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5-15
5-20
6-15
6-20
6-50
10-30
10-50

	Current Current

15A

20A

	Connection Type Connection Type

Straight Blade

Turn Lock

Wire Leads

	Voltage Voltage

125V AC

	Number of Blades Number of Blades

	3

	Number of Slots Number of Slots

	3

	Wire Gauge Wire Gauge

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	Length Length

	End Type End Type


Plug	Socket

	Number of Outlets Number of Outlets

	Number of Wires Number of Wires

	Color Color

	Black
	Gray
	Yellow

	Flexibility Flexibility

	Flexible

	End Shape End Shape

	Straight

	Cord OD Cord OD

	Gender Gender

Male

Female

	Application Application

Power

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Cord Insulation Material Cord Insulation Material

PVC Plastic

Rubber

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

-49° to 0° F

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

Less than 250° F

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

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About Industry Designation for Cable Insulation

About Extension Cords

About NEMA Plugs, Sockets, and Receptacles

NEMA L5-20 Plug

The plug on these cords turns to lock in an outlet, so they remain securely attached in high-vibration applications.

					Cord
NEMA Style	Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Lg., ft.	OD	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Temp. Range, °F	Specifications Met	Color		Each
NEMA Plug × Wire Leads
L5-20	12	20	125V AC	8	0.44"	PVC Plastic	SJT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	000000000	000000

Electronic Equipment Turn-Lock Power Cords

IEC C19 Socket

NEMA L5-20 Plug

Use these cords with computers, lab equipment, and office machines that have IEC connections. They have a plug that turns to lock in an outlet, so they remain securely attached in high-vibration applications.

						Cord
NEMA Style	IEC Style	Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Lg., ft.	OD	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Temp. Range, °F	Specifications Met	Color		Each
NEMA Plug × IEC Socket
L5-20	C19	12	20	125V AC	8	0.16"	PVC Plastic	SJT	-40° to 140°	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, IEC 60320	Black	000000	000000

Extension Cord Adapters

NEMA 5-15 Plug × NEMA L5-20 Socket

NEMA L5-20 Plug × NEMA 5-15 Socket

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA L5-20 Socket

NEMA 5-15 Socket

NEMA L5-20 Plug

Change the connection style between an outlet and your equipment.

STW adapters have a water-resistant outer insulation.

Adapters with a power-indicating light have a light on the socket that illuminates when the adapter has power.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

					Cord
Lg.	Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Power-Indicating Light	OD	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Color		Each
NEMA 5-15 Plug × NEMA L5-20 Socket
9"	12	15	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.56"	Rubber	STW	UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	000000
1 ft.	12	15	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.61"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	00000
NEMA L5-20 Plug × NEMA 5-15 Socket
9"	12	15	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.56"	Rubber	STW	UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	00000
1 ft.	10	20	125V AC	With Power-Indicating Light	0.67"	PVC Plastic	STW	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	00000

Abrasion-Resistant Turn-Lock Extension Cords

NEMA L5-20 Plug

NEMA L5-20 Socket

Thick insulation protects the internal wires of these cords, so they can be used in high-traffic areas and over rough areas. The insulation also resists water. Give the connectors a quarter turn to lock in place; they remain secure in high-vibration applications.

					Cord
Lg., ft.	Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Power-Indicating Light	OD	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Color		Each
NEMA L5-20 Plug × NEMA L5-20 Socket
25	10	20	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.63"	PVC Plastic	STW	Yellow	0000000	000000
50	10	20	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.63"	PVC Plastic	STW	Yellow	0000000	000000

GFCI Turn-Lock Extension Cords

Keep personnel safe from electric shock with these cords. Give the connectors a quarter turn to lock in place; they remain secure in high-vibration applications. All have a manual GFCI reset that prevents unexpected equipment start-up.

