Three-phase portable equipment such as welders, compressors and production machinery needs a keyed plug-in connection that won't mate with the wrong voltage. The Techspan SCM430C7S is an IEC 60309 pin and sleeve connector (the female cord end) rated 30 A at 480 VAC three-phase, 3-pole 4-wire with the 7 o'clock ground position, in the IP44 splashproof style. Splashproof devices suit indoor areas where liquids may splash.
Why electricians pick it
- 480 VAC three-phase, 3-pole 4-wire: three phase conductors plus ground, no neutral.
- IEC 60309 7h keying stops it from mating with devices of a different voltage.
- IP44 splashproof with a flap cover, for indoor plant floors and workshops.
- 30 A rating for portable three-phase tools and machines.
Specifications
| Spec |
Detail |
| Brand |
Techspan |
| Model / SKU |
SCM430C7S |
| Device |
Connector (female, cord mounted) |
| Rating |
30 A, 480 VAC, three-phase |
| Configuration |
3-pole 4-wire (3 phases + ground), 7h |
| Protection |
IP44 splashproof |
| Standard |
IEC 60309 pin and sleeve |
Pro tip from the counter
Confirm the load does not need a neutral: a 3-pole 4-wire 480 V device carries only the three phases and ground, so equipment with 277 V controls needs the 4-pole 5-wire 277/480 V version; and if the cord end will lie on a washed-down floor, step up to the IP67 watertight SCM430C7W.
Best for: plant floor three-phase equipment, welders and compressors, portable production machinery, workshop drop cords
Ships across Canada from Vaughan, ON. Industrial accounts can get pricing via a quote or (905) 553-7171.