[. . . ] There is a wide range of surface mounted products in the range including switch sockets with outboard rockers and light switches with wide rockers, both very useful when wearing gloves. An RCD protected socket is also available which is essential when operating powering tools.
Tough and impact resistant MK Metalclad Plus is ideal for factories, workshops, garages and sheds Comprehensive range Suits all your needs where hard wearing performance is required Frontplates have smoothly chamfered edges Fits flush with the backbox providing a neat finish Total safety Unique 3-pin operated "child resistant shutter system", which is designed to inhibit access to the electricity supply, unless all 3 pins of a standard British 13 Amp plug are in position
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METALLIC POWDER PAINT Finish is corrosion and scratch resistant
HIGHLY IMPACT RESISTANT
SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED BACK BOXES Ensure neat and exact fit
DOUBLE POLE SWITCHING
BOXES AVAILABLE WITH OR WITHOUT KNOCKOUTS
UNIQUE 3-PIN "CHILD RESISTANT SHUTTER SYSTEM" Designed to inhibit access to the electricity supply, unless all 3 pins of a standard British 13 Amp plug are in position
STYLISH CURVED DESIGN
Terminal screws are backed out and captive Terminals are upwards facing to make installation easier.
Funnel entrance to terminals enables positive cable connection.
Outboard rocker sockets are ideal for gloved hands.
Clear terminal markings for easy identification.
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Switchsocket Outlets
WITH OUTBOARD ROCKERS 13 AMP SURFACE 13 AMP SURFACE WITH NEONS 13 AMP SURFACE RCD PROTECTED 13 AMP SURFACE
K2977 ALM
K2945 ALM
K2477 ALM
K6102 ALM
K2977 D6 ALM
K2945 D6 ALM
K2477 D6 ALM
K6302 ALM
K2946 ALM
K2446 ALM
K6211 ALM
K2946 D6 ALM
K2446 D6 ALM
K6231 ALM
K2977 ALM
1 GANG DP WITH DUAL EARTH TERMINALS
5
K2945 ALM
2 GANG DP WITH OUTBOARD ROCKERS AND DUAL EARTH TERMINALS
5
K2477 ALM
1 GANG DP WITH NEON AND DUAL EARTH TERMINALS
5
K6102 ALM
1 GANG 10mA ACTIVE CIRCUIT
1
K2977D5ALM
1 GANG DP WITH DUAL EARTH TERMINALS WITHOUT BOX
1
K6302 ALM
1 1 GANG 30mA ACTIVE CIRCUIT
1
K2477D6ALM
1 1 GANG DP WITH NEON, RED ROCKER AND DUAL EARTH TERMINALS
K2945D5ALM
1 2 GANG DP WITH OUTBOARD ROCKERS AND DUAL EARTH TERMINALS WITHOUT BOX
K2977D6ALM
1 GANG DP WITH RED ROCKER AND DUAL EARTH TERMINALS
K6305 ALM
5 1 GANG 30mA PASSIVE CIRCUIT
1
K2946 ALM
2 GANG DP
5 1 1
K2446 ALM
1 2 GANG DP WITH NEONS
K2945D6ALM
2 GANG DP WITH RED OUTBOARD ROCKERS AND DUAL EARTH TERMINALS
K6211 ALM
2 GANG 10mA ACTIVE CIRCUIT
1
K2946D5ALM
2 GANG DP WITHOUT BOX
K2446D6ALM
2 GANG DP WITH NEONS AND RED ROCKERS
1
K2946D6ALM
2 GANG DP WITH RED ROCKERS
K6231 ALM
2 GANG 30mA ACTIVE CIRCUIT
1
Earth terminal fitted in boxes. DIMENSIONS: 1 gang: 86 x 86 x 51mm 2 gang: 86 x 146 x 51mm TERMINAL CAPACITY 2 x 6 mm2 stranded (max) KNOCKOUTS: 1 gang: 6 x 20mm. One in base SPARE BOXES 1 gang: K829 ALM* K899 ALM 2 gang: K830 ALM* K897 ALM (*without side knockouts) All boxes have a base knockout. [. . . ] DIMENSIONS: 1 gang 86 x 86 x 47mm 2 gang 86 x146 x 47mm KNOCKOUTS: 1 gang 6 x 20mm. BS. 546: 1950
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Connection Units
SWITCHED FUSED SURFACE When servicing or repairing appliances fuse carriers on connection units can be padlocked for additional safety
K963 KO ALM K932 ALM K954 ALM
UNSWITCHED FUSED SURFACE
A secret key-operated switch helps prevent unauthorised usage
K942 ALM K972 ALM K983 ALM
An optional tamperproof screw on the fuse carrier is particularly useful for appliances in public areas
K962 ALM
K972 D6 ALM
K989 ALM
K962 D6 ALM
K986 ALM
In-line terminals means that cables can be cut to the same length. White printing gives instant terminal identification
1 DP WITH SECRET KEY OPERATED SWITCH, NEON AND TAMPERPROOF FUSE CARRIER SCREW
K963KOALM
K932 ALM
DP SWITCHED WITH FLEX OUTLET
10
K954 ALM
UNSWITCHED
10
K972 ALM
DP SWITCHED WITH FLEX OUTLET AND NEON
10
K942 ALM
DP SWITCHED
10 1
1 UNSWITCHED WITH TAMPERPROOF FUSE CARRIER SCREW
K954KOALM
K983 ALM
UNSWITCHED WITH NEON 5
5 5 5
K942D5ALM
DP SWITCHED WITHOUT BOX
K972D6ALM
DP SWITCHED WITH FLEX OUTLET, NEON AND RED ROCKER
K989 ALM
UNSWITCHED WITH FLEX OUTLET
A simple but effective cord grip securely holds the cable in connection units
1 DP SWITCHED WITH TAMPERPROOF FUSE CARRIER SCREW
K942KOALM
K989D1ALM
UNSWITCHED WITH FLEX OUTLET AND FITTED WITH 5 AMP FUSE
K962 ALM
DP SWITCHED WITH NEON
10 1
K986 ALM
UNSWITCHED WITH FLEX OUTLET AND NEON
5
K962D6ALM
DP SWITCHED WITH NEON AND RED ROCKER
Backboxes come with or without side knockouts. All boxes have a central knockout in the base for added on-site flexibility
All connection units are fitted with a 13 amp fuse (to BS. 1362. ) Earth terminal fitted in base of the box. DIMENSIONS: 86 x 86 x 47mm TERMINAL CAPACITY: 2 x 6mm2 stranded(max) KNOCKOUTS: 5 x 20mm. BS. 1363 Pt. 4: 1995
All connection units are fitted with a 13 amp fuse (to BS. 1362. ) Earth terminal fitted in base of the box. DIMENSIONS: 86 x 86 x 47mm TERMINAL CAPACITY: 2 x 6mm2 stranded (max) KNOCKOUTS: 5 x 20mm. BS. 1363 Pt. 4: 1995
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Switches
10 AMP WITH WIDE 10 AMP SURFACE ROCKERS SURFACE
DP Switches
Triple Pole
32 AMP AND 20 AMP SURFACE 45 AMP SURFACE 32 AMP SURFACE
K3591 ALM
K3781 ALM
K5212 ALM
K5240 ALM
K5116 ALM
K3592 ALM
K3782 ALM
K5232 ALM
K5230 ALM K2857 ALM K3593 ALM K5242 ALM
K4858 WHI
K3591 ALM
1 GANG SP TWO WAY
5
K3781 ALM
1 GANG SP TWO WAY WITH WIDE ROCKER
5
K5212 ALM
DP SWITCH
5 5
K5240 ALM
32A DP SWITCH WITH NEON
1
K5116 ALM
THREE POLE 4N SWITCH WITH NEON AND EARTH TERMINAL
1
K3592 ALM
2 GANG SP TWO WAY
5
K5232 ALM
5 DP SWITCH WITH NEON
K5230 ALM
5 45A DP SWITCH WITH NEON
1
K3782 ALM
5 2 GANG SP TWO WAY WITH WIDE ROCKERS
K2857 ALM
THREE POLE FAN ISOLATOR WITH SWITCHLOCK AND PADLOCK
1
K5242 ALM
DP SWITCH WITH FLEX OUTLET AND NEON
K3593 ALM
3 GANG SP TWO WAY
K2859 ALM
THREE POLE FAN ISOLATOR WITHOUT SWITCHLOCK
1
These switches do NOT have to be derated when used with fluorescent or inductive loads. DIMENSIONS: 86 x 86 x 47mm TERMINAL CAPACITY: 1 x 6mm2 (max) KNOCKOUTS: 5 x 20mm. BS EN 60669-1: 2000
