Industrial Plugs & Sockets | Amphenol Amphe-309 Connectors IEC 60309

Product Overview

Industrial Plugs & Sockets

Amphenol Amphe-309 range plugs and sockets are cylindrical, composite, positive locking power connectors, suitable for use in harsh environments such as those found on construction sites and in commercial and agricultural installations as well as in the lighting and audio power industry.

These industrial grade connectors are resistant to saline solution, diluted acids and bases, mineral oils and UV rays. They also offer limited resistance to concentrated acids and bases and alcohol.

This series includes plugs, connectors, receptacles, inlet, and mechanical interlocks, all of which comply with the requirements of IEC 603 09-1 & 2, EN 60 309-1 & 2, BS 4343-2 1992, and UL 1682 & 1686.

The Amphe-309 consists of both IP44 (Splashproof) and IP67 (Watertight) devices from 16 A up to 125 A, from a simple plug to customer specified combination units.

Features & Specification

• Fast access without screws
• Unique & quick one-piece cable gland with 6-finger cable clamp
• Cable, surface and panel mounted types with straight and angled options
• Plug, receptacle, connector, inlet and mechanical interlock
• Easy single wiring point access
• One-piece lock screw with no external metal contact possible (16/32A and 20/30A devices)
• Low voltage <50V available
• Low profile, and heavy duty options
• Various termination options available
• Threaded cable gland on 16/32A and 20/30A devices makes assembly fast and easy
• Watertight spring-loaded covers with high-strength flex-hinge screw covers on IP67 devices
• UL, CAS, CE, CCC certified
• Ingress Protection Rating: IP44 (Splashproof) & IP67 (Watertight)
• Amperage: 16A to 125A
• Voltage: up to 690V
• Number of Contacts: 3, 4 or 5
• Type of Connector: Plug, connector receptacle, receptacle for panel mounting, inlet for panel mounting
• Clock Keyway Position: 1 to 12
• ATEX certified connectors for use in Hazardous Area Zone 1, Zone 2 & Zone 21 are also available – Amphenol EX-309

How To Order

The diagrams below show how to work out the correct product code for the plug, socket (receptacle), connector, inlet or mechanical interlock you require for your specific application. Should you need any advice or help – Contact our team.

The voltage is determined by the location of the female ground contact relative to the housing keyway, simply by manufacturing the device with a ground contact in a certain “clock” position, the device will be rated for a particular voltage system.

Colour Coded Connectors

These easily recognisable and interchangeable devices feature a colour-coded system which matches amperage and voltage requirements, making them ideal for use in the field. As shown in the table below.

Industrial Connectors – Clock Face Positions

North American ratings viewing connector and receptacle from the front, clock hour position (h) is established by the position of the earth contact respect the major keyway which is always situated at 6h clock position.

The Amphenol Amphe-309 range covers all clock positions in use from low profile, watertight, and heavy duty solutions.

Standards & Certifications

Approved and certified by CE, UL, CSA and CCC, Amphe-309 covers commercial and industrial applications for international markets, as well as, the North American market.

IEC 60309 (previously IEC 309)

This standard applies to plugs and socket outlets, cable couplers and appliance couplers, for use when the ambient temperature is normally within the range of –25 °C to +40 °C with a rated operating voltage not exceeding 1 000 V d.c. or a.c. and 500 Hz a.c. and a rated current not exceeding 800 A, primarily intended for industrial use, either indoors or outdoors. These accessories are intended to be connected to cables of copper or copper alloy only.

• IEC6 0309-1 – Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes. Part 1: general requirements.
• IEC 60309-2 – Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes. Part 2: dimensional interchangeability requirements for pin and contact-tube accessories.
• UL 1682 – Plugs, receptacles and cable connectors of the pin and sleeve type.
• UL 1686 – Standard for pin and sleeve configuration.