sealing.
- Wide operating temperature range from -40 °C to +125 °C.
Key Features
- ILME CENTRAL LEVER series.
- Size 77.27 enclosure format.
- Bulkhead mounting housing configuration.
- Two-peg closing configuration.
- Designed for compatible central locking lever connector systems.
- Without cable entry for fixed bulkhead installation.
- NBR sealing gasket.
- RAL 7040 grey finish.
- IP65 / IP66 / IP69 degree of protection.
- Operating temperature range from -40 °C to +125 °C.
- Suitable for a wide range of compatible ILME size 77.27 inserts, including conventional and modular configurations.
Secure Central-Lever Connectivity for Industrial Equipment
ILME CENTRAL LEVER enclosures provide a practical locking arrangement for heavy-duty rectangular connectors, using a centrally positioned lever on the mating component to engage with the housing pegs. The CHI16YC provides the fixed bulkhead side of this system, with two locking pegs designed for reliable engagement and repeatable connector operation.
The larger size 77.27 format supports numerous ILME insert families, including CNE, CSH, CCE, CSS, CQE, CQEE, CX and four-module MIXO configurations. This versatility allows the housing to be used for power, control, signal and mixed-service connections across a broad range of industrial equipment.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery and automation equipment.
- Control cabinets and electrical panels.
- Manufacturing and production machinery.
- Material handling and processing systems.
- Heavy-duty power, control and signal connector assemblies.
- Fixed equipment interfaces using central-lever connector locking.
