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 generally used in polyphase systems, with high currents, or when protection from environmental hazards is required. Industrial outlets may have weatherproof covers, waterproofing sleeves, or may be interlocked with a switch to prevent accidental disconnection of an energized plug.
Construction and Color Coding
Plugs have the earth pin of a larger diameter than the others, and are located in different places
Voltage rating and other characteristics are represented by a color code (in three-phase plugs, the stated voltage is the phase-phase voltage, not the phase-neutral voltage).
Plugs have the earth pin of a larger diameter than the others, and located in different places depending on the voltage rating, making it impossible to mate, for instance, a blue plug with a yellow socket.
Since the different current ratings have different overall sizes, it is also not possible to mate different pin configurations or current ratings. For example, a 16 A 3P+E 400 V plug will not mate with a 16 A 3P+N+E 400 V socket and a 16 A P+N+E 230 V plug will not mate with a 32 A P+N+E 230 V socket.
Industrial Socket
A socket is a way through which the plug connects the appliance, which generally consists, plastic covering that coats the wiring and socket loops provided in the plug settings, such that nickel is coated in the wires to avoid corrosion, as well as easier conductivity.
An artificially hollow electrical device in which plugs of several applications fits in, to receive the adequate energy, is called Industrial socket. These days many different types of sockets are available as per the application and requirement.
Some of the main types are raw socket, stream socket, datagram socket, etc. Also, the industrial sockets are available in various combinations of pins.
Industrial Plug
A plug consists of easier words pins, holder translator and connector. A socket holds in detail, a thread to ensure contact, an open contact sleeve to protect it by dust and other dirt, special design to hold the socket current, one-piece contact pin in conductivity and nickel-plated for non-corrosion conductivity.
Application In Industries
At C&S Electric, it is the consistent endeavor to bring quality industrial plugs and sockets to the clients
At C&S Electric, it is the consistent endeavor to bring the best quality industrial plugs and sockets for the customers.
The range of industrial plugs and sockets are safe, reliable and durable. The range is designed to meet individual application needs and is available from 16A to 63A up to an IP67 rating.
Key Benefits of industrial plugs and sockets
- Industrial plugs and sockets are so much safer to use than bare wires and cables in unusual conditions. In places having high temperature or humidity, they work perfectly well, as most of the high-quality industrial plugs and switches are made of thermoplastic material and are waterproof.
- They are relatively cheaper and affordable than other wires or cables that are used for various purposes.
- Industrial plugs and switches are essential and necessary for any electrical devices to connect and disconnect with the power.
- They are not only easy to install but are extremely convenient to use, high-impact resistant and have a long life.
