Clipsal 56 Series: Market-Leading Industrial Switchgear

When it comes to low voltage industrial voltage systems, electrical plugs and extension sockets are the connectors that businesses rely on to keep the power flowing. In fact, instantly pluggable and unpluggable switchgear are possibly the most commonly used components used in industrial power distribution. That’s why it’s in every business’s interest to only consider investing in the safest, and ultimately the most reliable plugs and extensions on the market.

For more than 100 years, SA’s own Clipsal has been on the cutting edge of plug and socket manufacturing for some of the most brutal working environments on the planet, with their 56 Series switchgear is regarded as the pinnacle of low-voltage electrical engineering. They’re designed to handle a virtually limitless range of low-voltage industrial operations, and are proof that businesses don’t have to spend a lot to get premium performing plugs and sockets that meet all AS/NZS standards for safety and compliance.

Guaranteed Peace of Mind With Clipsal 56 Series Industrial Switchgear

Whether it’s their ability to absorb rough handling and savage impacts, or their unmatched resistance to environmental exposure, Clipsal 56 Series accessories and switchgear like their market-leading 56P432 quick connect straight plug are the standard for heavy duty industrial use. They’re among the most popular components from a robust family of multi-pole plug and socket accessories designed for low voltage and 3 phase duty ratings from 20V – 500V/10A – 50A for both indoor and outdoor use, and boast an array of build qualities that include:

• Screwless, UV-stabilised transparent polycarbonate or ABS bodies;
• Snap-shut construction with corrosion resistant stainless steel combination head screws;
• Contoured switch profiles with IP-rated retention rings;
• Transparent socket covers for instant pin/configuration identification; and,
• Raised lettering and indications for positive switch positioning.

Clipsal 56 Series plugs and extension sockets are designed to comply with AS/NZS 3123 standards for plug and socket configurations, and appropriate sections of AS/NZS 3947 for associated industrial plug and socket combinations and AS/NZS 3133 air break switches. They offer the guaranteed peace of mind businesses need for deployment in especially harsh industrial environments like processing plants, refineries and mines where UV and chemical exposure are unavoidable.

Clipsal 56 Provides Perfect Compatibility For All Applications

While the mechanical qualities of 56 Series industrial plug and socket accessories are their most compelling attribute, it’s their thermal and chemical properties that give them the industrial advantage. The rigid, UV-stabilised polycarbonate construction of 56 Series industrial plugs and sockets gives them a temperature resistant range between -25°C and 75°C, and is backed by Clipsal’s proprietary colour-coded chemical-resistance identification system utilising the following hues:

• Standard, high impact grey (GY). Grey is the standard, high impact colour used on all of Clipsal’s indoor and outdoor high-impact polycarbonate 56 Series industrial switchgear, including plugs and sockets. It denotes heavy duty protection for most harsh outdoor environments that require IP66 protection against full dust and high pressure moisture intrusion.
• Chemical resistant grey (CG/GG). Clipsals’s CG and GG grey chemical-coded 3 phase plug and socket accessories are designed especially for harsh, high-alkaline environments. They’re among the most commonly used electrical accesories by food and beverage processors, as well as cleaning agent and semiconductor manufacturers.
• Chemical resistant orange (RO). Orange colour-coded sockets and plugs are designed for high-visibility indoor and outdoor environments where alkalis and weak acids are routinely present. Mining operations and chemical processors are among the most frequent industrial users, especially where moisture and high pressure water are present.
• Chemical resistant white (RW). RW industrial socket accessories are manufactured in both IP54- and IP66-rated configurations, and provide the same level of chemical resistance as RO fixtures. Their iconic white bodies are preferred in facilities like laboratories, kitchens and hospitals where any built up dirt or contamination can be quickly identified and cleaned.
• Electric orange (EO). Clipsal’s electric orange 3 phase socket and plug lineup are also designed to withstand the same harsh indoor and outdoor environments that their RO and RW counterparts. EO accessories, however, feature transparent bodies that allow electrical staff and facility managers to quickly inspect pin-out assignments for maximum safety and compliance.

Together with their 50% quicker spring-tensioned terminal connections, the colour-coded convenience of 56 Series industrial plug accessories help give businesses the critical time-saving advantage they need for optimal performance while maintaining maximum safety. And their perfect compatibility with all Clipsal 56 Series modular industrial switch enclosures ensures seamless installations, regardless of the type of application they’re used with.

Clipsal 56 Series Scalability Give Businesses Maximum Flexibility

From the straightforward connectivity and durability of plug and extension sockets like the 56P320, to the wide range of specialised combination socket appliances like the 56C520RC, modularity is the key to Clipsal’s 56 Series’ success. The lineup’s comprehensive industrial power switch and switchgear system is renowned for its robust configurability, and incorporates a full complement of components like 56E mounting enclosures, 56S lockable covers and 56J armoured cable junction boxes. All, however, share a core of high quality, highly durable attributes that include:

• Full-scale scalability. 56 Series industrial sockets are designed to be compiled in 1 – 16 gang modular back boxes, allowing businesses to arrange them in fully customisable formations. Clipsal also manufactures a range of ruggedly constructed portable 56C and 56S combined switch sockets that can be transported to, and inside worksites for optimum powerpoint flexibility.
• Quick and easy installations. 56 Series 3 phase power plug accessories don’t just enjoy 50% quicker assembly times. Their use of stainless steel enclosure and mounting hardware helps ensure each installation is quick and corrosion-free.
• A powerful commitment to safety. Safety is always a priority where electricity is concerned – especially in occupational settings. That’s why in addition to their transparent housings and superior IP-ratings, 56 Series 3 phase plug accessories include built-in padlockable/lockout facilities and extra internal insulation to help assure maximum operator, and ultimately facility safety.

56 Series modular back boxes can also joined together to create fully customisable distribution boards. They provide the absolute flexibility that businesses need to satisfy all their electrical needs from a single assembly.

The Final Word

At the end of the day, modern businesses demand maximum flexibility and durability form their industrial switchgear. They’re expected to be as safe as they are rugged, though. That’s where Clipsal’s 56P432 made with industry-leading expertise comes through.

This type of market-leading accessories and switchgear exemplify the professionalism and technical mastery that goes into all Clipsal 56 Series low voltage switchgear. No matter if they’re called on for indoor or outdoor duty, the 56 Series has everything a business needs to keep the power flowing.