Key Features & Typical Use
The Plate as Part of the Interior
In the context of modern buildings or hotel designs, electrical appliances are becoming more part of the overall design instead of an afterthought. For example, 86 x 76 mm electrical plates take a bigger space than square plates that appear to be installed in later stages, which is what the projects aimed at utilizing standardized finishes and accessories are after.
A Rocker You Can Hit without Aiming
Changing to a larger platter provides the opportunity to have a larger rocker switch, making the operation of the device different. In hotels, public institutions, and accessible homes, the switch is operated by people carrying luggage who are off-balance or not watching the switch. Thus, the issue of functionality is not one of aesthetics but one of usability.
Coverage around the Box
The use of plates made from wider material allows for a better coverage around the box openings compared to the narrower plates. A wide plate is beneficial when it is used to perform work on concrete blocks by using boards that have been cut with extra material or on unrefined surfaces with box openings.
Standard Mechanism, Different Presentation
The electrical specifications are similar to the products in the series that are rated 10A and 250V and the red copper contacts with silver alloy contacts. The only distinction of the SD3B series is that it has more surface areas exposed to the environment.
Specifications
| Series | SD3B EU standard series |
|---|---|
| Item Code | SD3B-001 |
| Description | 1 gang 1 way switch, wide panel |
| Panel Size | 86 x 76mm wide format |
| Rated Current / Voltage | 10A 250V~ (listed as 10AX on the SD3B sheet) |
| Installation | Flush mounting |
| Plate Material | PC (polycarbonate) |
| Contacts | Red copper with silver alloy contact points |
| Supply Form | Finished product, or switch module + frame |
| Related Switches | SD3B-002 (2 way), SD3B-006 / SD3B-007 (2 gang), SD3B-011 (3 gang) |
| Packaging | Finished product packaging, or switch + frame packaging |
SD3B-001 – Where the Panel Size Is Specified Rather Than Accepted
Usually, domestic tasks do not pay attention to the sizes of the plates used in the devices. On the contrary, in commercial projects and in the sphere of hospitality the selection of the plate is done with respect to the materials of the decoration of the walls, as well as to the accessories. Not less important than the design of the plate is the size of a plate.
These panels offer the benefit of providing greater tolerance. Specifically, in a building with a large number of switch positions, the ability to use a panel that seals the entire box instead of simply covering the hole of the box makes it a case of having a snag list or none at all. The wider panel offers extra tolerance without the need to change the wiring of the system, and with the same type of panel across the whole SD3B product family, this ensures uniformity in specifications.
Factory-Direct OEM / ODM Manufacturer
We Manufacture, You Brand
Wide panel tooling in-house · PC moulding and copper contacts · OEM branding
- OEM branding – logo on the plate, custom carton and instruction sheet.
- ODM options – panel format, plate colour, module mix 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 panel format the interior specification calls for and apply it across the device list.
- Check the wall build-up and the box apertures planned on site against an 86 x 76mm plate.
- Confirm the function required at each position — single way here, two way or intermediate elsewhere.
- Decide whether positions are supplied as finished plates or as modules with frames.
- Approve a sample plate against the wall finish 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-001?
We will provide you with a concept quote for the EU standard wide panel 1 gang switch using the SD3B device family if you supply us with an interior finish and device schedule.
Contact Our Sales Team
Frequently Asked Questions
Why specify an 86 x 76mm panel rather than a square one?
With the broader face comes a bigger rocker and further coverage at the box opening, giving it a more designed look on the wall. This suits new building projects and hospitality interiors where wiring devices are included in specifications, not just as an afterthought.
Does a larger plate affect installation?
The switch attaches to an ordinary mount box like the other switches in the range. A bigger plate covers a larger wall area, which is handy in cases where box openings or materials are not impeccably finished.
Is the electrical rating the same as smaller formats?
Indeed, the SD3B-001 is designed for a max limit of 10A at 250V. It is rated as 10AX with red copper contacts and silver alloy tip — this mechanism is used all over the range.
Can it be supplied as a module for a frame?
Certainly! The switch can be acquired as both a module for SD3B frames and a prefabricated plate, which enables a project to put together plates at a location with changing mixtures of the instrument.
Is a wider panel useful for accessibility?
The fact that switches designed with a bigger operating surface will be easier to use by those who are not directly looking at the switch or are not able to manipulate it, form an important reason why wide switches are typically used in hotels, public facilities, and accessible residences.
Can the whole device list be supplied in this panel?
Indeed, the SD3B series consists of buttons, plugs, charging sockets, data connectors, and housings, all in 86mm x 76mm format, which means one uniform plate type can be used throughout a project. Minimum order quantity is provided for each item in the quote.
