Why Choose the Ilme CHI16L Bulkhead Mounting Housing?
The Ilme CHI16L is a robust bulkhead mounting housing for heavy-duty rectangular connectors, designed to provide a fixed and dependable connection point on industrial machinery, control panels and electrical equipment. Part of the Ilme C-TYPE series, this housing combines the established size 77.27 enclosure format with a single locking lever for straightforward connection and disconnection.
Designed specifically for bulkhead installation, the CHI16L is supplied without a cable entry and accommodates compatible Ilme connector inserts within the panel-mounted housing. Its single-lever locking system securely engages compatible mating enclosures equipped with locking pegs, providing a convenient solution for machinery where electrical connections need to be regularly connected, disconnected or serviced.
The CHI16L supports IP65, IP66 and IP69 protection when correctly assembled with compatible components. Its stainless-steel and polyamide locking lever, NBR gasket and broad -40 °C to +125 °C operating temperature range provide the durability required for demanding factory automation, machine-building and industrial control applications.
Key Advantages
- Robust bulkhead mounting housing for heavy-duty industrial connectors.
- Size 77.27 format for compatible Ilme inserts and mating enclosures.
- Single locking lever enables quick and secure connector coupling.
- Supports IP65 / IP66 / IP69 environmental protection when correctly assembled.
- NBR sealing gasket helps protect the connector interface from environmental contaminants.
- Stainless-steel and polyamide lever construction provides reliable mechanical locking.
- Wide -40 °C to +125 °C operating temperature range.
- Suitable for fixed mounting on machinery, panels and industrial equipment.
Key Features
- Ilme C-TYPE series bulkhead mounting housing.
- Size 77.27 connector enclosure format.
- One-lever closing system.
- Designed without cable entry for direct bulkhead installation.
- IP65 / IP66 / IP69 degree of protection when correctly assembled.
- NBR sealing gasket.
- Locking lever manufactured from stainless steel and polyamide.
- RAL 7040 grey finish.
- CQC, DNV and BV certified.
- UL and cUL recognised enclosure system.
- RoHS compliant.
Reliable Bulkhead Connectivity for Industrial Equipment
Bulkhead mounting housings provide a fixed connector interface between electrical equipment and detachable cable assemblies, allowing external power, control or signal connections to be removed without disturbing permanent internal wiring. The Ilme CHI16L provides a durable size 77.27 mounting platform for compatible connector inserts and is engineered to withstand the mechanical and environmental demands encountered in industrial installations.
Its single-lever C-TYPE locking arrangement enables a compatible mating enclosure to be attached quickly and held securely in position, while the NBR gasket supports environmental sealing of the assembled connection. This combination makes the CHI16L a practical choice for machine builders, panel builders and automation engineers requiring reliable and serviceable industrial connector interfaces.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery and production equipment.
- Factory automation and robotic systems.
- Electrical control panels and cabinets.
- Material handling and conveyor systems.
- Machine tools and manufacturing equipment.
- Heavy-duty power, control and signal connector assemblies.
- OEM machinery requiring detachable electrical connections.
