SCHUKO® plugs and connectors with IP54 and IP68 protection
SCHUKO® plugs and connectors from MENNEKES stand for maximum durability and reliable power supply – from IP54 to IP68. Our particularly robust IP68 plugs and connectors are designed for wet and harsh environments: waterproof when plugged in, easy to grip even when wet, and exceptionally durable.
The IP54 variants also impress with robust materials, high mechanical resilience, and easy installation. Whether wall or panel mounted sockets, plugs or connectors – our SCHUKO® portfolio offers the right solutions for a wide range of applications.
Discover the variety of our SCHUKO® products and learn more about protection classes, technologies, and optimized application possibilities.
SCHUKO® IP68. Built for extreme conditions.
For applications with high mechanical stress or in permanently wet environments, SCHUKO® plugs and connectors are available with IP68 protection. They are equipped with a bayonet ring and a protective cap and remain waterproof when plugged in, even when submerged. The textured grip surfaces and the rubberised, likewise textured cable gland ensure excellent handling. Even in damp or wet conditions, the plugs and connectors can be gripped securely.
SCHUKO® IP68 areas of application.
SCHUKO® plugs and connectors with IP68 protection are the ideal choice for demanding environments where reliability and durability are essential. They offer secure protection against dust and submersion, making them perfectly suited for outdoor use — for example, in rain, snow, or direct exposure to the elements.
On construction sites, they impress with their high resistance to dirt, moisture, and mechanical stress. In industrial environments as well — from production facilities and workshops to humid or dusty manufacturing areas — they ensure consistently reliable power supply. Organizations such as THW, fire departments, and the German Armed Forces benefit from their robustness during operations in flood zones, rain, or muddy conditions. For maritime applications, such as on boats, in ports, shipyards, or with sea rescue units, the IP68 SCHUKO® devices provide maximum safety even under the harshest conditions. In agriculture, they demonstrate their strengths in irrigation systems or modern livestock facilities, where moisture and dirt are part of everyday operations.
Fast, straightforward, and absolutely reliable: our installation process makes the difference.
Thanks to the innovative, universal silicone seal, the time‑consuming adjustment or replacement of different sealing elements is completely eliminated. A single sealing element reliably covers all cable diameters from 6.4 to 16.5 mm — flexible, clean, and efficient.
Fast installation in clearly defined steps:
Pull out the insert, feed the cable through, connect the conductors, fix the insert at two points, tighten the cable gland — done. It hardly gets any easier or faster.
More convenience through well‑designed details
Captive screws ensure that both the enclosure screws and the contact screws stay securely in place and cannot accidentally fall out. No special tools are required either — a standard PZ2 screwdriver is all you need.
For additional safety and error‑free installation, all relevant information is displayed directly on the insert: The stripping length for the outer sheath is clearly marked, and there is even an integrated template for the conductor stripping length. This makes it easy and precise to determine the correct lengths — without any additional measuring tools.
Your Advantage: save time, reduce costs
The shortened installation time and the lower risk of errors lead to reduced assembly costs. This means your projects benefit from fast, safe, and cost‑efficient implementation.
Features SCHUKO® IP68
1. Cable gland with sealing for all cable diameters
2. Bayonet ring and cable gland – 2‑component technology
3. Civilian version in blue, military version in olive drab
4. Contact surface for torque wrench
5. Robust enclosure
Robust enclosures with IP54 protection
Our plugs and connectors with IP54 protection are made from high‑performance plastic, making them highly resistant to UV radiation, most oils, greases, solvents and cleaning agents, hydrocarbons, as well as organic and inorganic bases.
The robust enclosures can also withstand loads of up to one ton. The self‑closing lid on the connectors ensures IP54 protection, and during operation the devices withstand temperatures between –30 °C and +40 °C. The screwed‑in seal on the cable gland and the generous wiring space make installation particularly easy and convenient.
Certification overview for SCHUKO® plugs and connectors (IP54)
All SCHUKO® plugs with IP54 protection and a double earthing system are certified by both VDE and CEBEC. The SCHUKO® IP54 connectors are VDE‑certified, while the French‑Belgian connectors hold a CEBEC certification.
SCHUKO® panel mounted sockets with screw terminals
Proven connection technology for safe installations
Robust screw terminals enable reliable conductor connections and provide consistently secure power supply even in demanding industrial applications. The screw terminals are designed as through‑wiring terminals for daisy‑chain connections.
Protection level of SCHUKO® plugs and sockets.
Amendment of the DIN VDE 0620 standard.
For use in portable equipment, the current requirements specify that panel mounted sockets must be used which meet protection class IPX4 with the hinged lid closed and with a plugged‑in, compatible plug — in any operating position. Before the amendment to the standard in February 2010, protection class IPX4 was considered fulfilled if the requirements were met only in a vertical installation position. For sockets intended for fixed installations, this still applies.
