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Ilme CHI16L Bulkhead housing 1 lever Size 77.27
Ilme CHI16L is a size 77.27 C-TYPE bulkhead mounting housing with one locking lever, NBR gasket and IP65, IP66 and IP69 protection for compatible heavy-duty connector assemblies.
£10.77
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.
Technical Specifications
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| Product Series | ILME C-Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Housing | |
| Frame Size | 77.27 | |
| IP Rating | IP65, IP66, IP69 | |
| HS Code | 85389099 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy | |
| Manufacturer | Ilme | |
| Series | C-TYPE | |
| Model | CHI16L | |
| Manufacturer part number | CHI 16 L | |
| Product type | Bulkhead mounting housing | |
| Size | 77.27 | |
| Closing type | 1 lever | |
| 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 | 124.50 g | |
| Certifications | CQC, DNV, BV | |
| UL category | ECBT2 | |
| cUL category | ECBT8 | |
| RoHS conformity | Compliant | |
| REACH SVHC substances | None declared | |
| EAN13 | 8015747017923 | |
| eCl@ss 8.1 | 27440202 | |
| ETIM 7.0 | EC000437 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ilme CHI16L used for?
The CHI16L is a bulkhead mounting housing designed to provide a fixed size 77.27 heavy-duty connector interface on industrial machinery, control panels and electrical equipment.
What size connector is the CHI16L designed for?
The Ilme CHI16L uses the size 77.27 C-TYPE enclosure format and is designed for compatible Ilme heavy-duty rectangular connector inserts and mating enclosures.
How does the Ilme CHI16L lock to a mating connector?
The housing features one locking lever manufactured from stainless steel and polyamide, which engages the locking pegs of a compatible mating enclosure to provide secure mechanical coupling.
What IP protection does the CHI16L provide?
The CHI16L supports IP65, IP66 and IP69 protection when correctly assembled and coupled with compatible Ilme connector components.
Does the CHI16L have a cable entry?
No. The CHI16L 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.
