Phillips Industries has developed an auxiliary vertical dual-pole plug and socket that meets the new SAE J3082 standards for high-current connections between a tractor and trailer.

The SAE standard was released in late 2015 and includes rules for vertically aligned pins, typically for loads like power tarpaulins.  Phillips says that its vertical dual-pole plug and socket is the first of its kind to meet the standard.

Phillips’ vertical dual-pole design includes offset pins which allow for ground contact to occur prior to power, preventing the potential for arcing.  This feature, along with a more robust plug to socket lock, makes the auxiliary vertical dual-pole family of products safer, according to Phillips.

The auxiliary vertical dual-pole cables, plugs and sockets are designed to be used with light-duty tarpaulin and skirt applications that use a trailer battery pack.  The cables are made with either four-gauge or six-gauge fine stranded copper for flexibility, with an internal ground to improve ground connections.

Vertical dual-pole cable products with the SAE J3082 compliant plug design are offered in both straight and coiled configurations.  The auxiliary vertical dual-pole plug, available in four- or six-gauge, accommodates four- or six-gauge cable.  The socket can be universally installed for either application.