The range of products covers a wide range of different installation requirements. The plugs and socket-outlets are suitable for fixed or mobile installations. The fixed plugs and socket-outlets may be wall or flush-mounted. Thanks to the wide range of ILME enclosures of the FM, FC, TM, QM and BK series (types BC...) the flush-mounting plugs and socket-outlets can be assembled rapidly in a group configuration. These construction features enable ILME plugs and socket-outlets to be suitable for use in most demanding applications:

The following parameters must be considered when selecting the correct type of plugs and socket-outlets:

* The rated current of the equipment to be power supplied via the plug and socket.

* The rated voltage of the power supply and the type of distribution (single or three-phase, with or without the neutral conductor) to determine the number of poles for the hour position. The hour position "1h" is available for all those voltages or voltage ranges >50V and for frequencies not covered by the standards.

* The type of installation (fixed or mobile) to determine the construction type of the plug and socket (flush-mounting straight or inclined, wall, mobile, mobile angled).

* The location of the installation to determine the degree of protection required (IP44 or IP67) and the voltage (in some areas the installation standards require very low voltage).

The following types of plugs and socket-outlets are available:

* wall-mounting plugs and socket-outlets (low and extra-low voltage).

* plug and socket-outlets and straight flush-mounting socket-outlets (low and extra-low voltage).

* plugs and inclined flush-mounting socket-outlets (low voltage).

* straight plugs and couplers (low and extra-low voltage).

* angled plugs (low voltage).

* 5-pole plugs with phase inverter (low voltage, SIP type).

* 5-pole single-block plugs and socket-outlets (low voltage, PEM type) for automated cabling.