Clipsal 56SW332-RO 56 Series IP66 Surface Switch 3 Pole 32A 500V Orange

Description

Chemical-resistant rotary switching for corrosive environments.

The Clipsal 56SW332-RO is a 1 gang, 3 pole surface-mount rotary switch rated 32A at 500VAC, finished in chemical resistant orange for installations where corrosive chemicals, wash-down agents or aggressive atmospheres would degrade standard housings.

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)
• Chemical Resistant Orange (RO) housing for corrosive environments
• Motor rating M180 at 500V (AS/NZS 3133)
• Polycarbonate (PC) construction
• 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 sets the standard for weatherproof industrial switchgear in Australia. This chemical resistant orange variant carries the same 32A electrical performance as the standard grey model, but its housing is specified for environments where corrosive substances would attack a conventional switch.

Chemical Resistant Housing

The chemical resistant orange finish is chosen for sites handling aggressive chemicals, cleaning agents or corrosive atmospheres. The high-visibility orange also makes the isolator easy to locate quickly on a busy plant floor, which supports fast shutdown during an incident.

Maximum Current in the 56SW3xx Range

At 32A with a 32 kA breaking capacity, this is the highest-rated switch in the standard 56SW3xx surface switch family. The 1.2 kA one-second short-time withstand rating lets it hold fault current until upstream protection operates, suiting it as a local isolator for substantial three-phase motors or feeders.

M180 Motor Duty to AS/NZS 3133

Rated M180 at 500V under AS/NZS 3133, the switch is classified for direct switching of three-phase motor loads to that duty level. The 4 kV rated impulse withstand voltage handles transient overvoltage typical of Australian industrial supply, and the switch fits the wider 56 Series enclosure and accessory system for straightforward installation. The rotary handle also accepts up to two padlocks with 8–8 mm shackles for lockout-tagout during motor maintenance.

Q: What does the orange colour on the 56SW332-RO indicate?
A: The orange housing is Clipsal's chemical resistant finish, specified for corrosive and chemically aggressive environments.

Q: What is the current and motor rating of the 56SW332-RO?
A: It is rated 32A at 500V AC 50Hz, with an M180 motor rating at 500V under AS/NZS 3133.

Q: Is the 56SW332-RO suitable for outdoor use?
A: Yes. It carries an IP66 rating, giving complete dust protection and resistance to powerful water jets for outdoor and washdown installations.