Your Professional Plug Supplier!
VODE Ltd, a company specializing in electrical technology, has been a trusted partner in the manufacture of wall-mounted electrical switches, sockets, plugs, adaptors and other electrical equipment for over a decade. We are firmly committed to providing safe, convenient, and energy-efficient product solutions, with strict adherence to European standards and consistent praise from our customers.
why choose us
Integrated Production
We possess a complete production line, encompassing stamping, injection molding, assembly, and surface treatment, ensuring an efficient production process and consistent quality from components to finished products.
Quality Management
We strictly adhere to ISO9001 standards for quality control and conduct inspections at every production stage. We have obtained ISO9001, ICG, and CE certifications to ensure product reliability, safety, and compliance with international standards.
Sales Market
We have extensive experience in exporting electrical products globally and have established a comprehensive logistics and documentation process, ensuring our products are sold in Russia, Ukraine, and over 20 other European countries.
Customized Solutions
We provide OEM/ODM services for switches, sockets, power strips, and adapters while supporting customized designs, packaging options, and configurations to meet specific customer needs.
Specification
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Product Model |
318A |
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Product Name |
Male plug EU Schuko Male Connector |
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Product Description |
Body made of polypropylene, brass pins |
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Quantity/Carton |
800 pcs |
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Carton Dimensions (L x W x H) |
0.52m × 0.37m × 0.32m |
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Gross Weight/Carton |
15.5 kg |
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Carton Material |
Polypropylene |
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Pin Material |
Brass |
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Protection Rating |
IP20 (Protected from finger touch, ≥12.5mm solid foreign objects) |
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Standard Color |
White |
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Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) |
1000 pieces |
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Compliant with Standards |
CE, RoHS |
Benefits of Plug
As long as a power outlet is available, many devices may be readily relocated and utilised anywhere with plugs, offering flexibility and mobility.
By allowing the opportunity for equipment to be used only when necessary and making it simple to disconnect power when not in use, plugs help reduce energy usage and promote energy conservation.
One of the greatest advantages of a plug is that it helps lower utility costs and general consumption of energy, which saves consumers money by encouraging the adoption of energy-efficient equipment and devices.
Plugs can assist in minimising the environmental effects of electricity production and utilisation by encouraging the adoption of appliances that are energy-efficient and help in minimising energy waste. This can promote sustainability initiatives.
Plugs make it simple and convenient to access power sources, allowing a wide range of electrical appliances and equipment to operate without the need for complex setups.
To lower the possibility of electrical risks and guarantee the secure operation of connected devices, plugs have safety measures including grounding, overcurrent prevention, and insulation.
Plugs are available in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit a broad spectrum of gadgets and appliances, ranging from compact electronic devices to massive domestic appliances.
The Basic Principle Of Plug
Plugs transmit electrical energy from an outlet to your device. The prongs on the plug fit into corresponding slots in the outlet, completing a circuit and enabling the flow of electricity to power up your computer, laptop, smartphone, or tablet.
Types of Plug
Plug Type A
The Type A electrical plug (or flat blade attachment plug) is an ungrounded plug with two flat parallel pins. The pins on Type A and Type B plugs have a hole near the tip that fits into ‘bumps' found on the contact wipers of some sockets, so that the pins are gripped more tightly allowing for better contact and also to prevent the plug from slipping out of the socket. Some sockets have spring-action blades that grip the sides of the pins, making the holes obsolete.
Plug Type B
The Type B electrical plug has two flat parallel pins and a round grounding (or earth) pin. The earth pin is longer than the other two so that the device is grounded before the power is connected.
Plug Type C
The Type C electrical plug (or Europlug) is a two-wire plug that has two round pins. It fits into any socket that accepts 4.0 – 4.8 mm round contacts on 19 mm centres. They are being replaced by E, F, J, K or N sockets which work perfectly with Type C plugs.
Plug Type D
The Type D electrical plug has three large round pins in a triangular pattern. Type M plugs are often used alongside Type D plugs for larger appliances and as a result, some sockets work with both Type D and Type M plugs.
Plug Type E
The Type E electrical plug has two 4.8 mm round pins spaced 19 mm apart and a hole for the socket's male earthing pin. The Type E plug has a rounded shape and the Type E socket has a round recess. Type E plugs are rated 16 amps.
