Key Features & Typical Use
One Part Number for Most of Continental Europe
The Schuko format refers to a type of socket that is associated with the standards of Germany, Australia and the Netherlands. With regard to Europe’s ordinary project performance, Schuko is typically used as a standard due to its compatibility with various markets. It is very important for the hotel chain that operates in various countries to select the simplest solution, e.g. one socket, one panel and one power supply.
Earthed Outlets Where Appliances Demand Them
What can be found in the guest bedroom? Guest bedrooms have kettles, irons, hairdryers, and laptop charger. All machines have metal parts or heating elements that require grounding. One of the benefits of a Schuko socket is that it provides a connection to the ground through the ground terminals of the socket itself.
Plate Margins on Grouped Sockets
Normal practice dictates that multiple sockets are installed in a hotel room, for instance, at the bedside, on the table, and in the luggage area. The plate is larger than the sockets in order to create a surrounding structure which ensures steady current generation and easy access to wires and plugs of neighboring sockets.
A Range behind One Plate
The same panel arrangement is utilized in all types of Schuko plug ins, both points of charging types, covered types, switch elements and data modules. This means it is possible for any hotel specification to be based on just one plate size but with different use within the hotel.
Specifications
| Series | SD3B EU standard series |
|---|---|
| Item Code | SD3B-016 |
| Description | Schuko socket (Type F), wide panel |
| Socket Format | Schuko (Type F, 2P+E), 16A |
| Panel Size | 86 x 76mm wide format |
| Rated Current / Voltage | 16A 250V~ |
| Earth Provision | Side earth contacts (Type F / CEE 7/3) |
| Installation | Flush mounting |
| Plate Material | PC (polycarbonate) |
| Internal Contacts | Phosphor copper |
| Supply Form | Finished product, or socket module + frame |
| Packaging | Finished product packaging, or switch + frame packaging |
SD3B-016 – The Earthed Outlet Specified by the Room, Not by the Site
The socket is not made up at the property level; it is included in the layout of the room and at some point of time in the estimating of the fit-out process. This implies that it is viewed just like the joinery and sanitaryware, hence the same assessment process takes place. A wider panel makes the unit look better simply because it gives it more place on the wall.
Operational advantages of Schuko make it the safest single solution for a property in continental Europe. It covers the geographical areas from where the bulk of the hotel guests arrive. It provides earth for electric appliances (which is a required feature). Schuko is offered in the range of products best suiting it and makes possible for charging in two levels with a cover for bathroom and service outlets used in Hotel Industry. Only one format, device and company supplying this format throughout the building.
Factory-Direct OEM / ODM Manufacturer
We Manufacture, You Brand
Wide panel tooling in-house · PC moulding and phosphor copper contacts · OEM branding
- OEM branding – logo on the plate, custom carton and instruction sheet.
- ODM options – panel format, socket format, plate colour and packaging format.
- Testing – function and electrical tests recorded for each production batch.
- MOQ – flexible per item; confirmed with the quotation for your configuration.
Buying Guide
- Confirm the socket format the property or market requires — Schuko where Type F is standard.
- Take the socket positions from the room layout and note where they are grouped.
- Decide which positions need the charging version or a cover, since both exist in the same panel.
- Apply one panel format and finish across the full device schedule for the building.
- Approve a sample plate in place and confirm quantities with our team.
How We Support Your Business
OEM / ODM
Custom housing colour, module mix, frame layout and retail packaging built on our standard EU wiring device platform — your logo on the plate, your carton on the pallet.
Custom moulding · Branded packaging · Private label
Wholesale
Factory-direct pricing with a flexible per-item MOQ, mixing modules, frames and finishes in one container for importers, wholesalers and retail chains.
Factory pricing · Mixed models · Container loading
Distributor Support
Account management, market-specific socket format advice and priority production slots for channel partners building a European wiring device range.
Account manager · Market advice · Priority lead times
Ready to Order the SD3B-016?
Please provide the type of property and details about the socket schedule, and we will then proceed to quote the EU standard Schuko wide panel socket, including charging and covered options in the same panel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Schuko the usual choice for a European hotel?
This grounded socket, utilized in Germany, Austria, and most of continental Europe, covers the largest group of markets with one part number and ensures the protective earth for the hotel appliances such as kettles and irons.
What does the wider panel add to a socket?
A larger plate is installed surrounding devices so that the sockets can be grouped easily, and there is enough space for wires and plug bodies among the devices. This ensures the device appears in harmony with the other installations in the room.
Can a charging version be specified in the same panel?
Yes – SD3B-018 and SD3B-019 have the Schuko socket along with USB-A charging at 5V 2.1A and Type-C charging at 20W on the same panel of size 86 x 76mm, thus, allowing the charging option to be added in the guest rooms while maintaining the same plate format.
Is a covered version available for bathrooms?
Yes, SD3B-022 is the model of Schuko socket that has a hinged lid on the same front of the panel. It is used in bathrooms and utility spaces where it is essential to protect the socket area when it is not being used.
What current is it rated for?
The 16A 250V socket has contact made of phosphor bronze, which is suited for appliances used in standard guest rooms and domestic interiors. The protection of the circuit is determined by how the installation is done, with the socket having no role in the matter.
Can the whole building be supplied from one order?
That’s right. All SD3B models use the same panel configuration and frame structure; therefore, a unified schedule of guest rooms, hallways, lounges, and employee quarters may be obtained in one shipment. MOQ is specified for each item based on the given quotation.
