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CR72 Ilme 72 Permutation code pin stainless steel
ILME CR72 is a stainless steel coding pin for standard connector inserts, providing a mechanical coding system with up to 72 combinations when used with the appropriate CRM and CRF coding components.
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Why Choose the ILME CR72 Stainless Steel Coding Pin?
The ILME CR72 is a stainless steel coding pin for standard ILME connector inserts, designed to provide mechanical coding of multipole connector assemblies. The coding system helps ensure that only the intended corresponding plug and socket assemblies can be coupled, reducing the risk of incorrect connections where several similar connectors are installed together.
The CR72 supports a coding system with up to 72 coding combinations. It is designed to be used in conjunction with the appropriate ILME CRM male and CRF female coding pins, allowing installers to assign different mechanical coding arrangements to otherwise similar connector assemblies.
Manufactured from stainless steel, the CR72 is intended for standard ILME inserts and provides a durable solution for machinery, automation and control installations where connector identification and mating protection are important. Its compact design allows coding to be incorporated directly into the connector assembly without relying solely on external labels.
Key Advantages
- Provides up to 72 mechanical coding combinations for compatible connector assemblies.
- Helps prevent accidental cross-mating of similar multipole connectors.
- Designed specifically for standard ILME inserts.
- Manufactured from durable stainless steel.
- Designed for use in combination with CRM male and CRF female coding pins.
- Useful in machinery and automation systems containing multiple similar connector interfaces.
Key Features
- ILME CR coding accessory.
- Mechanical coding pin.
- Provides a system of up to 72 coding possibilities.
- Designed for standard connector inserts.
- Stainless steel construction.
- Used with corresponding CRM / CRF coding components.
- Compact component for integration directly into compatible connector assemblies.
- Alternative zinc-plated version available as CR72D.
Mechanical Coding for Reliable Connector Identification
Industrial machines frequently use several multipole connectors of the same physical size and enclosure style. Without mechanical coding, connectors intended for different motors, sensors, control circuits or machine sections may appear interchangeable. A coding system introduces a physical mating configuration that helps prevent an incorrectly coded connector from being coupled.
The ILME CR72 expands the coding possibilities available for standard inserts to 72 combinations when used with the appropriate CRM and CRF coding pins. This makes it particularly useful for complex machinery and production systems containing numerous similar connector assemblies that must remain correctly matched during installation and maintenance.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery with multiple similar connector assemblies.
- Factory automation and production equipment.
- Robotics and automated handling systems.
- Motor, drive and control connections.
- Modular machinery requiring mechanically differentiated interfaces.
- Maintenance applications where reliable connector identification is required.
Technical Specifications
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| Product Series | ILME C-Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Material | Stainless steel | |
| Device Type | Accessory | |
| HS Code | 85389099 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy | |
| Manufacturer | ILME | |
| Model | CR72 | |
| Manufacturer part number | CR 72 | |
| Product type | Coding pin | |
| Application | Mechanical connector coding | |
| Insert compatibility | Standard inserts | |
| Material | Stainless steel | |
| Coding possibilities | Up to 72 combinations | |
| Associated coding pins | CRM male / CRF female | |
| Weight | approx. 2.4 g | |
| Manufacturer packaging quantity | 50 pieces | |
| EAN13 | 8015747188463 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ILME CR72 used for?
The CR72 is a mechanical coding pin for standard ILME connector inserts. It helps prevent incorrect mating where multiple similar connector assemblies are installed in the same machine or system.
How many coding combinations does the CR72 support?
The ILME CR72 forms part of a coding arrangement that provides up to 72 different coding combinations.
What material is the ILME CR72 made from?
The CR72 is manufactured from stainless steel. ILME also offers the CR72D version in zinc-plated material for applications requiring that alternative construction.
Which connector inserts are compatible with the CR72?
The CR72 is specified for standard ILME connector inserts. A separate CR72CX version is available for ILME MIXO modular inserts.
Does the CR72 work with other coding pins?
Yes. The CR72 coding system is designed to be used in combination with the corresponding ILME CRM male and CRF female coding pins to establish the required mechanical coding arrangement.
Trusted Industrial Connector Coding
ILME mechanical coding accessories such as the CR72 provide a simple physical method of differentiating similar multipole connector assemblies, helping improve connection accuracy during installation, operation and maintenance of industrial equipment.
