WHY DO YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT INDUSTRIAL SOCKETS AND PLUGS?

 WHY DO WE WANT TO KNOW ABOUT INDUSTRIAL SOCKETS AND PLUGS?

Industrial and multiphase plugs and sockets provide a connection to the electrical mains rated at higher voltages and currents than household plugs and sockets. They are commonly used in polyphase systems, with high currents, or when they need protection against environmental hazards.

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THE COLOUR CODE.

The color of an industrial plug and socket is strictly tied to the voltage. For Example, the blue products have a voltage of 200v, and the red refers to 380v. By knowing this, you can’t be wrong when choosing the voltage.

APPLICATION AREAS OF INDUSTRIAL PLUGS AND SOCKETS

·       Agriculture & Chemical industry

·       Construction sites

·       shipyards

·       Sports complexes and other places of public entertainment, TV and film studios.

·       Food industry

·       Heavy & Light industries

·       Installations for EDP centres

·       Ports & Airports

·       Water treatment plants

WHY WE WANT USE INDUSTRIAL PLUG AND SOCKETS IN CONSTRUCTIONS

1) ANTI-ELECTRIC SHOCK DESIGN.

As for the industrial plug and socket, the earth pin is longer than the positive and negative pin, meaning that in any case, the application will first be ground before being electrified. Very secure design.

2) HIGH PROTECTION RATING.

When using an industrial plug and, people are well protected with materials with high insulation quality-grade so that people can’t touch the electrified parts. we cannot tell further without saying that there is an IP67 waterproof product that will further protect the safety of people in severe conditions.

Industrial Plug And Sockets Of Protection Degree:

·       IP44

·       IP67

3) LOAD CAPACITY.

The household plug and socket are normally 10A, they can barely carry a 4000W power application. By contrast, the industrial plug and socket cord has a section area of 1.5mm2. They can easily carry more KW.

4) LIFESPAN.

For a household plug or socket, the maximum insertion time is around 4500-5000. However, the industrial plug and socket have an average lifespan of more than 10 years. The allowed insertion times are up to 100,000.

INDUSTRIAL PLUGS AND SOCKETS RANGE

3 Pin 16A, 32A & 63A, 240V AC IP44 & 67 versions

5 Pin 16A, 32A, 63A & 125A, 415V AC IP44 & 67 versions

3, 5 Pin 16A & 32A, 240/415V AC interlocked sockets IP44 & 67 versions

AC distribution box with socket 16A, 32A & 63A IP40 versions

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Why can’t you use household plug and socket for industrial applications?

There are two reasons.

First, the industrial utility uses 3 phase electricity, which determines that the industrial socket and plug 2 phase power are completely different from the home-purpose connectors.

Second, the home plug and socket do not have adequate security configuration to meet industrial application requirements.

EXAMPLE: Welding Process, Drilling Process, Wall & Floor Cutting Extra

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