Multi-Contact Plugs

A multi-contact plug is a heavy-duty connector half, supplied with the male-contact insert fitted in its housing, that locks to a multi-contact socket of the same arrangement with a latch or screw. It is fitted to the end of a multi-core cable on the machine, mold, motor group or portable panel side, or mounted on the machine sheet; it allows power and control circuits to be disconnected and connected in one piece. In this category, extension, machine, wall and angled plugs are listed in arrangements such as 4x10A, 6x16A, 16x16A, 24x16A, 6x35A and 4/0x80A, from the brands Mete Enerji, TP Elektrik and EMAS. Match the contact arrangement and rated current to the socket it will be inserted into, then select the housing type, cable entry direction, cable gland thread size and which half the latch will be on according to the installation. Housings can be aluminum or thermoplastic; in models with a stated degree of protection, the value is IP65 and applies when the plug is locked to the socket. A multi-contact plug does not replace a CEE standard round industrial plug; its rectangular housing fits only a multi-contact socket of the same size.

Products

How to choose Multi-Contact Plugs

A multi-contact plug is a heavy-duty connector half, supplied with the male-contact insert fitted in its housing, that locks to a multi-contact socket of the same arrangement with a latch or screw. It is fitted to the end of a multi-core cable on the machine, mold, motor group or portable panel side, or mounted on the machine sheet; it allows power and control circuits to be disconnected and connected in one piece.

  • Clarify whether the task is connection, cable routing, enclosure distribution or termination.
  • Match dimensions, thread standard, conductor cross-section and IP rating with the cable and panel.
  • Choose housing material and pack quantity according to the mounting environment.

Frequently asked questions

What is Multi-Contact Plugs and where is it used?

A multi-contact plug is a heavy-duty connector half, supplied with the male-contact insert fitted in its housing, that locks to a multi-contact socket of the same arrangement with a latch or screw. It is fitted to the end of a multi-core cable on the machine, mold, motor group or portable panel side, or mounted on the machine sheet; it allows power and control circuits to be disconnected and connected in one piece.

What should I compare when choosing Multi-Contact Plugs?

Match the contact arrangement and rated current to the socket it will be inserted into, then select the housing type, cable entry direction, cable gland thread size and which half the latch will be on according to the installation.

Where can I find technical details for Multi-Contact Plugs products?

A multi-contact plug does not replace a CEE standard round industrial plug; its rectangular housing fits only a multi-contact socket of the same size.

Multi-Contact Plugs Selection Guide: Technical Criteria and Engineering Practice