Selecting combination boxes: socket layout and project needs
Assess connected equipment, socket layout, mounting and recorded technical values together rather than selecting by appearance.
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Guides on CEE plug and socket selection, IP ratings and industrial power.
Selecting workshop plugs and sockets: from model to quote
Assess the equipment connection, mating plug or socket and working conditions together when choosing a workshop connector.
Selecting CEE plugs and sockets: current, voltage and contacts
Current alone is not enough to compare CEE connectors. Check voltage, contacts, clock position and IP rating together.
How to read an IP rating when selecting a product
An IP rating classifies enclosure protection. Check the catalog value for the exact product code.
From product code to quotation: a technical checklist
Identify the model in a quote request using its code, dimensions, connection details and quantity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers
The most common questions and the guides that answer them.
Does equal current mean an equal connection?
No. In the BYES catalog, separate product codes distinguish contact configurations and body options. To assess a plug and mating socket, compare the specifications of both products side by side.
Selecting CEE plugs and sockets: current, voltage and contacts
What does the IP code describe?
IEC 60529 classifies protection provided by electrical enclosures using the IP code. The first digit relates to solid-object access and ingress; the second relates to protection against water ingress.
Why is the product code needed in a quote request?
A name alone may not identify the model. Dimensions, socket count, conductor cross-section or mounting type can differ within a family. Include the selected product code in your request.