Why Choose the Ilme CXM12/2 Male 12 + 2 Pole Crimp Insert?
The Ilme CXM12/2 is a heavy-duty male multipole connector insert designed to combine high-current power and lower-current auxiliary connections within a single industrial connector assembly. Part of the Ilme CX series, it provides 12 power poles plus protective earth rated at 40 A together with 2 auxiliary poles rated at 10 A, making it particularly suitable for machinery requiring both power and control connections.
The CXM12/2 uses crimp termination and is supplied as an insert without contacts, allowing the appropriate Ilme contacts to be selected for the required conductor sizes. The main 12-pole circuit is rated at up to 690 V, while the two auxiliary contacts provide additional lower-current connections within the same compact connector interface.
Built around Ilme's 77.27 insert size, the CXM12/2 features a robust polycarbonate insulating body with a UL 94 V-0 flammability classification. Its combination of power and auxiliary poles reduces the need for separate connectors, helping machine builders create compact, organised and serviceable electrical interfaces for industrial equipment.
Key Advantages
- Combines 12 × 40 A power poles plus earth and 2 × 10 A auxiliary poles in one insert.
- Main power circuit rated at up to 690 V.
- Crimp connection provides secure and reliable conductor termination.
- Male insert designed for compatible Ilme CX heavy-duty connector systems.
- Durable polycarbonate construction with UL 94 V-0 flammability rating.
- Combining power and auxiliary circuits helps reduce connector count and simplify machine wiring.
Key Features
- Ilme CX series multipole insert.
- Male connection configuration.
- 12 power poles + PE.
- 2 auxiliary poles.
- Main contact current rating of 40 A.
- Auxiliary contact current rating of 10 A.
- Main circuit rated voltage of 690 V.
- Crimp termination.
- Insert supplied without crimp contacts.
- 77.27 insert/base size.
- Mechanical durability of at least 500 mating cycles.
- Operating temperature range of -40 °C to +125 °C.
Combined Power and Auxiliary Connectivity for Industrial Machinery
Hybrid multipole inserts such as the Ilme CXM12/2 allow high-current power circuits and lower-current auxiliary circuits to pass through a single heavy-duty connector. The 12 × 40 A power positions can be used for demanding electrical loads, while the additional 2 × 10 A auxiliary positions can accommodate supplementary control or signalling connections.
The crimp termination system provides a mechanically secure and electrically reliable connection when used with correctly selected Ilme contacts and suitable crimping equipment. With its robust insulating body, wide operating temperature range and rated mechanical durability of at least 500 mating cycles, the CXM12/2 is well suited to industrial machinery requiring dependable detachable power interfaces.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery and automated production equipment.
- Combined power and auxiliary control connections.
- Motor and machine power interfaces.
- Factory automation and control systems.
- Material handling and conveyor equipment.
- OEM machine building and heavy-duty industrial connectors.
