Why Choose the Ilme CK03VAS Plastic Hood?
The Ilme CK03VAS is a compact plastic connector hood with Pg11 side cable entry, designed for industrial multipole connector assemblies in the 21.21 size format. Part of the Ilme CK series, this hood provides a lightweight and durable enclosure solution for machinery, automation, control and OEM electrical applications.
The CK03VAS features a side cable entry that routes the incoming cable at approximately 90° to the connector mating direction, making it particularly useful in installations where available depth is restricted. Its 2-peg closing arrangement is designed to engage with the lever mechanism of a compatible Ilme housing for straightforward and secure connector mating.
Manufactured from plastic and finished in RAL 7035 grey, the CK03VAS provides IP44 protection in its standard configuration. When correctly assembled with the compatible Ilme CKR 65 sealing accessory, protection can be increased to IP66, IP67 and IP69. The hood is suitable for operating temperatures from -40 to +125 °C, making it suitable for a broad range of industrial environments.
Key Advantages
- Compact size 21.21 industrial connector hood.
- Pg11 side cable entry for space-efficient cable routing.
- Durable plastic enclosure construction.
- 2-peg closing system for compatible lever-equipped housings.
- Standard IP44 ingress protection.
- Supports IP66, IP67 and IP69 protection when used with the compatible CKR 65 sealing accessory.
Key Features
- Ilme CK series connector hood.
- Size 21.21 compact format.
- 21 × 21 mm insert mounting.
- Side cable entry configuration.
- Pg11 cable entry.
- 2 locking pegs.
- RAL 7035 grey finish.
- Plastic enclosure construction.
- Operating temperature range of -40 to +125 °C.
- Mechanical life of at least 500 mating cycles.
Compact Side-Entry Connectivity for Industrial Equipment
Side-entry connector hoods provide a practical solution where cables need to leave a connector parallel to a machine, panel or enclosure surface. The Ilme CK03VAS combines this cable-routing arrangement with the compact CK 21.21 format, helping reduce the installation depth required around the connector assembly.
Its broad operating temperature range and optional enhanced environmental sealing make the CK03VAS suitable for professional industrial installations. When combined with compatible Ilme inserts, housings and accessories, it provides a compact and dependable enclosure for multipole electrical connections.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery and automation equipment.
- Compact control panel connector assemblies.
- Motor, actuator and sensor connections.
- Instrumentation and control wiring.
- OEM electrical and electronic equipment.
- Space-constrained industrial cable connections.