These switches do NOT have to be derated when used with fluorescent or inductive loads. DIMENSIONS: 86 x 86 x 47mm TERMINAL CAPACITY: 1 x 6mm2 (max) KNOCKOUTS: 5 x 20mm. DIMENSIONS: 86 x 86 x 47mm TERMINAL CAPACITY: 1 x 6mm2 (max) KNOCKOUTS: 5 x 20mm. BS EN 60669-1: 2000 DP Switches are not recommended for switching large banks of PCs
Earth terminal fitted in base of box. DIMENSIONS: 5240: 86 x 86 x 65mm 5230: 147 x 86 x 65mm TERMINAL CAPACITY: 5240: 1 x 10mm2 (max) 5230: 1 x 10mm2 (max) KNOCKOUTS: 5240: 5 x 20mm. Two in one side and one in each of other three sides. 5230: 4 x 20mm, 4 x 25mm SPARE BOX: 5240: K8901 ALM 5230: K8902 ALM All boxes have a base knockout. BS EN 60669-1: 2000
ALL UNITS ARE SUPPLIED WITH BACKBOXES
10 SWITCHLOCK FOR FAN ISOLATOR 5116 : 440V max. Making capacity is 2000A peak Lockable `ON' or `OFF' with MK padlock no K2000 K2857: For local isolation of fans with or without timers for repair or routine. Note: No grid required, modules just clip into place.
K5887 WHI K5887 BLK
RJ11/12 ONE MODULE 25 X 50MM
5 5
K5821 WHI K5821 BLK
BT SECONDARY ONE MODULE 25 X 50MM MOUNTING BOXES Minimum depth 25mm K5840 Incorporates line terminating resistor. K5801 50 Ohm crimp connector suitable use with RG58, URM43, URM76 and Beldon 9907 type co-axial cables. K5840: TIA/EIA TSB40A TIA/EIA 568-A ISO/IEC11801 K5820, K5821: BS. 6312 part 2
5 5
K5852 WHI K5852 BLK
TWIN OUTLET TV/FM DIPLEXER TWO MODULE 50 X 50MM
5 5
MOUNTING BOXES Minimum box depth 25mm standard 32mm screened K5887 Suitable for both RJ11 and RJ12 jacks RJ11: 4 wire, RJ12: 6 wire RJ45 Enhanced Cat 5 performance. [. . . ] DIMENSIONS: 1 gang: 86 x 86 x 38mm 2 gang: 86 x 147 x 38mm DIMENSIONS: K3390: 86 x 86mm K3369: 86 x 147mm FIXING CENTRES: K3390: 60. 3mm K3369: 120. 6mm BS. 5733: 1995 9 MODULE
K3502 ALM
12 MODULE
K290 WHI
BLANK ONE MODULE
1
K3508 ALM
18 MODULE
These boxes are not suitable for Data/telecom modules are for use mounting Grid Plus modules or with Metalclad Plus frontplates only. 5733: 1995 K452 and K457 are approved under OFTEL approval No. NS/G/23/L/100005 for direct and indirect connections between a termination point of a public telecommunications system and any piece of approved telecommunications apparatus. BS. 6312 Pt 2 where applicable
K3514 ALM
24 MODULE
DIMENSIONS: 1 & 2 module: 86 x 86mm 3 & 4 module: 86 x 146mm 6 & 8 module: 146 x 146mm 9 & 12 module: 146 x 206mm 18 module: 206 x 206mm 24 module: 206 x 266mm BS. 5733: 1995 See Grid Plus pages 149-153 for a complete selection of switching modules.
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Royal Opera House, London
Arup orchestrated the task of increasing the acoustic level of the Royal Opera House while retaining its original acoustic attributes. The Royal Opera House itself describes it as: "A noticeable improvement in the listening experience has come from reduced noise levels, permitting full dynamic range and allowing the drama of silence. [. . . ]