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Metal Clad Switches & Sockets

Metal clad switches and sockets are built for rooms where painted plastic would not last. We stock a Knightsbridge range in galvanised and powder coated steel, with flat plate fronts in silver and grey. From garages and workshops to utility rooms and plant areas, these accessories give you the toughness that knocked-about spaces need without giving up the everyday functions you rely on.

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Why metal clad suits garages, workshops and utility rooms

Plastic faceplates struggle in spaces that see hard use and the occasional knock. The steel construction across our Knightsbridge range stands up to that kind of treatment far better, which is why these accessories show up so often in garages, workshops, utility rooms and plant areas as well as commercial and industrial settings. Powder coated and galvanised steel fronts in silver and grey resist day to day damage, and we stock matching metal back boxes so the whole assembly stays solid where a flush plastic plate might crack.

Matching steel back boxes

We stock matching 44mm deep steel back boxes in single, double and larger grid sizes, including a surface mount back box for 6 to 8 gang grid assemblies, so the front plate and box are made to work together. Surface mounting keeps the install tidy on brick, block and timber walls where chasing in a flush box is not practical. As with any fixed wiring accessory, have a qualified electrician carry out the fitting and connection.

Lockable and double pole switches for safer isolation

Tough rooms often need switches you can leave in a known state. Our range includes a 20A DP lockable switch in grey, which lets you padlock a circuit off while you work on machinery or equipment. Any work on the fixed wiring itself should be carried out by a qualified electrician. Alongside it sit double pole (DP) switches that break both line and neutral, including 20A DP switches with neon indicators and flex outlets, and 45A DP switches for heavier loads. We also stock a 45A DP cooker switch paired with a 13A switched socket, and a 10AX triple pole fan isolator switch for ventilation circuits.

Sockets, fused spurs and grid options

The range covers 13A single and double gang sockets in switched and unswitched forms, including double pole RCD switched sockets rated 30mA Type A for added protection. There are sockets with dual USB-A, and USB-A and USB-C versions, for charging in workshops and offices. Switched and unswitched fused spurs come with neon indicators and flex outlets for fixed appliances. Grid faceplates run from 1 gang up to 12 gang, with modular faceplates, blanking plates and back boxes to build a panel that fits the job.

Data and telephone in metal clad

Where you need network and phone points in the same rugged format, we stock metal clad RJ45 outlets in CAT5e UTP and CAT6a, plus master telephone sockets and telephone extension sockets in grey. That keeps a workshop office or commercial bench consistent with the rest of the steel range.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are metal clad switches and sockets normally used?
They suit rooms where plastic accessories take a beating. We see them most in garages, workshops, utility rooms and plant areas, plus commercial and industrial settings. The steel construction copes with knocks and heavy day to day use far better than a plastic plate, so they hold up in spaces that get used hard. They also work in kitchens and other busy rooms where durability matters more than a softer look.

What does a lockable switch do?
A lockable switch lets you padlock a circuit in the off position so it cannot be switched back on while you work. Our range includes a 20A DP lockable switch in grey, which is useful for isolating machinery, pumps or equipment during maintenance. Because it is double pole it breaks both line and neutral when off. For anything involving fixed wiring, always have a qualified electrician carry out the connection and isolation.

What is the difference between single pole and double pole switches here?
A single pole (SP) switch breaks only the line conductor, while a double pole (DP) switch breaks both line and neutral, fully isolating the circuit when off. Our metal clad range carries both, with DP options including 20A switches with neon indicators and flex outlets, and 45A DP switches for heavier loads such as cookers. Choosing between them depends on the appliance and circuit, so check with a qualified electrician if you are unsure.

Do these accessories need a special back box?
We stock matching metal clad back boxes in 44mm depth, in single, double and larger grid sizes, including a surface mount version for larger grid assemblies. Using a back box from the same steel range keeps the look and fit consistent with the front plates on brick, block and timber walls. Check the product details for the depth and gang size you need, and have a qualified electrician handle fitting and wiring.

Can I get USB charging and network points in metal clad?
Yes. The range includes 13A sockets with dual USB-A, and versions combining USB-A with USB-C, so you can charge devices on a workshop bench or in an office without a separate adaptor. For data and phone, we stock metal clad RJ45 network outlets in CAT5e UTP and CAT6a, alongside master telephone sockets and telephone extension sockets in grey, keeping a workspace consistent in the same steel finish.

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