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	Number of Wires Number of Wires

	Wire Gauge Wire Gauge

	Voltage Voltage

125V AC

250V AC

300V AC

300V DC

	Outer Insulation Color Outer Insulation Color

	Black
	Brown
	White

	Cable AWG Cable AWG

	Number of Blades Number of Blades

	2		3
	4

	NEMA Style NEMA Style

	1-15		5-15
	6-15		10-30
	10-50		14-30
	14-50

	Current Current

	Length Length

	Outer Insulation Material Outer Insulation Material

Plastic

Rubber

	Flexibility Flexibility


Ultra Flexible	Flexible

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

CSA

IEC

	Industry Designation Industry Designation

	End Shape End Shape


Straight	90° Elbow

	Color Color

	Black
	Gray

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

140° F

190° F

220° F

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

-55° F

-40° F

0° F

	Connection Type Connection Type

Straight Blade

Wire Leads

Spade Terminals

	Width Width

0.21"

0.3"

	Thickness Thickness

0.11"

0.16"

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Cord Insulation Material Cord Insulation Material

PVC Plastic

Rubber

	Cord OD Cord OD

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About Industry Designation for Cable Insulation

About Wire and Cable

Use For: Appliances
Flexible
Temperature Range:
SPT-1: 0° to 140° F
HPN: 0° to 190° F
Insulation:
SPT-1: PVC Plastic
HPN: Neoprene Rubber

Also known as zip cord, this cable has wires that can be separated for installation. It’s often used in small appliances and has a flat shape to fit in tight spaces.

SPT-1 cable is often used in lamps and radios.

HPN cable is often used with heating appliances, such as portable heaters and soldering irons.

Stranded Wire
Wire Ga.	No. of Wires	Cable AWG	Current	Wd.	Thick.	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Choose an Outer Insulation Color		10 ft.	25 ft.	50 ft.	100 ft.	250 ft.
300V AC/300V DC
18	2	18/2	10 A @ 86° F	0.21"	0.11"	SPT-1	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black, Brown, White	0000000	00	00	000000	000000	0000000
16	2	16/2	15 A @ 86° F	0.3"	0.16"	HPN	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	0000000	000000	000000	00000	000000	000000

Light Duty Power Cords

SPT

SJT

NEMA 1-15 Plug

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA 6-15 Plug

IEC C14 Plug

Designed for indoor applications, these cords are often used to power appliances.

SPT cords have a flat cord shape so they fit in tight spaces. The numbers 1, 2, and 3 indicate the relative thickness of the insulation. SPT-3 is the thickest, so it is less flexible but more durable than -1 and -2 cords.

Use SJT cords in dry or damp locations.

				Cord
Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Lg., ft.	OD	Wd.	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Temp. Range, °F	Specifications Met	Color		Each
NEMA 1-15 Plug × Wire Leads
18	10	125V AC	6	__	0.19"	PVC Plastic	SPT-1	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	0000000	00000
18	10	125V AC	6	__	0.25"	PVC Plastic	SPT-2	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	0000000	0000
18	10	125V AC	8	__	0.25"	PVC Plastic	SPT-2	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	0000000	0000
18	10	125V AC	9	__	0.19"	PVC Plastic	SPT-1	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	0000000	0000
NEMA 5-15 Plug × Wire Leads
18	10	125V AC	6	__	0.31"	PVC Plastic	SPT-1	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	0000
18	10	125V AC	6	__	0.31"	PVC Plastic	SPT-2	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	0000000	0000
18	10	125V AC	6	__	0.38"	PVC Plastic	SPT-3	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	0000
18	10	125V AC	6 1/2	0.31"	__	PVC Plastic	SJT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	0000
18	10	125V AC	8	__	0.31"	PVC Plastic	SPT-1	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	0000
18	10	125V AC	8	__	0.31"	PVC Plastic	SPT-2	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	0000000	0000
18	10	125V AC	8	__	0.38"	PVC Plastic	SPT-3	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	00000
18	10	125V AC	9 1/2	0.31"	__	PVC Plastic	SJT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	0000
16	13	125V AC	6	__	0.38"	PVC Plastic	SPT-2	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	0000000	00000
16	13	125V AC	6	__	0.44"	PVC Plastic	SPT-3	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	00000
16	13	125V AC	8	__	0.38"	PVC Plastic	SPT-2	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	0000000	00000
16	13	125V AC	8	__	0.44"	PVC Plastic	SPT-3	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	00000
16	13	125V AC	9 1/2	0.31"	__	PVC Plastic	SJT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	00000
14	15	125V AC	9 1/2	0.38"	__	PVC Plastic	SJT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	00000
NEMA 6-15 Plug × