Patco FLP/WP Switch Socket with Plug
Patco FLP/WP Switch Socket with Plug – 3/4/5 Pin, 32A, IP65
Flameproof and weatherproof switch socket with plug, available in 3-pin, 4-pin, and 5-pin versions up to 32A, certified for Zone 1 & 2 hazardous areas for safe power connectivity.
Download Now!!!The Patco FLP/WP Switch Socket with Plug (PFP/SS/09) is a heavy-duty flameproof and weatherproof power outlet system for hazardous industrial areas. Available in 3-pin, 4-pin, and 5-pin configurations up to 32A, it provides safe, sealed power connections in Zone 1 & 2 classified locations.
Key Features
Flameproof Ex-d switch socket with plug as per IS 2148-2004 / IEC 60079-1:2007
Certified for Zone 1 & Zone 2 hazardous areas, Gas Groups I, IIA, IIB
IP65 ingress protection – dustproof and resistant to water jets
High-pressure die-cast aluminium alloy LM6 enclosure
Epoxy polyester powder-coated finish for long-term corrosion resistance
Available in 3-pin, 4-pin, and 5-pin socket and plug versions
Current rating up to 32A with SP/DP/TP switch options
Two M20 (3/4" ET) cable entries for convenient wiring
Stainless steel hardware for mechanical strength and corrosion resistance
Suitable for power distribution to motors, equipment, and portable loads in hazardous zones
Technical Specifications (Table)
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | PFP/SS/09 |
| Type of Ex-Protection | As per IS 2148-2004 / IEC 60079-1:2007 (Flameproof Ex-d) |
| Zone Classification | Zone 1 & Zone 2 |
| Gas Group | I, IIA, IIB |
| Ingress Protection | IP65 (IS/IEC 60529-2001) |
| Material of Construction | High-pressure Die-Cast Aluminium Alloy LM6 |
| Current Rating | Up to 32A (SP/DP/TP switch options) |
| Pin Configuration | 3-pin / 4-pin / 5-pin socket with matching plug |
| Cable Entry | 2 × M20 (3/4" ET) cable entries |
| Hardware | Stainless Steel |
| Finish | Epoxy Polyester Powder Coating |
| Application | Power connection in hazardous industrial areas |
Applications
Power connection for motors, pumps and portable tools in hazardous zones
Chemical and petrochemical plants
Oil & gas refineries and terminals
Paint shops and solvent handling areas
Pharmaceutical production zones with flammable vapours
General utilities in Zone 1 & 2 classified process plants
What’s in the Box?
1 × Patco FLP/WP Switch Socket with Plug (selected pin configuration)
Flameproof enclosure with integrated switch and socket
Matching flameproof plug
Cable entry plugs/reducers (as supplied by OEM)
Mounting hardware (stainless steel—if included by OEM)
FAQ
1) What pin configurations are available?
The switch socket with plug is available in 3-pin, 4-pin and 5-pin versions up to 32A.
2) Is it suitable for explosive gas atmospheres?
Yes. It is designed as per IS 2148-2004 / IEC 60079-1:2007 for flameproof equipment and can be used in Zone 1 & 2, Gas Groups I, IIA and IIB.
3) What is the ingress protection rating?
The product is rated IP65, making it dust tight and resistant to water jets, suitable for outdoor and washdown environments.
4) What is the material of the enclosure?
The body is made from high-pressure die-cast aluminum alloy LM6 with an epoxy polyester powder-coated finish and stainless steel hardware.
5) How many cable entries are provided?
Two M20 (3/4” ET) cable entries are provided for cable glands.
6) Where is this product typically used?
It is widely used in chemical plants, oil & gas refineries, paint and pharmaceutical industries, and other hazardous locations requiring safe power connectivity.