Clipsal 56SO540-GY 56 Series IP66 Surface Socket 500V 40A 5 Pin Round - Grey

Description

Heavy-duty three-phase power, weatherproof to the core.

The Clipsal 56SO540-GY delivers a robust IP66-rated surface socket built for demanding industrial and outdoor installations. It couples a 500V 40A five-pin round configuration with a grey polycarbonate enclosure that withstands dust, high-pressure water jets and Australian weather extremes.

Key Features

• IP66 dust-tight and high-pressure water jet protection
• 500V AC 40A rated capacity for three-phase supply
• 5-pin round configuration, 3P + N + E poles
• Grey polycarbonate cover with brass screw contacts
• Screw terminals accepting 6-16 mm² rigid or stranded cable
• Surface mount, external mounting design
• Operating range -25 to 75 °C
• AS/NZS 3112 compliant, PVC-free and mercury-free construction
• Green Premium certified with 18-month manufacturer warranty

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Why it Matters

Built for Australian Site Conditions
The IP66 rating and wide -25 to 75 °C operating window suit exposed switchboards, plant rooms and outdoor equipment right across the country. The polycarbonate cover shrugs off UV exposure, airborne dust and washdown, so the socket keeps working reliably in spots where a standard indoor accessory would quickly fail. AS/NZS 3112 compliance means you get consistent, on-standard installations from Cairns to Hobart with no surprises.

Three-Phase Capacity Where You Need It
Rated at 500V 40A across three phases plus neutral and earth, the 56SO540-GY is a workhorse for heavier equipment loads such as pumps, compressors, welders and larger portable machinery. The 5-pin round configuration follows the Australian industrial pattern, giving you a consistent, familiar interface for compatible plugs, extension leads and appliance inlets on site day after day.

Made for Trades and Maintenance Crews
Screw terminals accept 6-16 mm² rigid or stranded conductors, tightened to a defined 0.8 N·m torque for repeatable, sound terminations every time. Surface mounting means sparkies get quick installation directly on walls, brackets and switchboard panels without cutting into existing structures. A modest 0.6 kg net weight and compact 101 x 107 x 102 mm footprint help keep the fit-out tidy.

Q: Is the Clipsal 56SO540-GY rated for outdoor use?
A: Yes. The IP66 rating provides full dust-tight and high-pressure water jet protection suited to outdoor and washdown environments.

Q: What plug type fits this socket?
A: It accepts a matching 5-pin round 3P+N+E industrial plug rated to 500V 40A, following the Australian 56 Series pattern.

Q: What size cable does the terminal accept?
A: The screw terminals accept 6-16 mm² rigid or stranded cable, tightened to a torque of 0.8 N·m.