Clipsal 56 Series 56CSC450-EO Cord Extension Socket 4 Round Pin 50A 500V IP66 Electric Orange

Description

Heavy three-phase power, sealed against the elements.

The Clipsal 56CSC450-EO is the trailing socket end of a 50A three-phase extension assembly. Rated 500V AC in a 4 round pin (3P + E) configuration and sealed to IP66, it keeps high-current connections protected where dust, water and rough handling are part of the job.

Key Features

• Rated current: 50 A
• Rated operational voltage: 500 V AC, 50 Hz
• Pin configuration: 4 round pin, 3P + E
• Ingress protection: IP66 conforming to AS 60529
• Screw terminals accept 2.5–25 mm² conductors
• Cable gland entry suits 9–29 mm cable outer diameter
• Polycarbonate housing with brass contact sleeves
• Operating temperature range: -25 °C to 75 °C
• Standards: AS/NZS 3120
• Electric Orange finish for on-site visibility
• 18 month manufacturer warranty
• Handling Time: 3 - 5 Days

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Why it Matters

IP66 sealing where leads get dragged

A cord extension socket lives on the ground. It gets dropped in puddles, dragged through dust and hosed down at the end of a shift. The 56CSC450-EO is rated IP66 conforming to AS 60529, meaning it is dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets from any direction. The polycarbonate housing carries a published operating range of -25 °C to 75 °C.

Terminations sized for a real 50A run

Fifty amps across three phases needs substantial conductor. The screw terminals accept 2.5–25 mm² and the cable gland takes cable from 9 mm up to 29 mm outer diameter, so the socket accommodates the flexible cord a 50A circuit calls for without adapters or workarounds. Contacts are brass sleeves, and the single-socket, external-mounting design means it terminates cleanly at the end of a lead.

Built for industry, small commercial and utility work

Clipsal lists this unit for industry, small commercial and utility applications, and publishes AS/NZS 3120 as the applicable standard. It carries an 18 month manufacturer warranty and Green Premium status, with a PVC-free, mercury-free build. For contractors and facilities teams standardising on 56 Series, it pairs with the matching 50A 4 round pin plug tops and appliance inlets in the same range.

What is a cord extension socket used for?
It forms the female end of an extension lead. The cord is terminated inside the socket, which then accepts a matching plug top on the equipment being powered.

Is the Clipsal 56CSC450-EO weatherproof?
Yes. It is rated IP66 conforming to AS 60529, which means dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets.

What size cable fits the 56CSC450-EO?
The cable gland accepts cable with an outer diameter of 9 to 29 mm, and the screw terminals take conductors from 2.5 to 25 mm².