Why Choose the Ilme CR16DF Self-Centring Floating Frame?
The Ilme CR16DF is a robust self-centring floating docking frame designed for industrial connector applications where mating alignment cannot be precisely controlled. Designed for size 77.27 inserts and compatible Ilme MIXO frames for 4 modular units, it allows corresponding connectors to align automatically during mating without requiring conventional connector enclosures.
The floating mechanism allows movement of ±1.5 mm on both the X and Y axes, helping compensate for positional misalignment as two connector halves come together. This makes the CR16DF particularly useful for blind-mating, rack, drawer and automated connection applications where accurate manual alignment is difficult or impossible.
Manufactured from stainless steel, the CR16DF provides a durable mounting solution for demanding industrial installations. It is suitable for standard size 77.27 inserts and MIXO frames for four modular units, with the exception of specified CT, CTS and CTSE series inserts, and is supplied with four shoulder fixing screws for installation.
Key Advantages
- Self-centring floating design compensates automatically for connector misalignment.
- Provides ±1.5 mm compensation on both X and Y axes.
- Designed for size 77.27 connector inserts.
- Compatible with MIXO frames for 4 modular units.
- Durable stainless steel construction for industrial applications.
- Ideal for blind-mating and docking applications where connector alignment cannot be manually controlled.
Key Features
- Ilme CR16DF self-centring floating frame.
- 77.27 size connector format.
- Suitable for standard inserts and compatible MIXO modular frames.
- Supports 4-unit MIXO frames.
- ±1.5 mm X-axis movement.
- ±1.5 mm Y-axis movement.
- Floating frame manufactured from stainless steel.
- Supplied with four zinc-plated steel shoulder fixing screws.
- Enables self-centring mating without conventional connector enclosures.
- Mechanical endurance of at least 500 mating cycles with standard compatible inserts.
Reliable Self-Centring for Blind-Mating Connections
The Ilme CR16DF allows two corresponding connector assemblies to move freely on their mounting plates within a controlled ±1.5 mm range on both axes. This floating movement automatically compensates for small positional differences as the connectors approach each other, helping ensure correct mating where operators cannot directly control connector alignment.
This arrangement is particularly valuable in rack systems, transport equipment, printing machinery, power electronics and other industrial equipment using blind-mating or docking connections. Because the frame itself is floating, protective earthing of the metal mounting surfaces must be provided separately and must not rely on the PE contact of the connector insert.
Typical Applications
- Blind-mating industrial connector systems.
- Rack and drawer-mounted electrical equipment.
- Industrial automation and production machinery.
- Transportation equipment and electrical systems.
- Printing and converting machinery.
- Power electronics and rack cabinet systems.
- MIXO modular connector installations.
- Automated docking and connection systems.
