One of the most incredible Australian brands that is known worldwide for its quality products is Clipsal. This now 100-year-old company started in the year 1920. Although the brand didn't always have such a large selection of products, it took only one to put them on the map. This was the first adjustable clip-on metal conduit fitting which soon became a range of products.
Since this was first introduced in Australia, Aussie electricians had quite an innovative solution on their hands. This iconic brand is a leading manufacturer in different industries such as data communications, energy management, home control systems, industrial infrastructure, cable management and more.
Clipsal Outlets
56C315
When it comes to power supply products, outlets are the first ones that come to mind as they're the main power source for household devices. Take the tried and true 56C315 for instance, it comes with 3 poles and an IP66 rating. This surface-mounted outlet is rated for 15 A and it can operate in temperatures between -25°C and 75°C. The 56C315 is compliant with both AS/ NZS 3123 and 3133 standards while being a mercury-free product.
The width of this outlet is 101 mm while its depth and height are 83 mm and 204 mm respectively. While it has one protective cover, that is because this flat pin industrial outlet comes with a switch on top of it. The material the cover is made of is ABS plastic while the contact area of the pins is made of phosphor bronze. This 56-series outlet has screw terminals that can work with cables between 1.5 and 6 mm2.
56C320
You can expect the 56C320 outlet from Clipsal to have the same ambient air temperature range as the C315 56 series outlet as well as IP rating and poles. What is different is that the C320 is rated for 20 A and its screw terminals can work with cables ranging from 2.5 to 6 mm2. The 56C320 also has greater depth coming in and 108 mm. You get the same protective cover as well as cover and contact materials. The C320 is also a mercury-free product.
56C410
With the 56C410 you're taking a big step up when it comes to the number of poles this industrial outlet comes with. While on paper, 4 poles aren't much of a difference, in real-life scenarios it is. This 56 series outlet may be rated only for 10 A, its operational voltage is much higher than that of the above-mentioned outlets as it comes in at 500 V. The screw terminals of the C410 can take in the same cables as the C310.
56C420
Although the same number of poles are present on the C420 as there are on the C410 the former is rated for 20 A instead of 15. It comes with the same dimensions but it has screw terminal means for cable between 2.5 and 6 mm2. The same IP rating and operational temperature range are found on the C420 too.
Clipsal Plugs
56P210
With a polycarbonate housing and brass pins, the 56P210 industrial plug has a cable gland entry and is rated for 10 A and 250 V. The P210 has a wire stripping length of both 35 mm and 10 mm while weighing only 140 g.
56P310
This 3 pole, 10 A, 250 V rated industrial plug has the same cable entry as the P210. But the former weighs 120 g and it comes with a screw terminal for cable between 0.75 and 1 mm2.
56P320
Although the 56P320 weighs 300 g it's rated for 20 A and 250 V. The screw terminal size can take in anywhere from 1 to 6 mm2 cables. The same materials are used for the housing and pins as on the above two plugs.
56P420
If you want a more durable industrial plug from Clipsal, go for the 56P420. This plug is rated for 500 V and 20 A. It may weigh 60 g more than the P320 but it can take more too.
Clipsal Switches
56SW110
The 56SW110 is a rotary knob industrial switch. Part of the 56 series it's rated for 10 A and 250 V while it weighs 460 g. The same IP rating and operational temperature range of all the above products are found on the SW110.
56SW132
This 1-pole, surface-mounted switch has the same voltage rating as the SW110 but it has a higher amp rating coming in at 32 A. This also increases its weight which is 600 g.
56SW320
With the SW320 you get a 3-pole industrial switch that is rated for 500 V and 20 A. This more powerful switch weighs 20 g less than the SW132 and it's made of the same material – polycarbonate.
56SW350
The only difference between the WS350 and WS320 is that the former is rated for 50 A. Everything else is the same except for the weight which is 740 g.