Indoor shops, stages and labs that move 120/240 V equipment around need a locking, polarized outlet that tolerates the odd splash. The Techspan SCM420R12S is a 20 A, 125/250 V AC, 3-pole 4-wire IEC 60309 pin and sleeve receptacle with a splashproof IP44 rating, keyed at the 12 o'clock (12h) position. It is part of Techspan's EUREKA-HD series and mates with the SCM420P12S plug.
Why electricians pick it
- 12h keying accepts only 125/250 V 3P4W plugs, preventing wrong-voltage connections.
- Two hots, a neutral and a ground for split-phase 120/240 V loads.
- Valox housing with nickel-plated brass pins and sleeves.
- IEC 60309 design intermates with other makers' devices of the same rating.
- Series is UL listed (E238171, E238172) and UL classified (E238170).
Specifications
| Spec |
Detail |
| Brand |
Techspan (EUREKA-HD series) |
| Model |
SCM420R12S |
| Type |
Pin and sleeve receptacle, IEC 60309 |
| Rating |
20 A, 125/250 V AC |
| Poles / wires |
3-pole, 4-wire (grounding) |
| Clock position |
12h |
| Protection |
IP44 splashproof |
| Mating plug / connector |
SCM420P12S / SCM420C12S |
| Back box |
SCMBB01 size 1, 1 in hub (hub not included) |
Pro tip from the counter
The orange 12h 125/250 V pattern is a North American configuration. Imported European 230 V machines usually arrive with a blue 6h plug that will not fit it, so check the equipment nameplate before anyone swaps the plug; a 230 V single-phase load belongs on a 6h 250 V receptacle, not on a split-phase 12h circuit.
Best for: indoor shops and maintenance areas, stage and event power drops, lab and test benches, portable 120/240 V equipment
Downloads: Techspan pin and sleeve catalogue (PDF)
Shipped Canada-wide from Vaughan, ON. Need the plug, connector and back box as well? Ask for a quote or call (905) 553-7171.