Appleton VAD-2 Aluminum Fixture Unit Adapter Socket

Appleton VAD-2 Aluminum Fixture Unit Adapter Socket is the aluminum version of Appleton’s adapter socket for the V-51 fixture unit family. This part threads into the fixture’s mounting hood and provides a reliable electrical path from the lamp socket to the fixture unit’s connection block, enabling proper operation of V-51 incandescent luminaires when assembled with the hood, globe, and guard. Manufactured from copper-free aluminum for strength and corrosion resistance, the VAD-2 is specified for use with V-51 luminaires and supports standard V-51 mounting configurations. As part of Appleton’s modular V-51 system, it lets installers reuse the existing mounting hood and globe while integrating the adapter socket into the luminaire assembly, helping streamline servicing and replacement. Typical applications include industrial illumination using Appleton V-51 fixtures in environments where durable aluminum hardware is preferred, such as exposed installations where a robust adapter/socket is beneficial. This adapter socket is the core interface in the V-51 setup, ensuring a solid mechanical and electrical connection between the mounting hood and the lamp socket within the fixture unit.