Switch and Socket Covers

A switch and socket cover is the part fitted over a flush-mounted mechanism that forms the surface the user touches; on a switch it acts as the rocker, on a socket as the center cover with a plug opening. In modular series it is used to complete the mechanism, replace a broken cover, close an unused box position or bring the cable of a hard-wired device out of the wall. The category includes rocker covers for switches, grounded sockets, TV sockets, data sockets and blind switches of the Schneider Electric Merten System-M, System-D and Yeni Unica series, as well as blank and cable outlet covers of the Viko Karre and Meridian series, in colors such as white, cream, anthracite and aluminum. Choose the cover by the series and stock code of the existing mechanism, its function (switch, socket, data, TV or blind), the number of holes and the color. Because cover size and tab structure can vary from series to series, verify compatibility in the manufacturer catalog. A rocker cover is not the mechanism that makes the electrical connection and should not be confused with the frame; the frame is a separate part that surrounds the cover.

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How to choose Switch and Socket Covers

A switch and socket cover is the part fitted over a flush-mounted mechanism that forms the surface the user touches; on a switch it acts as the rocker, on a socket as the center cover with a plug opening. In modular series it is used to complete the mechanism, replace a broken cover, close an unused box position or bring the cable of a hard-wired device out of the wall.

  • 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 Switch and Socket Covers and where is it used?

A switch and socket cover is the part fitted over a flush-mounted mechanism that forms the surface the user touches; on a switch it acts as the rocker, on a socket as the center cover with a plug opening. In modular series it is used to complete the mechanism, replace a broken cover, close an unused box position or bring the cable of a hard-wired device out of the wall.

What should I compare when choosing Switch and Socket Covers?

Choose the cover by the series and stock code of the existing mechanism, its function (switch, socket, data, TV or blind), the number of holes and the color.

Where can I find technical details for Switch and Socket Covers products?

In modular series it is used to complete the mechanism, replace a broken cover, close an unused box position or bring the cable of a hard-wired device out of the wall.

Switch and Socket Covers Selection Guide: Technical Criteria and Engineering Practice