Why Choose the ILME CHI24 Bulkhead Housing?
The ILME CHI24, manufacturer part number CHI 24, is a heavy-duty bulkhead mounting housing with two locking levers for industrial rectangular connectors. Part of the ILME C-TYPE series, it is designed for size 104.27 connector systems and provides a robust fixed mounting point for compatible ILME inserts and mating hoods.
Designed for bulkhead and panel installation, the CHI24 is supplied without a cable entry and incorporates two locking levers manufactured from stainless steel and polyamide. The two-lever arrangement provides secure mechanical engagement with compatible mating hoods equipped with four locking pegs, making connection and disconnection straightforward while maintaining dependable retention.
When correctly assembled with compatible ILME components, the CHI24 provides IP65 / IP66 / IP69 protection. An NBR sealing gasket, robust C-TYPE construction and operating temperature range from -40 °C to +125 °C make it suitable for machinery, automation, manufacturing and other demanding industrial installations.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty bulkhead mounting housing for fixed industrial connector installations.
- Designed for size 104.27 ILME rectangular connector systems.
- Two locking levers provide secure engagement with compatible four-peg mating hoods.
- IP65 / IP66 / IP69 protection when correctly assembled with compatible components.
- Integrated NBR sealing gasket supports dependable environmental protection.
- Wide operating temperature range from -40 °C to +125 °C.
Key Features
- ILME C-TYPE series.
- Size 104.27 enclosure format.
- Bulkhead mounting housing configuration.
- Two-lever locking system.
- Designed for compatible mating hoods with 4 locking pegs.
- Without cable entry for fixed bulkhead installation.
- Locking levers manufactured from stainless steel and polyamide (PA).
- NBR sealing gasket.
- RAL 7040 grey finish.
- IP65 / IP66 / IP69 degree of protection.
- Operating temperature range from -40 °C to +125 °C.
Secure Two-Lever Connectivity for Industrial Equipment
Bulkhead housings provide a fixed and protected connection point for heavy-duty rectangular connectors on machinery, control cabinets and electrical equipment. The ILME CHI24 combines the large size 104.27 enclosure format with two locking levers, allowing compatible connector hoods to be securely attached while providing convenient access for maintenance and equipment changeovers.
The two-lever arrangement distributes locking across both sides of the connector assembly and is designed to engage with four pegs on the compatible mating component. Together with the NBR gasket and high environmental protection capability, this makes the CHI24 a dependable enclosure for power, control, signal and mixed industrial connector applications.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery and automation equipment.
- Control cabinets and electrical panels.
- Manufacturing and production machinery.
- Material handling and processing systems.
- Heavy-duty power, control and signal connector assemblies.
- Fixed equipment interfaces requiring secure two-lever connector locking.
