Clipsal 56K1SW132-GY 56 Series IP66 Key Operated Surface Switch 1 Gang 250VAC 32A - Grey

Description

Secure 32A isolation, key-controlled and Aussie-standard rated.

The Clipsal 56K1SW132-GY is a key-operated single-pole surface-mount isolator switch in a sealed IP66 polycarbonate enclosure. Rated 32A at 250VAC with a 32 kA breaking capacity, it isolates higher-current single-phase circuits under key-controlled access.

Key Features

• IP66 rated to AS 60529 - dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets
• 32 A rated current at 250 V AC 50 Hz, 1-pole switching
• K1 mechanism - locks in the OFF position only, supplied with random key
• Suitable for isolation duty per manufacturer specification
• Motor rating M250 at 250V (AS/NZS 3133)
• 32 kA breaking capacity, 1 kA short-circuit making capacity
• Rated impulse withstand 4 kV, short-time withstand 1.2 kA for 1 s
• Rotary handle also accepts 2 padlocks (8-8 mm) for lock-out
• Grey polycarbonate housing, -25 to 75°C operating range
• Certified to AS/NZS 3133, Green Premium, mercury-free

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Identifying This SKU - K1

The 56 Series key-operated range uses a naming convention that tells you exactly what the lock does and which key it takes:

• K1 - Locks in OFF position only
• K2 - Locks in ON and OFF positions
• CK - Common Key

This SKU 56K1SW132-GY has K1 in the model number (locks in OFF position only)

Why it Matters

Higher-Current Isolation

At 32A with a 32 kA breaking capacity, the 56K1SW132-GY handles heavier single-phase loads than the 15A and 20A siblings in the same family, while carrying the same OEM rating for isolation duty. The removable key adds an access-control layer that a rotary-only switch cannot provide, and the rotary handle also accepts two 8 mm padlocks in the OFF position for additional mechanical lock-out.

Weather-Sealed for Exposed Sites

The IP66 seal to AS 60529 keeps dust out and withstands direct water jets. Operating from -25 to 75°C, the polycarbonate housing is designed to hold up in outdoor installations exposed to dust and jetted water.

Compliant to Australian Standards

Manufactured to AS/NZS 3133, the 56K1SW132-GY covers M250 motor duty at 250V and is backed by an 18-month Schneider Electric manufacturer warranty. The unit is Green Premium listed and mercury-free.

Q: What sits behind the 32 kA breaking capacity rating?
A: Breaking capacity is the largest fault current the switch can safely interrupt. At 32 kA, the 56K1SW132-GY is rated to safely open under fault currents up to that level.

Q: What does the K1 in 56K1SW132-GY mean?
A: The K1 designation means the isolator locks in the OFF position only. The K2 variant locks in both ON and OFF positions.

Q: Is the 56K1SW132-GY supplied with a common key?
A: No. Without CK in the part number, the switch is supplied with a random key. CK-suffix variants use the common No 103 key but are not currently in our range.