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TCHI16 Ilme Thermoplastic bulkhead housing 2 levers Size 77.27
ILME TCHI16 is a T-TYPE size 77.27 thermoplastic bulkhead mounting housing with two locking levers, polypropylene construction, a polyurethane gasket and IP65 protection for compatible industrial multipole connector assemblies.
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Why Choose the ILME TCHI16 Thermoplastic Bulkhead Housing?
The ILME TCHI16, officially designated TCHI 16, is a T-TYPE thermoplastic bulkhead mounting housing designed for heavy-duty rectangular multipole connector assemblies. Featuring two locking levers and ILME's size 77.27 enclosure format, it provides a lightweight and robust fixed connector interface for industrial machinery, control panels and automation equipment.
The housing is manufactured primarily from polypropylene (PP), with polyamide (PA) levers and a polyurethane (PUR) gasket. This insulating thermoplastic construction provides a practical alternative to traditional metal connector housings while retaining the secure mechanical coupling required for industrial detachable connections.
The TCHI16 has IP65 ingress protection and an operating temperature range of -40 to +90 °C. It is supplied without a cable entry because it is intended for bulkhead mounting, while its two-lever closure secures a compatible size 77.27 mating hood. The housing is also DNV and BV certified and carries UL and cUL recognition within the applicable connector enclosure category.
Key Advantages
- Thermoplastic T-TYPE construction provides a lightweight insulating connector enclosure.
- Size 77.27 format supports a broad selection of compatible ILME inserts.
- Two thermoplastic locking levers provide secure mechanical coupling with compatible mating hoods.
- IP65 ingress protection for demanding industrial environments.
- Wide -40 to +90 °C operating temperature range.
- Polyurethane gasket supports effective environmental sealing.
- Bulkhead mounting provides a fixed connector interface directly on panels, enclosures and machinery.
- Suitable for compatible conventional multipole inserts and MIXO modular configurations.
Key Features
- ILME T-TYPE bulkhead mounting housing.
- Thermoplastic insulating construction.
- Two locking levers.
- Size 77.27.
- IP65 degree of protection.
- Polypropylene (PP) main housing material.
- Polyamide (PA) locking levers.
- Polyurethane (PUR) gasket.
- Grey RAL 7012 / RAL 7001 colour scheme.
- No cable entry due to bulkhead mounting configuration.
- Approximate product weight of 86 g.
- DNV and BV certified.
- RoHS compliant and free from declared REACH SVHC substances.
Lightweight Insulating Housing for Industrial Multipole Connections
The TCHI16 forms the fixed panel-mounted half of a compatible ILME heavy-duty connector assembly. An appropriate size 77.27 insert is installed within the housing, while the two levers engage with the pegs of a compatible mating hood to create a secure detachable connection. The polyurethane gasket contributes to the enclosure's IP65 protection when the connector system is correctly assembled.
ILME's size 77.27 T-TYPE platform can accommodate numerous compatible insert families for power, control and signal connections and also supports suitable four-module MIXO configurations. This flexibility allows the same thermoplastic enclosure platform to be adapted to a wide variety of machine-building and industrial automation requirements.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery and machine tools.
- Factory automation equipment.
- Control panels and electrical enclosures.
- Production and processing machinery.
- Packaging and material-handling equipment.
- OEM machine-building applications.
- Multipole power, control and signal connections.
- MIXO modular connector assemblies.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Thermoplastic | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Housing | |
| Frame Size | 77.27 | |
| IP Rating | IP65 | |
| HS Code | 85389099 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy | |
| Manufacturer | ILME | |
| Series | T-TYPE | |
| Model | TCHI16 / TCHI 16 | |
| Product type | Bulkhead mounting housing | |
| Connector format | Rectangular multipole | |
| Enclosure size | 77.27 | |
| Closing type | 2 levers | |
| Main material | Polypropylene (PP) | |
| Lever material | Polyamide (PA) | |
| Gasket material | Polyurethane (PUR) | |
| Colour | RAL 7012 grey / RAL 7001 grey | |
| Cable entry | None | |
| Degree of protection | IP65 | |
| Operating temperature range | -40 to +90 °C | |
| Weight | 86 g | |
| Approximate overall dimensions | 115 × 45 × 29 mm | |
| Panel cut-out | 103 × 36 mm | |
| Mounting hole centres | 96.5 × 32 mm | |
| Mounting holes | Ø4.5 mm | |
| Certifications | DNV, BV | |
| UL category | ECBT2 | |
| cUL category | ECBT8 | |
| RoHS conformity | Compliant | |
| REACH SVHC substances | None declared | |
| EAN | 8015747168557 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ILME TCHI16?
The ILME TCHI16 is a T-TYPE thermoplastic bulkhead mounting housing with two locking levers, designed for compatible size 77.27 heavy-duty rectangular connector assemblies.
What size is the ILME TCHI16?
The TCHI16 uses ILME's size 77.27 enclosure format, allowing it to accommodate compatible inserts and mating connector components designed for this housing size.
What material is the TCHI16 made from?
The main housing is manufactured from polypropylene (PP). Its locking levers are polyamide (PA), while the sealing gasket is polyurethane (PUR).
What is the IP rating of the ILME TCHI16?
The TCHI16 has an IP65 degree of protection when used as part of a correctly assembled compatible connector system.
What is the operating temperature range of the TCHI16?
ILME specifies an operating temperature range of -40 to +90 °C for the TCHI16.
Does the ILME TCHI16 have a cable entry?
No. The TCHI16 is a bulkhead mounting housing without a cable entry, as it is designed to mount directly to a panel, enclosure or machine surface.
Can MIXO modular inserts be used with the TCHI16?
Yes. ILME identifies the size 77.27 T-TYPE enclosure as suitable for compatible four-module MIXO configurations, in addition to numerous conventional multipole insert families.
What approvals does the ILME TCHI16 have?
The TCHI16 carries DNV and BV certifications and is listed under the applicable UL ECBT2 and cUL ECBT8 connector enclosure categories.
Trusted for Industrial Multipole Connections
ILME T-TYPE thermoplastic connector enclosures provide machine builders and automation engineers with lightweight, insulating and serviceable housing solutions for dependable multipole power, control and signal connections.
