INDUSTRIAL PLUGS & SOCKETS FEATURE Plug and connector
range unveiled AMPCO has unveiled the AMPCO Gen 2 plastic plug and connector range to the commercial, mining and industrial sectors across the African continent, according to sister company, Powermite
T
he compact and robust AMPCO Gen 2 plastic range is
forged from Polyamide 6 and PC/ABS. According to Donovan Marks, director, Powermite, these virgin grade plastic materials provide a host of enhanced benefits: Impact resistance combined with high robustness; high thermal stability (self- extinguishing); great insulating qualities; high disruptive strength; UV resistance according to ISO 4892-2, as well as high abrasion and weather resistance. The plug and socket ranges are
internationally standardised by the International Electrotechnical Commission: IEC 60309-1 and IEC 60309-2, equivalent to the European Norms EN 60309 part 1 and EN 60309 part 2. “The motivation behind the
introduction of this advanced plastic range stems from our mandate to further expand and add extra value to our current locally manufactured metal and plastic range,” explains Marks. “We are extremely proud to
offer these state-of-the-art innovations which are poised to set the benchmark in robustness, efficiency and performance. This new-kid-on-the-block exudes premium quality and is competitively priced to ultimately benefit customers by cost- effectively maximising their productivity potential.” With a focus on extending
product lifespan, the material also delivers excellent resistance to an array of chemicals and is free from cadmium and halogen. The IP44 & IP67 rated Gen 2 range is suited to arduous applications where portable electrical equipment is used, such as electric motor driven and heating machinery, welding,
emergency generator supplies, IT installations, quarrying, mining, and water purification, as well as portable site and stage lighting. The range is offered in screwless
quick connect and standard screw terminal connecting, and includes industrial plugs and sockets 16A-125A, connectors, plastic cable extension reels, heavy-duty engineering plastic site distribution boxes with socket outlets, heavy-duty rubber distribution combination boxes, couplers, wall and flanged sockets, switched interlocked sockets, as well as the PRCD-S+ inline portable protection device.
GRUELLING CONDITIONS The Gen 2 heavy-duty engineering plastic and rubber site distribution boxes with socket outlets can be customised and are at home in gruelling working conditions, such as petrochemical plants, dock yards and heavy engineering conditions. Complementing the Gen 2
plastic range is AMPCO’s metal and existing plastic range. Complying with the highest European quality standards, the range consists of plugs, socket outlets and isolators, with and without earth leakage protection. The metal single phase socket outlets are perfectly suited to ports and harbours, as well as for applications in high humidity areas. Wrapping up, Marks says
that they are extremely excited about the new Gen 2 plastic range. “We are confident that these advanced products will play a key role in customers achieving their productivity and profitability goals.”
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