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CHI50 Ilme Bulkhead housing 2 levers Size 66.40
Ilme CHI50 is a size 66.40 C-TYPE bulkhead mounting housing with two locking levers, NBR gasket and IP65, IP66 and IP69 protection for compatible heavy-duty connector assemblies.
£20.08
Why Choose the Ilme CHI50 Bulkhead Mounting Housing?
The Ilme CHI50 is a robust bulkhead mounting housing for heavy-duty rectangular connectors, designed to provide a fixed and dependable electrical connection point on industrial machinery, control panels and production equipment. Part of the established Ilme C-TYPE series, it combines a large size 66.40 enclosure format with two locking levers for secure industrial connector coupling.
Designed specifically for direct bulkhead installation, the CHI50 is supplied without a cable entry and accommodates compatible Ilme inserts based on the size 66.40 format. Its dual-lever locking system engages the locking pegs of a compatible mating hood, providing secure mechanical retention while allowing convenient connection and disconnection during installation, servicing and machine maintenance.
The CHI50 supports IP65, IP66 and IP69 protection when correctly assembled and locked with compatible components. Its stainless-steel and polyamide locking levers, NBR gasket and broad -40 °C to +125 °C operating temperature range provide the durability required for demanding machinery, factory automation and industrial control environments.
Key Advantages
- Robust bulkhead mounting housing for heavy-duty industrial connectors.
- Size 66.40 format for compatible Ilme inserts and mating enclosures.
- Two locking levers provide secure and balanced connector retention.
- Supports IP65 / IP66 / IP69 environmental protection when correctly assembled.
- NBR sealing gasket helps protect the assembled connector interface.
- Stainless-steel and polyamide lever construction for dependable mechanical operation.
- Wide -40 °C to +125 °C operating temperature range.
- Suitable for fixed connector interfaces on machinery, panels and industrial equipment.
Key Features
- Ilme C-TYPE series bulkhead mounting housing.
- Size 66.40 connector enclosure format.
- Two-lever closing system.
- Designed without cable entry for direct bulkhead mounting.
- IP65 / IP66 / IP69 degree of protection when correctly assembled.
- NBR sealing gasket.
- Locking levers manufactured from stainless steel and polyamide.
- RAL 7040 grey finish.
- CQC, DNV and BV certified.
- UL and cUL recognised enclosure system.
- RoHS compliant.
- No REACH SVHC substances declared.
Reliable Bulkhead Connectivity for Industrial Equipment
Bulkhead mounting housings create a fixed connector interface between industrial equipment and detachable cable assemblies, allowing power, control or signal connections to be disconnected without disturbing permanent internal panel wiring. The Ilme CHI50 provides a durable mounting platform for compatible size 66.40 connector inserts and is designed to withstand the mechanical and environmental demands of industrial installations.
Its two-lever C-TYPE locking arrangement applies secure retention at both sides of the mating enclosure, while the NBR gasket supports environmental sealing of the complete connection. This makes the CHI50 particularly suitable for machine builders, panel builders and automation engineers requiring reliable, serviceable and repeatable electrical connections on production equipment.
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 multipole electrical connections.
Technical Specifications
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| Product Series | ILME C-Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Housing | |
| Frame Size | 66.40 | |
| IP Rating | IP65, IP66, IP69 | |
| HS Code | 85389099 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy | |
| Manufacturer | Ilme | |
| Series | C-TYPE | |
| Model | CHI50 | |
| Manufacturer part number | CHI 50 | |
| Product type | Bulkhead mounting housing | |
| Size | 66.40 | |
| Closing type | 2 levers | |
| Cable entry | Without cable entry | |
| Protection rating | IP65 / IP66 / IP69 | |
| Lever material | Stainless steel and polyamide (PA) | |
| Gasket material | NBR | |
| Colour | RAL 7040 grey | |
| Operating temperature | -40 °C to +125 °C | |
| Weight | 190 g | |
| Certifications | CQC, DNV, BV | |
| UL category | ECBT2 | |
| cUL category | ECBT8 | |
| RoHS conformity | Compliant | |
| REACH SVHC substances | None declared | |
| EAN13 | 8015747018739 | |
| eCl@ss 8.1 | 27440202 | |
| ETIM 7.0 | EC000437 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ilme CHI50 used for?
The CHI50 is a bulkhead mounting housing designed to provide a fixed size 66.40 heavy-duty connector interface on industrial machinery, control panels and electrical equipment.
What size connector is the CHI50 designed for?
The Ilme CHI50 uses the size 66.40 C-TYPE enclosure format and is designed for compatible Ilme heavy-duty rectangular connector inserts and mating enclosures.
How does the Ilme CHI50 lock to a mating connector?
The housing features two locking levers manufactured from stainless steel and polyamide, which engage the locking pegs of a compatible mating enclosure to provide secure mechanical coupling.
What IP protection does the CHI50 provide?
The CHI50 supports IP65, IP66 and IP69 protection when correctly assembled, mated and locked with compatible Ilme connector components.
Does the Ilme CHI50 have a cable entry?
No. The CHI50 is a bulkhead mounting housing without a cable entry, designed for direct installation on a panel, cabinet or machine surface.
Trusted by Industrial Engineers Worldwide
Ilme C-TYPE heavy-duty connector enclosures are widely used by machine builders, panel builders and automation engineers to provide robust, serviceable electrical connections for industrial machinery, manufacturing equipment and automated control systems.
