Clipsal 56SW332-GY 56 Series IP66 Surface Switch 1 Gang 3 Pole 32A 500V Grey

Description

Top-of-range rotary switching for heavy three-phase loads.

The Clipsal 56SW332-GY is a 1 gang, 3 pole surface-mount rotary switch rated 32A at 500VAC, the highest current variant in the standard 56SW3xx range and built for the biggest three-phase motor duties in Australian industrial settings.

Key Features

• 1 gang, 3 pole switch — ON/OFF rotary knob control
• 32A rated current, 500V AC 50Hz operational voltage
• IP66 weatherproof rating (conforming to AS 60529)
• Motor rating M180 at 500V (AS/NZS 3133)
• Polycarbonate (PC) housing — Grey (GY)
• Operating range: -25 to +75 °C
• Rated impulse withstand voltage 4kV; breaking capacity 32kA
• Rotary handle padlockable with 2 × 8–8 mm padlocks for safe isolation
• Rated short-time withstand current 1.2 kA for 1 s
• Compact 101 × 107 × 108 mm footprint, 0.55 kg
• Complies with AS/NZS 3133; Green Premium certified
• 18-month manufacturer warranty

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Why it Matters

The Clipsal 56 Series is the standard for weatherproof industrial switchgear on Australian sites. The 32A variant is the largest current rating in the standard 56SW3xx surface switch range, giving trades a compact, sealed option for heavy three-phase motor and load switching without stepping up to a fabricated isolator.

Maximum Current for the 56SW3xx Range

With a 32 kA breaking capacity, this switch delivers the strongest short-circuit fault-clearing performance across the 10A, 20A and 32A steps in the range. The 1.2 kA one-second short-time withstand rating gives it the ability to hold fault current until upstream protection operates, which matters when it is the local isolator for a substantial motor or feeder.

M180 Motor Duty to AS/NZS 3133

Rated M180 at 500V under AS/NZS 3133, this switch is classified for direct switching of three-phase motor loads at that duty level — higher than the M100 and M150 ratings of the 10A and 20A models. The 4 kV rated impulse withstand voltage handles transient overvoltage typical of Australian industrial supply. The rotary handle also accepts up to two padlocks with 8–8 mm shackles for lockout-tagout during motor maintenance.

Slots into the 56 Series System

The switch fits the wider Clipsal 56 Series family of enclosures, adaptors and mounting accessories, so it swaps directly into existing installations. Fixing is by screws with a 0.8 N·m tightening torque, and the surface-mount body installs on walls, steel plates or purpose-built mounting blocks.

Q: What is the current rating of the Clipsal 56SW332-GY?
A: It is rated 32A at 500V AC 50Hz, the highest rating in the standard 56SW3xx surface switch range.

Q: What motor size does the 56SW332-GY switch?
A: It is rated M180 at 500V under AS/NZS 3133, suitable for direct switching of three-phase motor loads to that classification.

Q: What is the breaking capacity of this switch?
A: It has a 32 kA breaking capacity, meaning it can safely interrupt short-circuit fault currents up to that level.