Description

• Industrial and multi-phase plugs and socketsprovide a connection to the electrical mains rated at higher voltages and currents than household plugs and sockets.
• They are generally used inpolyphase systems, with high currents, or when protection from environmental hazards is required.
• Industrial outlets may have weatherproof covers, waterproofing sleeves, or may be interlocked with a switch to prevent accidental disconnection of an energized plug. Some types of connectors are approved for hazardous areas such as coal mines or petrochemical plants, where flammable gas may be present.