ILME CHI10L — Bulkhead Mounting Housing / Base, Size 57.27, Single Lever

Product Overview

The ILME CHI10L is a rugged, industrial‑grade bulkhead mounting housing (base) designed for the ILME C‑Type modular connector system. With its 57 × 27 mm footprint (“57.27”), it provides a secure, panel‑mounted enclosure for connector inserts. The CHI10L features a single lever locking mechanism, galvanized die‑cast aluminum body, and offers high ingress protection when mated correctly.

This base is intended to accept ILME C‑Type 10‑pole (or corresponding) inserts, which then mate with an appropriate hood or counterpart housing to complete a sealed connector solution.

Key Features & Benefits

• Mounting Style: Bulkhead / panel mount, for installation through panels or enclosure walls.
• Module / Shell Size: 57.27 mm rectangular format, designed to interface with standard ILME 10B (C‑Type) inserts and hoods.
• Locking Mechanism: Single lever latch for robust, repeatable clamping force.
• Material & Construction: Epoxy coated, die‑cast aluminum housing for strength and corrosion resistance.
• Ingress Protection / Sealing: Rated IP66 (dust-tight and protected against high pressure water jets) when properly assembled and locked down.
• Operating Temperature: –40 °C to +125 °C (suitable for many industrial environments)
• Panel / Bulkhead Dimensions: Typical body length ~76.5 mm, width ~95.5 mm, height ~29 mm.
• Colour / Finish: Standard grey (RAL 7040) finish for industrial use.
• Certifications / Standards: Compliant with ILME’s quality and environmental standards; RoHS, etc. (as with other ILME C‑Type housings)

Applications & Use Cases

• Fixed panel mounting of connector interfaces on machine enclosures, control panels, junction boxes
• Environments requiring protection from dust, moisture, oil, and mechanical impact when the connector is mated
• Use in industrial automation, machinery, robotics, and factory systems
• Situations where access from the enclosure (bulkhead) side is needed for routing and wiring

Typical Specifications Summary

Ordering & Compatibility Notes

• Base only: The CHI10L is just the housing (bulkhead base). It does not include connector inserts, contacts, or the mating hood.
• To build a full, functional connector assembly, you must pair this base with compatible ILME 10‑pole inserts and a matching hood/cover that seals properly with it.
• Proper sealing (gaskets, correct torque, alignment) and compatible mating hoods are critical to achieving the rated IP protection.