NEMA L5-20 Plug

NEMA L5-20 Socket

NEMA L5-20 Plug × NEMA L5-20 Socket
Lg., ft.	Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	GFCI Location	Reset Type	Power-Indicating Light	Cord Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Color		Each
2	12	20	125V AC	Inline	Manual	Without Power-Indicating Light	PVC Plastic	SJTW	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Yellow	0000000	000000

Turn-Lock Extension Cords

NEMA L5-20 Plug

NEMA L5-20 Socket

Give the connectors on these cords a quarter turn to lock in place. They remain secure in high-vibration applications. The industry designation is SJTW, so the insulation resists water.

					Cord
Lg., ft.	Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Power-Indicating Light	OD	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Color		Each
NEMA L5-20 Plug × NEMA L5-20 Socket
50	12	20	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.44"	PVC Plastic	SJTW	UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	000000
100	12	15	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.44"	PVC Plastic	SJTW	UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	000000

Extension Cord Splitters

Power multiple devices from the same outlet with these splitters.

STW splitters have a water-resistant insulation.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Two-Outlet Splitters

With Two Outlets

NEMA L5-20 Plug

NEMA L5-20 Socket

					Cord
Lg., ft.	Wire Ga.	Current, A	Voltage	Power-Indicating Light	OD	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Color		Each
NEMA L5-20 Plug × NEMA L5-20 Socket
1 1/2	12	20	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.56"	Rubber	STW	UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	000000

Three-Outlet Splitters

With Three Outlets

NEMA L5-20 Plug

NEMA L5-20 Socket

					Cord
Lg., ft.	Wire Ga.	Current, A	Voltage	Power-Indicating Light	OD	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Color		Each
NEMA L5-20 Plug × NEMA L5-20 Socket
1 1/2	12	20	125V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.56"	Rubber	STW	UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	000000

Outlet Strips

Provide power to multiple devices with these outlet strips. A circuit breaker prevents damage from current overload and short circuits.

Fasten mounting clips to a surface, and snap the channel on the back of outlet strips into the clips.

Outlet Strips

Standard Outlet Orientation

NEMA 5-15 Socket

NEMA 5-20 Socket

NEMA L5-20 Plug

	No. of Sockets
Total No. of Outlets	NEMA 5-15	NEMA 5-20	Outlet Ctr.-to-Ctr.	Cord Lg., ft.	Current, A	Voltage	Features	Material	Protection Type	Includes	Specifications Met		Each
NEMA 5-15 and NEMA 5-20 Socket with NEMA L5-20 Plug
24	22	2	2 3/4"	15	20	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Aluminum	Circuit Breaker	Mounting Clips	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	00000000	0000000

Washdown Turn-Lock Connectors and Cords

When mated, connectors meet NEMA 6P for protection against corrosion and washdowns. All have a multiple-ring seal and rubber housing to keep out liquid. They resist heat, oil, and chemicals. A quarter turn locks them in place to remain secure in high-vibration applications and prevent accidental disconnection.

Plugs mate with female receptacles and female sockets with an attached cover.

Cord splitters power multiple devices from a single outlet.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Cords—Three-Blade Plug × Three-Slot Socket with Attached Cover

NEMA L5-20 Female

NEMA L5-20 Male

Cords										Caps for Plugs		Replacement Caps for Sockets
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	Wire Gauge	Cord OD	Industry Designation	End OD	Color		Each		Each		Each
25 ft. Lg.
Grounded
L5-20	125V AC	20A	14	0.57"	SOOW	2.5"	Yellow	00000000	0000000	000000000	000000	000000000	000000
50 ft. Lg.
Grounded
L5-20	125V AC	20A	14	0.57"	SOOW	2.5"	Yellow	00000000	000000	000000000	00000	000000000	00000

Cord Splitters—Three-Blade Plug × Three-Slot Socket with Attached Cover

NEMA L5-20 Female

NEMA L5-20 Male

Cord Splitters												Caps for Plugs		Replacement Caps for Sockets
NEMA Style	No. of Outlets	Voltage	Current	Wire Gauge	Cord OD	Industry Designation	End OD	Lg., ft.	Color		Each		Each		Each
Grounded
L5-20	2	125V AC	20A	12	0.65"	SOOW	2.5"	3	Yellow	00000000	0000000	000000000	000000	000000000	000000