How are Industrial Plug and Socket different from Domestic Plug and Switches?
• Industrial plugs and sockets have a higher current carrying capacity compared to domestic plugs and sockets.
• Industrial plug sockets have higher IP protection parameters like IP44, IP54, IP67, and IP68 compared to household and domestic plugs which it is limited to lower protection since their uses are limited to common devices and applications.
• The industrial type plug sockets can take current to 125 Amp and 440 Volt whereas domestic type plug and sockets can take current to 16 Amp in India.
• The built quality is different compared to domestic switches and sockets as they are often used for heavy machinery, in a hazardous environment.
• Industrial plugs and connectors are available in single phase and three phases whereas domestic plugs are limited to a single phase only.
What are the key characteristics and benefits of Industrial Plugs and Sockets?
• Industrial plugs and Sockets are highly safe, durable, and easy to use.
• They can withstand extreme conditions along with a high current carrying capacity from 16A to 125A.
• The plug and sockets are available in 2 poles, 3 poles, 4 poles, and 5 poles.
• They are commonly found in red and blue where red symbolizes three phases whereas green a single phase.
• They are made up of high-quality ABS material or PVC material mostly.
• There is a wide range of products available in industrial plugs and sockets like straight plugs, angled plugs, panel-mounted sockets, coupler sockets, reverse plugs or inlet plugs, wall-mounted inlets, low voltage plugs, and sockets, etc.
Different applications of Industrial Plug and Socket?
• Civil Construction sites and infra projects
• Industrial kitchen
• Adventure parks, stadiums, parks
• Data centers
• Container Dock and Ports
• Stage lighting and entertainment centers
• Factories and mechanical sites
• Power panel and power distribution unit manufacturers
Why are industrial plugs and sockets of a different colors? What is the significance of each color?
Each color has its significance to indicate the voltage carrying capacity, therefore each plug and socket has a specific color to understand its voltage.
• The yellow color indicates 110 Voltage. It is often considered low voltage in the Indian market and is often used in the USA.
• The blue color indicates 230 Voltage. It is one of the most commonly seen colors in the industrial plug and socket segment as it has wide applications.
• The red color indicates 440 Voltage. It has a wide application in industries for heavy machinery.
• Black and Green color indicates 500 Voltage with a difference of Hertz. It is used in rare applications.
How to ensure the high quality of industrial plugs and sockets?
• Make sure the brand you purchase for industrial plugs and sockets uses virgin raw material for its products.
• Ensure that the industrial plug and sockets are made of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene material, commonly referred to as ABS.
• Make sure all the pins used in the plugs are solid and nickel plated.
• It is very important to understand that the brand you trust for their plug and sockets is confident about their product quality, thereby offering you a warranty on it in case of any manufacturing defects.