X‑CONTACT® videos
On this landing page you will discover a selection of videos that give you insight into the X‑CONTACT® technology from MENNEKES.
The clips explain how this innovative contact sleeve technology works and why it is used in many MENNEKES connectors, from PowerTOP® Xtra to DUOi wall mounted sockets.
What does X‑CONTACT® offer?
X‑CONTACT® provides a particularly secure electrical connection and significantly reduces the effort required for plugging and unplugging by up to 50 percent, thanks to its flexible slotted sleeves.
The technology is durable, wear free, and self cleaning. Its special internal structure ensures stable and secure connections even at high current levels.
X‑CONTACT® explainer videos
X‑CONTACT® – Smart contact sleeve technology at a glance
In this video you will learn how X‑CONTACT® sleeves from MENNEKES work and why they offer a clear advantage in daily operations.
It shows how the flexible, cross shaped slotted sleeves adapt during insertion, reducing the required force by up to 50 percent.
The video also demonstrates how the special design ensures a secure, durable, and reliable connection, even at high currents.
X‑CONTACT® – Easy plugging and unplugging
This video demonstrates how much easier it is to connect and disconnect CEE plugs and connectors using X‑CONTACT® technology.
Thanks to the flexible slotted sleeves, the video provides a direct comparison with conventional sleeves. Plugging becomes noticeably easier, and disconnecting requires up to 50 percent less force.
It clearly shows how X‑CONTACT® makes everyday work safer, faster, and more ergonomic.
X‑CONTACT® – How the perfect contact is created
This video clearly illustrates how the X‑CONTACT® sleeve creates a precise and secure connection when inserting a CEE plug.
Due to its special shape and flexible material, the sleeve adapts perfectly to the contact pin and ensures a permanently stable and reliable connection, without additional springs or complex mechanisms.
The video highlights why this technology improves contact quality while also making handling significantly easier.
X‑CONTACT® – Self cleaning in contaminated conditions
This video shows how X‑CONTACT® sleeves handle dirt and deposits.
Thanks to the special material and slotted design, the contact surfaces effectively clean themselves during plugging and unplugging. Dirt and surface corrosion are automatically removed through movement.
As a result, the electrical connection remains reliable over time, even with frequent use and in harsh environments.
