Clipsal 56 Series 56K2SW132-GY Key Operated Surface Switch IP66 250V 32A 1P Grey

Description

High-current 32A key-operated isolation, weather-sealed and Aussie-standard rated.

The Clipsal 56K2SW132-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 with the key removable in either the ON or the OFF position.

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
• K2 mechanism - locks in both ON and OFF positions, supplied with random key
• Suitable for isolation duty per manufacturer specification
• Rotary handle also accepts 2 padlocks (8-8 mm) for additional mechanical lock-out
• 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
• Grey polycarbonate housing and grey key handle
• Operating range -25 to 75 °C
• Certified to AS/NZS 3133, Green Premium, mercury-free

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Identifying This SKU - K2

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 56K2SW132-GY has K2 in the model number (locks in both ON and OFF positions)

Why it Matters

Higher-Current Isolation, Key-Controlled Both Ways

At 32A with a 32 kA breaking capacity, the 56K2SW132-GY sits at the top of the 56 Series single-pole key-operated range and is rated for heavier single-phase loads than the 20A and 15A siblings. Schneider Electric lists this SKU as suitable for isolation duty, so it can be specified where a proper isolator is required rather than a switching function alone. The K2 mechanism means the key locks the circuit either ON for critical loads that must not be casually switched off, or OFF for maintenance and lockout. The rotary handle also accepts two 8 mm padlocks in the OFF position for additional mechanical lock-out, and only authorised keyholders can change the switch state.

Weather-Sealed for Exposed Sites

The IP66 seal 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 and industrial environments exposed to dust, jetted water and wide temperature swings.

Compliant to Australian Standards

Manufactured to AS/NZS 3133, the 56K2SW132-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 prospective fault current the switch can safely interrupt. At 32 kA, the 56K2SW132-GY is rated to safely open under fault currents up to that level, giving good headroom on higher-current single-phase circuits.

Q: What does the K2 in 56K2SW132-GY mean?
A: The K2 designation means the isolator can be locked with the removable key in either the ON or the OFF position. The K1 variant locks in the OFF position only.

Q: Can the Clipsal 56K2SW132-GY be padlocked for lockout-tagout?
A: Yes. The rotary handle accepts up to 2 padlocks with an 8 mm shackle, giving mechanical lock-out on top of the K2 key mechanism for maintenance and service work on 32A 250V single pole circuits.