Transco AS1BC/B Powerclip 1 Gang Architrave Grid Plate and Cover Black

Description

The Slim-Profile Grid Plate Built for Tight Spaces.

When a standard switch plate simply won't fit, the Transco Powerclip AS1BC/B delivers. This 1 gang architrave grid plate and cover in black is engineered specifically for narrow installations — door frames, skirtings, and architraves — where space is at a premium but finish still matters. Pair it with your choice of Powerclip mechanism and you have a complete, professional result.

• Transco Powerclip series — 1 gang architrave format
• Black impact-resistant polycarbonate construction
• Includes moulded top cover and under body (grid plate)
• Compatible with Powerclip switch mechanisms
• Patented Powerclip quick-release mechanism fitting
• Suits flush and surface mount installations
• Fits all general mounting brackets and surface mounting blocks on the market
• Horizontal or vertical wall mounting
• Fixing centres: 84 mm
• Dimensions: W72 mm x L116 mm x D4 mm
• Compliant with AS/NZS 3100, AS/NZS 3112 and AS/NZS 3133

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Why the AS1BC/B Belongs in Every Electrician's Kit

The architrave form factor exists to solve a specific problem: fitting a switch in locations where a standard-width plate is simply too wide. The AS1BC/B's slim profile — just 72 mm wide — slides neatly into architrave channels, narrow door-frame reveals, and skirting-board installations without compromise. The black finish adds a contemporary edge where aesthetics are part of the brief.

The Powerclip quick-release system is where this plate earns its reputation on the tools. Mechanisms clip in and out without additional fasteners, dramatically cutting installation time, especially on multi-outlet jobs. When a mechanism needs swapping out down the track, the process is equally fast — no dismantling the whole plate. For electricians running tight schedules, that time saving adds up.

This is a grid plate and cover only — the switch mechanism is sold separately. That gives you flexibility to choose the right Powerclip mechanism for the application: standard 10A, double pole, extra-low voltage, or indicator variants all clip directly into this grid plate. The black polycarbonate finish is clean, durable, and UV-stable — suited to both residential and light commercial environments where a darker finish is preferred or specified.

Q: Is the Transco AS1BC/B grid plate compatible with standard Powerclip switch mechanisms?
A: Yes. The AS1BC/B is designed specifically for the Transco Powerclip series and accepts all Powerclip switch mechanisms, including 10A, double pole, and ELV variants, via the patented quick-release clip system.

Q: Does the AS1BC/B come with a switch mechanism included?
A: No. The AS1BC/B is a grid plate and cover only. The switch mechanism must be purchased separately. This allows you to select the appropriate Powerclip mechanism for the specific application.

Q: Can the AS1BC/B be used for both flush and surface mount installations?
A: Yes. The Transco Powerclip AS1BC/B fits all standard flush mounting brackets as well as general surface mounting blocks available on the Australian market, giving you full flexibility across installation types.