HENSEL Switches and sockets

Gustav Hensel Switches & Sockets – Quality Built-In From the Start

When you’re specifying switches, sockets or modular combinations for control panels, service zones or infrastructure installations, the choice matters. With a brand like Gustav Hensel, you’re buying more than just a wall outlet — you’re buying system integrity, safety compliance and long-term reliability. In practical installations you’ll find switches and sockets from Gustav Hensel in machine-rooms, clean-rooms, industrial service panels and multi-tenant buildings where durability, compatibility and future-proofing are all critical.

What the Category “Switches & Sockets” Really Covers

From experience, this category includes the following long-tail items:

• Modular switches and switch-socket combos (for example one module with a rocker switch plus one with an outlet)
• Outlet systems (industrial sockets, weather-resistant frames, multiple-plug configurations)
• Accessories (frames, mounting kits, inserts, plates)
• Control devices for switches/sockets (e.g., indicator lights, disconnect switches integrated into socket units)
  Gustav Hensel lists “Accessories (switches & sockets)”, “Control devices for switches and sockets”, “Frames for switches and sockets”, “Plugs”, “Sockets” within its product range. 
  For a procurement manager or installer this means you’re not just choosing one outlet — you’re selecting a modular system that supports outlets, frames, switches and accessories under one brand umbrella.

Technical Considerations and Real-World Buying Logic

Here are the specification-points you’ll want to check when selecting Hensel-branded switch-socket systems:

• Modularity and number of units: For example a frame may house 2, 3 or 4 modules (switch + socket combinations). Confirm module-width, spacing and compatibility with DIN-rail or surface mount.
• Ingress protection and ratings: If the socket is used in a wash-down area, outdoor panel or near heavy equipment, check whether the module and frame meet e.g. IP 44, IP 65 or higher. While I did not find specific switch-socket IP ratings in the Hensel general catalogue, Hensel emphasises robustness, impact resistance and ingress protection across their installation systems. 
• Current and voltage rating: Industrial sockets may need 16 A, 32 A, three-phase variants or integrated switch disconnector. Make sure the outlet system supports the required current and phase.
• Material and quality: Look for frames and inserts made with durable plastics or coatings, high impact ratings, fire-resistant materials. Hensel’s company profile emphasises “tested quality”, “durability of plastic materials”, “temperature resistance” etc. 
• Future-proofing and serviceability: Modular systems allow you to swap a socket for a USB-charger or a smart switch later. When your project demands upgrades, this matters.
• Brand consistency and spares: Using the same brand throughout your installation simplifies spares stock, training for installers, and ensures consistent aesthetics and operation across sites.

Buying Strategy for Wholesale Procurement

When you are placing a wholesale order for Gustav Hensel switches and sockets, adopt this procurement logic:

• Choose core module families: Select one “standard” outlet module (e.g., 16 A single socket) and one combined switch-socket module (for service van or control zone) to cover most use cases.

• Standardise frames and mounting kits: Use one frame style (2-module, 3-module etc) across your installation fleet to reduce variety and simplify stock.

  Stock in multiples aligned to crews or sites: For example order boxes of 20 units for each type so installation crews receive standard boxes.
  Include accessories and spare inserts: Keep spare inserts, spare frames and spare tooling for future changes or repairs.

• Document part-numbers and compatibility: Ensure your procurement team tracks exact part-numbers (Hensel part codes) so reordering is efficient and correct.
• Plan for upgrade paths: Since modular systems allow future expansion, stock a small quantity of higher-spec modules now (e.g., USB/Smart sockets) so you’re ready for add-ons.

By following this logic you reduce SKU proliferation, streamline installation logistics, reduce stocking errors, and support faster roll-out and maintenance.

Why Gustav Hensel Switch-Socket Systems Make Sense for Projects

For large-scale or multi-site installations, picking a single brand for your switch-socket systems brings real benefits: fewer variant forms to manage, consistent look and feel across sites, easier training for installation teams, fewer surprise compatibility issues when expanding or servicing. Gustav Hensel’s reputation for “innovative electrical installation and power distribution systems” since 1931 underlines their industrial pedigree. When you use Hensel for switches and sockets as well as for your enclosures, cable inlets and distribution boards, you build a consistent platform rather than a mix of brands. That consistency reduces cost, speeds up installation, improves quality handover.

Bank of Lamps – Your Wholesale Supply Partner

Bank of Lamps distributes the full Gustav Hensel switches and sockets portfolio — modular switches, outlet systems, switch-socket combos, accessories — from our warehouse in Latvia. We supply procurement teams, installation contractors and large-scale project buyers across the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Baltic States, France, Spain and Belgium.
Our wholesale advantages include: flexible bulk quantities tailored to your project size; verified brand-authentic Gustav Hensel stock; centralised EU logistics hub (reducing customs/tracking complexity); stable wholesale pricing for framework contracts; full batch traceability and documentation; dedicated B2B support for stock forecasting, module family selection and delivery scheduling. With Bank of Lamps you’re not just ordering switches and sockets — you’re securing a reliable supply chain for your installations at scale, with brand consistency and logistic peace of mind.