Clipsal 56SW120-GY 56 Series IP66 Surface Switch 1 Gang 250VAC 20A - Grey

Description

Rugged 20A isolation, weather-sealed and Aussie-standard rated.

The Clipsal 56SW120-GY is a single-gang, single-pole surface-mount rotary switch built into a fully sealed IP66 polycarbonate enclosure. Rated 20A at 250VAC with a 20 kA breaking capacity, it delivers reliable ON-OFF control for weather-exposed circuits without needing an external enclosure.

Key Features

• IP66 rated to AS 60529 - dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets
• 20 A rated current at 250 V AC 50 Hz, 1-pole switching
• Rotary knob operation with clear ON-OFF surface marking
• Motor rating M150 at 250V (AS/NZS 3133)
• Rated impulse withstand 4 kV, short-circuit making capacity 1 kA
• Padlockable in the OFF position (2 padlocks, 8-8 mm)
• Screw terminals rated 2.5-16 mm² conductor capacity
• Grey polycarbonate housing, -25 to 75°C operating range
• Certified to AS/NZS 3133, Green Premium, mercury-free, PVC-free

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Why it Matters

Weather-Sealed for Exposed Installations

The IP66 rating to AS 60529 means the sealed polycarbonate housing keeps dust out and withstands direct water jets. Combined with an operating range of -25 to 75°C, the 56SW120-GY is designed to hold up where indoor-only switches cannot.

Safe Isolation That's Padlockable

The rotary handle is marked ON-OFF directly on the surface and accepts two 8 mm padlocks in the OFF position. This gives sparkies a proper mechanical lock-out point on the isolator itself, and the 20 kA short-circuit breaking capacity provides real headroom against fault currents on the switched circuit.

Compliant to Australian Standards

Manufactured to AS/NZS 3133 for switches for fixed installations, the 56SW120-GY covers M150 motor duty at 250V. Screw terminals accept 2.5-16 mm² conductors with a 0.8 N.m tightening torque, and Schneider Electric backs the switch with an 18-month manufacturer warranty. The unit is Green Premium listed, PVC-free and mercury-free for environmentally-conscious specifications.

Q: Is the Clipsal 56SW120-GY suitable for outdoor installation in Australia?
A: Yes. It is rated IP66 to AS 60529, uses a polycarbonate housing and operates from -25 to 75°C, making it suitable for exposed outdoor installations.

Q: What size cable can I terminate into the 56SW120-GY?
A: The screw terminals accept conductors from 2.5 mm² up to 16 mm², with a recommended tightening torque of 0.8 N.m.

Q: Can the 56SW120-GY be locked in the OFF position?
A: Yes. The rotary handle accepts two padlocks with 8 mm shackles in the OFF position.