Frequently Asked Questions
What size cable can you use with each socket, plug & connector entry?
16 AMP = 4mm cable size
32 AMP = 10mm maximum
63 AMP = 16mm maximum
125 AMP = 50mm maximum
What ratings are your plugs & sockets available in?
We offer plugs & sockets in 16 AMP, 32 AMP, 63 AMP, 125AMP, and in 110V, 230V, and 400V, as a core offering. We also offer 160A, 200A, 250A, 315A and 400A, and 440V, 500V & 690V, as part of an extended product range, which includes high current.
What about pins?
We offer plugs & sockets in 3 PIN (2P+E), 4 PIN (3P+E), 5 PIN (3P+N+E) and 7 PIN (6P+E).
Who manufactures your plugs & sockets?
Most of our plugs & sockets are manufactured by Bals in Germany. Ceenorm is the only UK distributor of the Bals plugs & sockets range. Our high current plugs & sockets are manufactured in Switzerland by Rauscher & Stoecklin.
Do you offer specialist plugs & sockets?
Yes. As well as our core range, we offer extra low voltage, high-frequency, reefer container plugs & sockets, ship-to-shore, 440V & 500V, black plugs & sockets for the TV/film & events industry, NATO/military, 7-pin, SCHUKO & more. Not all our plugs & sockets are listed online, so if you can’t see what you’re looking for, please get in touch.
What is the standard of the plugs and sockets?
BSEN. 60309-2; this is an international standard for plugs, socket-outlets and connectors/couplers for industrial purposes.
Do you not stock couplers?
Yes, we do stock couplers - but we refer to these as Connectors.
What IP ratings do you cover?
The Ceenorm U.K. plugs & sockets range offers IP44 (splashproof) or IP67 (watertight) for most products. The exceptions to this are: all 125A plugs & sockets are IP67; and all extra low voltage (50V or less) plugs & sockets are available in IP44 only.
What does IP protection mean?
IP stands for "International Protection" or "Ingress Protection" (Protection against penetration). The IP-Code consists of two digits: The first digit indicates the level of protection that the enclosure provides against access to hazardous parts (e.g. electrical conductors, moving parts) and the ingress of solid foreign objects. The second digit indicates the level of protection provided against harmful ingress of water.
What does the Earth ‘Clock’ Position mean?
To prevent the possibility of connecting items of different voltages or frequencies with one another by mistake, the earthtube (or pin) position is designated in accordance with the voltage or frequencies in such a way to make this impossible.
Note: It follows that on products with pins i.e. plugs and appliance inlets, the earth pin is reversed so that it fits into the correct earth tube position socket.
When counting main contact pins should you include the Pilot Core?
No, the Pilot Core should NOT be counted as a main pin.
And you also offer custom-build distribution units?
Yes. Our custom-build department can design & supply bespoke distribution units up to 630A. These can be for either fixed/permanent or temporary installations. For more information on our custom-build department’s capabilities, click here. If integral transformers are required, these are built in-house at Transpower.
Does Ceenorm own Transpower Engineering?
Yes, Transpower Engineering is wholly owned by Ceenorm UK Ltd. Transpower manufactures a range of low voltage power transformers at our site in Manchester, as well as acting as a collection point for Ceenorm in the north-west of England. More information on Transpower is available at www.transpowerengineering.co.uk
What types of low-voltage transformers does Transpower offer?
Transpower can supply sitemasters/site transformers, workshop transformers (including intermittent and continuous), distribution transformers and panel transformers. Transpower normally works from 12VA to 45kVA. Transpower can also supply bespoke transformers, built to an exact requirement.
What about Cablecaddy?
Cablecaddy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ceenorm UK Ltd. Cablecaddy operates out of our main Telford headquarters – more information from www.cablecaddy.co.uk. Cablecaddy supplies Zeca-manufactured industrial cable reels, including retractable reels, grounding reels, data cable reels, and multi-socket Combi-Cubes.
So do you offer anything else?
Yes, we also supply Haupa tools, and distribution enclosure/junction boxes from IDE.
Do you have a regional sales team?
Yes, we have area sales managers covering the whole of the UK. If you want to find out who covers your area and their contact details, click here. Our internal sales team in Telford, Shropshire, will also be more than happy to help.
What is carriage paid?
Carriage paid is applicable to orders that have a value of £150.00 (net) or more. All orders under this are subject to a £13.00 charge (Ireland exc).
