IP44 4-Gang Switched Waterproof Socket Strip with Fixed Short Lead, 16A 250V

1. Product Description

The TXB-4K-F is a four-gang switched waterproof socket strip that comes on a fixed, short rubber lead (minimum 1.4 m) rather than a separate long extension cord. Designed by Soyang for fixed and semi-fixed installations, it places four Schuko outlets behind bright yellow flip lids on a black industrial housing, with an orange push-button switch at one end. Because the lead is permanently attached, the strip is intended to be wired into a junction point, equipment, bench or wall box, making it a clean alternative to loose extension cords that can be kicked over or disconnected by mistake.

2. Core Advantages / Key Features

• Fixed short-lead design - The Min 1.4 m pigtail cable is permanently attached, so the strip behaves like a mounted outlet box rather than a trailing extension lead.
• Orange master switch - One button isolates all four outlets together for safe servicing of connected tools.
• Four Schuko outlets with yellow flip lids - IP44 splash protection keeps dust and water away from the contacts on every socket.
• 16A 250V heavy-duty rating - Built for workshop tools, fans, pumps and machine auxiliary power with low heat and voltage drop.
• Bolt-on mounting ears - Fix the strip securely to a bench, machine or wall for a professional, tidy layout.
• Yellow lids for visibility - The high-contrast yellow covers are easy to spot on dark equipment and in low light.

3. Technical Specifications

4. Materials & Finish

The housing is moulded in tough, black flame-retardant engineering plastic that shrugs off impact, oil and heat, while the bright yellow flip lids are durable UV-stable polypropylene that closes tightly over each Schuko socket. High-conductivity copper conductors run through the fixed rubber lead, insulated against heat, oil and abrasion. The corrosion-resistant Schuko contacts grip a plug firmly, and the screw-mountable fixing ears let the whole strip be anchored so it stays put during daily use.

5. Application Scenarios

• Workbenches & fixed machinery - A bolted four-outlet point for drills, grinders and task lighting.
• Maintenance & service stations - Switch and isolate tools safely during servicing.
• Commercial kitchens & workshops - Splash-resistant outlets behind yellow lids for cleaning areas.
• Events & stage rigs - A switched, fixed power take-off behind the scenes.
• OEM equipment builders - Integrate the strip into machines and kiosks with the short lead wired back to a distribution point.

6. Customization Options

7. Certifications

The TXB-4K-F is manufactured to CE with an IP44 rating as standard, with RoHS / REACH available for EU shipments. The Soyang factory operates under ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 14064 and ISO 14067 and maintains a VDE-qualified in-house test centre. Third-party audits by SGS, BV or Intertek can be arranged.

8. Packing & Logistics

Units are packed securely in export-grade cartons with individual protection to prevent damage in transit. We ship worldwide with flexible Incoterms including FOB, CIF and CFR, and the port of loading can be arranged to suit your schedule. A packing reference helps you estimate container loading quickly, so your freight planning stays simple and predictable.

9. Service Advantage

We provide responsive support with a 24-hour response time on working days, free samples (freight collect) for pre-order evaluation, and full OEM/ODM service including custom branding and packaging. Our team supports you from sample approval through mass production and delivery, making large orders smooth and worry-free.

10. Company Strength

Built for fixed installation, the TXB-4K-F switched waterproof strip draws on Soyang's factory scale - Zhejiang Shuangyang Group Co., Ltd (brand: Soyang) was established in 1986 and is one of Ningbo City's Star Enterprises. With a total capital of USD 90 million, a construction area of about 100,000 m2 and more than 550 employees, the company generated a turnover of USD 70 million in 2025. We are certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 14064 and ISO 14067, and our products carry VDE, CE, GS, S, D, FI, N, CCC, RoHS and REACH marks for major European and global markets. In 2010 Shuangyang became the world's first extension cord manufacturer to use the VDE product identification label (PID), and our own test centre qualified by VDE in 2012 enables in-house cable and set testing. As an integrated maker of timer sockets, extension cords, rubber cables, cable reels, lighting and steel pipes, we produce around 500,000 timer sockets, 500,000 extension cords, 6,000 km of cable and 60,000 cable reels every month - capacity that keeps large wholesale and OEM orders on time.

11. FAQ

Q: What does the -F mean on the TXB-4K-F?

A: It is the fixed short-lead version: a Min 1.4 m rubber pigtail that is meant to be wired to a junction or equipment, rather than a long cord with a plug.

Q: Can a Schuko plug be fitted on the end?

A: Yes. As standard it is supplied as a bare fixed lead, but we can fit a Schuko or other plug on request.

Q: How many outlets does it have?

A: Four Schuko outlets, each under its own yellow flip lid, with one master switch controlling the whole strip.

Q: Is it weatherproof?

A: Yes, IP44 splash-proof behind the lids, suited to damp workshops and outdoor sheltered locations - not for submersion.

Q: What current is it rated for?

A: 16A at 250V AC, with H05RR-F / H07RN-F rubber lead in 3G1.5-2.5 mm2.

Q: Do you offer private label?

A: Yes, OEM/ODM with custom lead length, lid colour and logo, flexible MOQ.