HARTING Switches and sockets

HARTING Switches and Sockets for Industrial and Commercial Installations

When you’re sourcing switches, sockets, modular outlet units or control switches for your installations, the quality and compatibility of each component significantly impact installation time, maintenance and longevity. HARTING switches and sockets deliver high build standards, clear integration with industrial systems and consistency across modules. In real-world panels, machine bases and infrastructure projects you’ll see HARTING electrical switches, power sockets, modular switch-socket combos and outlet units — all designed for repeatable performance.

Understanding HARTING Electrical Switches and Their Role

Electrical switches might appear simple, but when used in industrial settings they must cope with heavy loads, frequent operation and harsh conditions. HARTING’s range includes switches rated for 16 A or more, with robust actuators, clear switching status and compatibility with industrial control panels. For procurement you’ll want to check: rated current and voltage, number of poles (1P, 2P, 3P), actuator style (rocker, toggle, key-switch) and environmental rating (IP, IK). The benefit is fewer replacements and less downtime.

HARTING Power Sockets and Modular Switch-Socket Combos

Power sockets are the interface between wiring and devices; quality here matters. HARTING power sockets offer screw- or spring-clamp terminations, clear marking and compatibility with industrial outlet modules. Modular switch-socket combinations allow switches and outlets to occupy a shared frame — a space-saving and efficient solution for panels, control desks or compact machine bases. From experience, using matched modular combos from a single brand reduces mix-ups, simplifies spare-part stocking and speeds up installation.

HARTING Outlet Units and Control Switches in Panels

In distribution boards, sub-panels or operator consoles you’ll often use outlet units and control switches together. HARTING outlet units integrate neatly with modular enclosures and are designed for industrial wiring. Control switches — key switches, selector switches, emergency-stop interfaces — from HARTING are built to industrial durability, frequent operation and clear labelling. For installers and procurement teams this means fewer ad-hoc parts, consistent sourcing and better maintenance workflows.

Buying Logic for Wholesale Procurement Managers

When you order HARTING switches and sockets in bulk for multiple sites or rollout programmes, these are key criteria:

• Standardise on core modules: pick one or two sizes of socket/outlet units and breaker-style or control switch formats that cover most use cases.
• Check current/voltage rating: ensure switches and sockets match the load and panel voltage (for example 16 A/250 V. or 32 A/400 V).
• Environmental and durability rating: for indoor controlled areas standard IP 20–IP 44 may suffice; for outdoors or wash-down zones look for IP 65 or higher.
• Compatibility of modular frames: ensure your switch and socket modules fit the same frame system to simplify installation and future servicing.
• Stock spare modules: switches and sockets are high-use replacements; keep 10–15 % in spare stock for maintenance or upgrades.
• Pack sizes and logistics: bulk orders should align with project phases; ensure your supplier offers flexible quantities, stable pricing and reliable delivery.

From experience, applying that buying logic means fewer site-errors, less mix-and‐match hardware, smoother commissioning and lower total cost in the medium term.

Why HARTING Switches and Sockets Make Sense

Choosing HARTING means you're aligning to a system-based approach rather than a collection of ad-hoc parts. You've got switches, sockets, modular combos all from one brand — the installation team knows what they’re using, the warehouse has fewer variants, and servicing is predictable. For procurement that means fewer SKUs, fewer compatibility problems and faster turnaround across sites. For installers it means fewer surprises, faster installs and better reliability over time.

Bank of Lamps – Your Wholesale Supply Partner for HARTING

Bank of Lamps supplies the full HARTING range of switches and sockets, including electrical switches, power sockets, modular switch-socket combos, outlet units and control switches — from our warehouse in Latvia. We serve clients across the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Baltic states, France, Spain and Belgium. Our wholesale advantages: flexible bulk quantities (project-sized to pallet loads), verified brand-authentic HARTING stock, consolidated EU logistics via one hub, stable pricing for framework contracts, batch traceability and dedicated B2B support for procurement, logistics and technical compatibility. With us you get the product quality and supply reliability you need for large-scale installation programmes.