Plug Type F
The Type F electrical plug (also known as a Schuko plug) has two 4.8 mm round pins spaced 19 mm apart. It is similar to the Type E plug but has two earth clips on the side rather than a female earth contact. The CEE 7/7 plug was developed to work with sockets E and F and has grounding clips on both sides (to work with Type F sockets) and a female contact (to accept the grounding pin of the type E socket).
Plug Type G
The Type G electrical plug has three rectangular blades in a triangular pattern and has an incorporated fuse (usually a 3 amps fuse for smaller appliances such as a computer and a 13 amps one for heavy duty appliances such as heaters). British sockets have shutters on the live and neutral contacts so that foreign objects can't be introduced into them.
Plug Type H
The Type H plug is unique to Israel and has two flat pins in a V-shape as well as a grounding pin. It is however currently being phased out in favour of a round-pinned version. The holes in Type H sockets are wide in the middle so as to accommodate the round-pinned version of the Type H plug as well as Type C plugs.
Plug Type I
The Type I plug has two flat pins in a V-shape as well as a grounding pin. A version of the plug, which only has the two flat pins, exists as well. Standard plug/socket system is rated 10 amps but a plug/socket configuration rated 15 amps also exists, although the ground pin is wider. A standard 10 amp plug will fit into a 15 amp socket but not the other way around.
Plug Type J
The Type J plug has two round pins as well as a grounding pin. Although the Type J plug looks a lot like the Brazilian Type N plug it is incompatible with the Type N socket as the earth pin is further away from the centre line than on Type N. However, Type C plugs are perfectly compatible with Type J sockets.
Plug Type K
The Type K plug has two round pins as well as a grounding pin. It is similar to Type F, the difference being that Type F has grounding clips instead of a grounding pin. Type C plugs are perfectly compatible with Type F sockets.
Plug Type L
There are two variations of the Type L plug, one rated at 10 amps, and one at 16 amps. The 10 amp version has two round pins that are 4 mm thick and spaced 5.5 mm apart, with a grounding pin in the middle. The 16 amp version has two round pins that are 5 mm thick, spaced 8mm apart, as well as a grounding pin.
Plug Type M
The Type M plug has three round pins in a triangular pattern and looks similar to the Indian Type D plug, but its pins are much larger. Type M plugs are sometimes used for bigger appliances in countries that make use of Type D plugs, as well as in Israel (Type H).
Plug Type N
There are two variations of the Type N plug, one rated at 10 amps, and one at 20 amps. The 10 amp version has two round pins that are 4 mm thick, and a grounding pin. The 20 amp version, used for heavier appliances, has two round pins 4.8 mm in diameter, and a grounding pin. The Type N socket was designed to work with Type C plugs as well.
Plug Type O
Type O consists of two power pins and an earth pin, which are round and have a 4.8 mm diameter. The power pins measure 19 mm in length, they have 10 mm long insulated sleeves and their centers are spaced 19 mm apart.
The main use of a plug is to draw electricity to allow various appliances to perform their functions. Besides that, there are multiple uses for a plug, which are given below:
Multiple appliances such as TVs, washing machines, microwaves, and refrigerators are connected to power sources for electricity via plugs.
Plugs are used to supply electricity to speakers, DVD players, game consoles, televisions, and other home entertainment equipment.
Fans, air conditioners, heaters, and other climate control appliances run on electricity plugs to keep interior temperatures comfortable.
Medical devices including electric wheelchairs, CPAP machines, and oxygen concentrators are powered by electricity, and this is accomplished with the usage of plugs.
Power tools, machines and other equipment at factories, workshops and building sites require a continuous flow of electricity and hence, plugs are widely used in such areas.
To refuel their batteries, owners of electric vehicles plug their automobiles into house or station charging outlets using charging plugs.
Plugs are necessary when utilising wall sockets or power strips to charge portable devices such as computers, tablets, smartphones, and other devices.
Customization Services
We offer tailored plug solutions, including customizable plug colors, cable lengths, and packaging options. We can modify structural designs to meet regional standards and brand identity requirements. For more information or support, please feel free to contact us.
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Packaging and Shipping
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Packaging |
Cardboard boxes or custom packaging |
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Transportation methods |
Supports sea freight, air freight, and express delivery according to customer requirements |
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