Clipsal 56SW310-GY 56 Series IP66 Surface Switch 1 Gang 3 Pole 10A 500V Grey

Description

Rotary control built for tough outdoor jobs.

The Clipsal 56SW310-GY is a 1 gang, 3 pole surface-mount rotary switch rated 10A at 500VAC, with an IP66 housing engineered to shrug off dust, driving rain and hose-down cleaning on industrial and outdoor sites.

Key Features

• 1 gang, 3 pole switch — ON/OFF rotary knob control
• 10A rated current, 500V AC 50Hz operational voltage
• IP66 weatherproof rating (conforming to AS 60529)
• Motor rating M100 at 500V (AS/NZS 3133)
• Polycarbonate (PC) housing — Grey (GY)
• Operating range: -25 to +75 °C
• Rated impulse withstand voltage 4kV; breaking capacity 10kA
• Rotary handle padlockable with 2 × 8–8 mm padlocks for safe isolation
• Compact 101 × 107 × 108 mm footprint, 0.6 kg
• Complies with AS/NZS 3133; Green Premium certified
• 18-month manufacturer warranty

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Why it Matters

The 56 Series is a benchmark in Australian weatherproof switchgear. Its polycarbonate body and IP66 seal stand up to UV, saltwater spray and industrial washdown, so you get long service life on sites where lesser gear would fail early. A wide -25 to +75 °C operating range covers everything from cold storage rooms to hot roof cavities without derating.

Rotary Control for Load Isolation

Rotary switching gives a clear ON/OFF position and a positive mechanical feel — no ambiguity about switch state at a glance. The 3-pole configuration switches all three phases simultaneously, which is what AS/NZS 3133 asks for when isolating three-phase loads for maintenance or emergency shutdown. The rotary handle also accepts up to two padlocks with 8–8 mm shackles for lockout-tagout during maintenance.

Australian-Standard Motor Duty

Rated M100 at 500V, this switch is designed for direct switching of three-phase motor loads to that classification. The 10kA breaking capacity and 4kV impulse withstand give it headroom against fault conditions typical of Australian industrial supply, and the 1.2 kA short-time withstand rating for one second lets it hold up under short-circuit fault durations before upstream protection clears.

Built to Fit the 56 Series System

The switch mates with the wider Clipsal 56 Series enclosures, adaptors and accessories, so it drops into existing installations without redesign. Fixing is by screws with a 0.8 N·m tightening torque, and the surface-mount format keeps installation straightforward on solid walls, steel frames or purpose-built mounting blocks.

Q: What is the voltage and current rating of the 56SW310-GY?
A: It is rated 10A at 500V AC 50Hz, suitable for three-phase circuits up to that limit.

Q: Is this switch suitable for outdoor installation?
A: Yes. It carries an IP66 rating, protecting against total dust ingress and powerful water jets, making it fit for outdoor and washdown environments.

Q: What standard does the 56SW310-GY comply with?
A: It complies with AS/NZS 3133, the Australian and New Zealand standard for approval and test specification of switches.