Industrial machinery can require significant amounts of power. With the 512.3257-7, industrial electricians receive a high-performance wall-mountable plug that easily handles the harshest electrical demands.

For the 512.3257-7, the extraordinarily sturdy housing is splash-proof and certified to IP44 and IK08, as shown in the figure below.

The line contacts are suitable for voltages ranging from 380 to 415 V, and the rated current of 32 amperes is more than enough for large industrial machines such as heavy-duty pick-and-place robots.

Robust Against Both Chemical and Atmospheric Agents

The 512.3257-7's enclosure consists of a halogen-free thermoplastic, while the primary contacts consist of brass. This leads to a very high level of overall hardiness, with the plug's behavior being described as shown in the figure below.

The 512.3257-7 is compatible with a variety of solvents, mineral oils, and other chemicals. Thus, the 512.3257-7 can be used in harsh environmental conditions. Of course, a detailed consultation with the SCAME technical service is required before deployment in a chemically saturated atmosphere.

Finally, the component is certified in accordance with the norms listed in the table below.

EN 60309-1/A2 (2012)    European Standar Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes. Part 1: General requirements
EN 60309-1/A1 (2007) European Standar Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes. Part 1: General requirements
EN 60309-1 (1999)  European Standar Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes. Part 1: General requirements
DIRECTIVE LOW VOLTAGE 2014/35/UE   European Directives Low Voltage Directive

SCAME provides a variety of certification documents to registered clients. This can be extremely useful if the entire industrial system requires additional certification, as the test house can treat the electromechanical part as pre-certified. It then does not require further testing, thereby reducing the total certification effort.

Engineers working in the EU will also be delighted to find that the plug comes with an RoHS compliance certificate.

Matching Plug for the Highest Environmental Resistance

A plug fitting the 512.3257-7 is also available in SCAME's wide-ranging portfolio. It can be purchased under SKU 213.1635-7, is part of the Optima-Seven series, and appears as shown in the figure below.

It comes with a similarly exhaustive array of certifications and robust ambient resistance ratings. In that way, the resulting connection will be highly reliable.

Conclusion

If an industrial electric design requires a highly robust set of six-phase plugs, the SCAME Optima-Seven series is an ideal contender. Thanks to its wide range of certifications and robust construction, the connector can be deployed safely.