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Mains Plug Insulated Pins

Insulated Pins: A Mandatory Safety Feature

Under Australian Standard AS/NZS 3112, all modern mains plugs and appliances with integral pins must have insulated Active and Neutral pins. This critical safety requirement was introduced in response to serious injuries and fatalities where a metal object, like a knife or ruler, made contact with a partially withdrawn plug, causing an electric shock.

Since April 2005, it has been mandatory for all new equipment sold in Australia and New Zealand to have this feature. This ensures a much higher level of safety in homes and workplaces.

How Insulated Pins Work

The insulation covers the base of the Active and Neutral pins. If the plug is pulled partially from the socket, this sleeve prevents accidental contact with the live part of the pin, dramatically reducing the risk of shock. You can easily see the difference between older, non-compliant plugs and modern, safe ones.

An old, non-compliant plug with dangerous, fully exposed metal pins.
Non-Compliant Plug:
Exposed Pins
A modern, compliant plug with safe, partially insulated pins.
Compliant Plug:
Insulated Pins
An old plug-pack with non-compliant, dangerous exposed pins.
Non-Compliant Plug-Pack:
Exposed Pins
A modern plug-pack with compliant, safe insulated pins.
Compliant Plug-Pack:
Insulated Pins

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