Clipsal 56SO520-GY IP66 56 Series Surface Socket 500V 20A 5 Round Pin - Grey

Description

Rugged three phase power where you need it most.

The Clipsal 56SO520-GY is an IP66 rated surface-mount three phase socket outlet delivering 500V AC at 20A through five round pins. Built for weather-exposed installations where reliable multi-phase power distribution is essential and downtime is not an option.

Key Features

• Rated 500V AC, 20A, 3 phase configuration (3P + N + E)
• Five round pins to Australian industrial standard
• IP66 weatherproof surface enclosure
• ABS cover with brass screw terminals
• Terminal capacity 2.5 to 6 mm² rigid or stranded conductors
• Tightening torque 0.8 N.m
• Three M25 conduit entry points
• Operating range -25°C to +75°C
• Dimensions 107 (H) × 101 (W) × 102 (D) mm, 0.62 kg
• Compliant with AS/NZS 3112
• Green Premium certified with 18 month warranty

In stock and dispatched fast right across Australia.

Why it Matters

Built for tough Australian conditions
The Clipsal 56 Series has been the workhorse of Australian industrial power distribution for decades. The 56SO520-GY carries an IP66 rating, which means it is sealed against dust ingress and powerful water jets from any direction. That makes it well suited to weather-exposed installations, wash-down areas, and any environment where dust and moisture are constant factors.

Three phase capacity in a compact footprint
Five round pins deliver full three phase power plus neutral and earth conductors, rated to 500V AC at 20A. The screw terminal block accepts rigid or stranded conductors from 2.5 up to 6 mm², making termination straightforward on standard three phase installations. Contacts are brass for reliable current transfer over repeated plug cycles, and the specified tightening torque of 0.8 N.m ensures consistent termination quality on site.

Wide operating temperature range
The specified -25°C to +75°C ambient operating window covers hot outdoor summers, cold environments, and equipment room temperatures without derating. Combined with the IP66 seal, the socket handles both external and internal deployments where standard-rated socket outlets would not be appropriate.

Compliance and long-term reliability
Manufactured to AS/NZS 3112 and carrying Schneider Electric's Green Premium status, the 56SO520-GY comes with an 18 month manufacturer warranty. The ABS cover material resists impact and general wear, while the sealed surface-mount enclosure protects the internal contacts and wiring across the product's service life. The environmental disclosure document ENVPEP2511024EN is available from the OEM for procurement records.

Q: What plug matches the Clipsal 56SO520-GY socket?
A: Any 500V 20A three phase plug with five round pins in the same 3P + N + E configuration, such as the Clipsal 56P520 straight plug or the 56PA520 angled plug from the same 56 Series range.

Q: Is the 56SO520-GY suitable for outdoor use?
A: Yes. With an IP66 rating and an ambient operating range of -25°C to +75°C, the socket is designed for exposed outdoor mounting including wash-down and high-humidity environments.

Q: What cable size can the 56SO520-GY accept?
A: The screw terminals accept rigid or stranded conductors from 2.5 mm² up to 6 mm² in cross-section, with a specified tightening torque of 0.8 N.m per terminal.