A reliable power supply is crucial for the smooth operation of electronic equipment. We offer a wide range of power supply solutions, including power cables, power strips, device protection adapters, plug-in power supplies and batteries. Our products are of high quality and provide a safe power supply for all types of devices. We also offer a variety of options to meet your individual requirements, including different cable lengths, plugs and voltages. Our appliance protection adapters protect your devices from power surges and damage caused by lightning, while our power strips can connect multiple devices to reduce space requirements. Our plug-in power supplies provide a compact and efficient power supply for a variety of devices. We also offer batteries in a variety of sizes and capacities for use in mobile devices, emergency power supplies and more. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you choose the right power solution for your needs.

Interesting facts from the field of power supply

Connectors

Plugs and sockets used on socket strips and cables:

Not all combinations are permissible here. Based on the power of the device to be supplied, the amount of current to be transmitted (rated current) can be determined and thus the permissible connectors, so that the maximum amount of current required can be safely transmitted.

 

Plug Type
Socket
Plug
Max. Temperature
Nominal current
Power
C5
C6
70 °C
2.5 A
475 W
C7
C8
70 °C
2.5 A
575 W
C13
C14
70 °C
10 A
2300 W
C15
C16
120 °C
10 A
2300 W
C15A
C16A
155 °C
10 A
2300 W
C19
C20
70 °C
16 A
3800 W
C21
C22
155 °C
16 A
3800 W
C7/7
Schutzkontakt
70 °C
16 A
3800 W
 
IEC309
70 °C
16 A
3800 W
 
Wieland GST18®
 
16 A
3800 W
CEE7/16
Euro Flach
 
2.5 A
575 W

Power Cords & Power Strips from ROLINE and VALUE

With our power strips and power cables, we stand for safety and reliability!

Classic socket strips and power cables are a dime a dozen, but unfortunately there are also an increasing number of black sheep among the suppliers. Many strips and cables therefore fail common tests and applicable standards due to insufficient cross-sections or poor workmanship and thus pose a considerable safety risk to life and limb.

 

The decisive quality criterion for cables are the cross-sections of the individual strands in order to define the cable thickness.

The quality control is only passed if the cable has the required target cross-sections.

 

With our range of ROLINE and VALUE brands, we stand for quality that pays off.

That's why we offer power strips and extension cables, as you know them from the DIY store, in many different configurations: whether black or white, with or without switch, overvoltage protection, additional integrated USB connections or the plug types for France (UTE), United Kingdom (UK, of course with suitable fuse), Switzerland or Italy - with us you will always find the right variant. And above all, the right cross-section.

By the way: SECOMP GmbH also has a sophisticated range of socket strips and power cables in the 19" range, which enables and simplifies the operation of your equipment in the data centre.

Power strips

A power strip provides a connection to the mains for several electrical devices with a standardised plug connection. Connecting several power strips in series is not unproblematic, as the total power may exceed the permissible limit. With special socket strips, daisy-chaining is explicitly possible; the connectors here are of an industrial type ( e.g. GST18, IEC309) and meet higher requirements. Most socket strips are not suitable for use in damp rooms or outdoors. If a power strip is used contrary to the purpose stated by the manufacturer, short circuits or smouldering fires may occur. Even electric shocks with personal injury are possible.

In the case of socket strips, the connection cables are legally specified to have a cross-section of 1.5mm². Exceptions are special socket strips with overcurrent protection (fuse or breaker). In the case of socket strips of inadequate manufacture, poorly connected or unconnected protective conductor contacts can lead to the risk of accidents. Furthermore, if the cable cross-section is too small, heating up to the point of cable fire is possible.

Power cables

For live cables for 230V, a distinction is made between installation cables and stranded cables. Stranded cables are used for flexible extension cables and connection cables of the socket strips. 

For power cables, the core colours are fixed. Blue for the neutral conductor, the phase L has brown or black colour. Yellow-green stands for the PE protective conductor. This carries earth potential and serves to prevent dangerous contact voltages on conductive housing or operating parts in the event of a fault by discharging these voltages to earth.

The cross-sections range from 0.75mm² to 1.5mm², depending on the cable length.

Plugs for 230V power cable connections must have the CE marking on the plug. 

The cable designation should have H (harmonised throughout Europe) as the initial letter for utility power cables and the identifier for the nominal voltage, e.g. 05 for 300/500V.  The other digits describe the insulation and sheath material (e.g. V for PVC) and additional special features.

The 6th digit describes the type of conductor, e.g. "F" for fine wire. Position 7 stands for the number of cores (3-pole, e.g. for the earthing contact system). Position 8 with "X" stands for the protective conductor and the cable cross-section in position 9 e.g. H05-VV-F-3X1.5mm for a common power extension cable.

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