ILME CAO16.29 — Side-Entry Hood, PG29, 77.27 Shell

Product Overview

The ILME CAO16.29 is a robust, industrial‑grade metal hood (cable‑side housing) in the ILME C‑Type connector family. It is designed for side cable entry with a PG29 threaded gland interface and fits the 77 × 27 mm modular footprint (commonly “77.27”) used for 16‑pole / larger multipole applications.

When paired with an appropriate base / bulkhead housing and insert, the CAO16.29 forms the cable side of a sealed multipole connector system, suitable for harsh industrial environments.

Key Features & Benefits

• Cable Entry / Threading: Side entry via PG29 threaded opening, accommodating PG29 cable glands.
• Shell Size: 77.27 mm (compatible with ILME C‑Type 16‑pole inserts)
• Pegs / Alignment: 4 alignment pegs in this standard version to ensure stable mating alignment.
• Material / Finish: Epoxy coated die‑cast aluminum housing for mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and durability.
• Ingress Protection: Rated IP66 when assembled properly (dust-tight, protection from high-pressure water jets).
• Durability / Mating Cycles: Engineered for long service life over many mating / unmating cycles.
• Operating Temperature Range: –40 °C to +125 °C (typical for ILME heavy‑duty connector components)

Applications & Use Cases

• Cable‑to-panel or cable‑to-cable multipole connections in industrial automation
• Use in machinery, control cabinets, process equipment
• Environments with dust, moisture, vibration, or mechanical stresses
• Systems where side routing of cables is preferred over top entry
• Modular connector setups allowing easy disconnection / replacement

Specifications Summary

Ordering & Compatibility Notes

• Housing only: CAO16.29 is the hood (cable side housing) only — it does not include the electrical insert (contacts) or the mating base / housing.
• To build a full, sealed connector, you must pair it with:
    1. A matching 16‑pole ILME insert (male or female)
    2. A compatible base / bulkhead housing (77.27 shell)
    3. Proper gaskets / seals and correct alignment / torque for the assembly
• Use an appropriate PG29 cable gland to match cable outer diameter and maintain sealing.