Clipsal 56SO532-RO IP66 56 Series Surface Socket 500V 32A 5 Round Pin - Chemical Resistant Orange

Description

Three phase power built for chemical-heavy environments.

The Clipsal 56SO532-RO is an IP66 rated surface-mount three phase socket outlet delivering 500V AC at 32A through five round pins. Distinguished by its Chemical Resistant Orange PC+PET cover, suited to installations where standard ABS enclosures would not be an appropriate choice.

Key Features

• Rated 500V AC, 32A, 3 phase configuration (3P + N + E)
• Five round pins to Australian industrial standard
• IP66 weatherproof surface enclosure
• Chemical Resistant Orange PC+PET cover with brass screw terminals
• Terminal capacity 4 to 16 mm² rigid or stranded conductors
• Tightening torque 0.8 N.m
• Three conduit entries: 2× M25 and 1× M32
• Operating range -25°C to +75°C
• Dimensions 107 (H) × 101 (W) × 102 (D) mm, 0.64 kg
• Compliant with AS/NZS 3112
• Green Premium certified with 18 month warranty

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Why it Matters

Chemical resistance is the point
The RO variant exists for a reason. The PC+PET cover material offers significantly higher resistance to solvents, oils, and industrial chemicals than the standard ABS used on grey variants. The distinctive high-visibility orange colour signals the chemical-resistant specification to anyone approaching the installation, reducing the chance of a wrong-cover replacement during maintenance.

Higher current for bigger loads
The 32A rating gives significantly more headroom than the 20A equivalent, making the 56SO532-RO the right fit where higher current draw or larger cable is a factor. The five round pins carry three phase power plus neutral and earth, delivered through a socket outlet built to Australian industrial standards.

Larger terminals for larger cable
The screw terminal block accepts rigid or stranded conductors from 4 up to 16 mm², matching the higher current rating and giving installers room for the thicker conductors that a 32A circuit typically demands. Contacts are brass throughout, and the specified tightening torque of 0.8 N.m ensures consistent termination on site.

Weatherproof to IP66
The IP66 rating means the enclosure is completely sealed against dust ingress and can withstand powerful water jets from any direction. Combined with the -25°C to +75°C ambient operating window, the socket handles both outdoor exposure and interior deployments across a wide range of climates.

Compliance and long-term reliability
Manufactured to AS/NZS 3112 and carrying Schneider Electric's Green Premium status, the 56SO532-RO comes with an 18 month manufacturer warranty. The environmental disclosure document ENVPEP2511024EN is available from the OEM for procurement records.

Q: How is the 56SO532-RO different from the standard grey 56SO532-GY?
A: The RO version uses a PC+PET cover for greater resistance to solvents and industrial chemicals, and its high-visibility orange colour identifies it as the chemical-resistant variant. Electrical ratings, pin configuration, terminals, and dimensions are identical to the grey version.

Q: What plug matches the Clipsal 56SO532-RO socket?
A: Any 500V 32A three phase plug with five round pins in the same 3P + N + E configuration, such as the Clipsal 56P532-RO straight plug or the 56PA532-RO angled plug in matching Chemical Resistant Orange.

Q: What cable size can the 56SO532-RO accept?
A: The screw terminals accept rigid or stranded conductors from 4 mm² up to 16 mm² in cross-section, with a specified tightening torque of 0.8 N.m per terminal.