Corrosion is a natural yet critical phenomenon, defined as the progressive degradation of a material due to its interaction with the surrounding environment, which can significantly accelerate this process, potentially compromising the reliability and long-term durability of electrical systems. It can be caused by:
 Moisture or water presence |
 Oxygen exposure |
 Aggressive chemicals and salts |
 Environmental conditions |
 Galvanic coupling |
For this reason, at ILME, corrosion resistance is evaluated during connector design especially from a functional standpoint: corrosion must never become penetrating, affect the connector locking mechanisms, or allow contaminations of internal contacts and terminations, as this would compromise electrical performance. Salt spray testing provides a controlled, repeatable benchmark to verify resistance levels beyond purely aesthetic standards.
We offer a comprehensive portfolio of solutions engineered to meet specific environmental conditions and application requirements. The more demanding the scenario, the higher the level of protection our enclosures deliver.
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IP68
For railway applications and in environments where high pressure resistance, impact strength, and corrosion resistance are required, with a degree of protection IP68, these components provide a reliable and high-performance solution.
- Aluminium die-cast alloy.
- Epoxy-polyester thermosetting powder coating, colour black RAL 9005, resistant to external agents and impacts.
- Gaskets in anti-aging, oil resistant, grease resistant and fuel resistant NBR elastomer.
- Application: Aggressive environments.
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W-TYPE
The W-TYPE enclosure series for aggressive environments is designed for industrial applications with particularly aggressive external agents. Its advanced surface treatment delivers up to 50% higher corrosion resistance in salt spray testing compared to standard solutions.
- Aluminium die-cast alloy.
- Pre-coating chromate conversion treatment RoHS 2 compliant.
- FKM Fluoroelastomer gaskets (with improved resistance to chemicals and aging).
- Application: Highly aggressive environments.
E-Xtreme®
The E-Xtreme® series is built for the most demanding conditions imaginable. Its unique patented protective coating – applied prior to the finishing layer – guarantees maximum protection against pollution, erosion, and long-term exposure to corrosive agents, achieving up to 3,000 hours of resistance in salt spray testing (EN ISO 9227).
- Aluminium die-cast alloy.
- Special plasma coating and epoxy powder coating, dark grey RAL 7016.
- FKM Fluoroelastomer gaskets (with improved resistance to chemicals and aging).
- Application: Extremely aggressive environments.
