Why Choose the ILME CKA03VGS Metal Hood with Lever?
The ILME CKA03VGS, manufacturer designation CKA 03 VGS, is a compact and robust metal industrial connector hood with a single locking lever designed for ILME size 21.21 connector assemblies. Part of the ILME CKA series, it provides durable mechanical protection for multipole connections used throughout industrial machinery, automation, control and electrical installations.
The CKA03VGS features a top-entry PG11 cable connection, allowing the cable to enter vertically through the top of the hood for straightforward in-line routing. Its integrated single locking lever provides secure coupling with a compatible ILME housing while allowing convenient disconnection during installation, servicing and machinery maintenance.
Manufactured with a rugged die-cast aluminium metal body, the CKA03VGS combines mechanical durability with the compact size 21.21 connector format. The connector system provides IP44 protection as standard and can achieve IP66, IP67 and IP69 protection when used with the compatible ILME CKR 65 accessory, making it suitable for demanding industrial environments.
Key Advantages
- Robust metal industrial connector hood for size 21.21 assemblies.
- Top-entry PG11 cable connection provides convenient straight cable routing.
- Single locking lever enables secure and straightforward connector coupling.
- Durable die-cast aluminium construction for industrial applications.
- IP44 protection as standard, upgradeable to IP66 / IP67 / IP69 with CKR 65.
- Wide -40 °C to +125 °C operating temperature range.
Key Features
- ILME CKA series metal connector hood.
- Size 21.21 compact connector format.
- Single locking lever.
- Top cable entry for straight cable routing.
- PG11 threaded cable entry.
- Rugged die-cast aluminium body.
- Galvanised metal locking lever.
- IP44 standard degree of protection.
- IP66 / IP67 / IP69 protection achievable with the compatible CKR 65 accessory.
- Designed for at least 500 mating cycles within the CKA connector system.
- Compatible with suitable ILME size 21.21 inserts and connector housings.
Robust Top-Entry Connectivity for Industrial Equipment
Metal connector hoods provide mechanical protection and a secure cable entry point for multipole connections used on industrial machinery and automation systems. The ILME CKA03VGS combines a compact size 21.21 interface with a top-entry PG11 connection, allowing the cable to run directly away from the connector body while maintaining a space-efficient installation.
The rugged metal body helps protect the insert and cable termination from mechanical stresses encountered in industrial environments. Its single-lever locking system provides secure coupling with a compatible ILME housing while allowing the connector to be quickly released for machinery servicing, installation changes and maintenance.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery connections.
- Factory automation equipment.
- Electrical control systems and panels.
- Production and packaging machinery.
- Machine power, control and signal connections.
- Robotics and automated equipment.
- Applications requiring compact top-entry cable routing.
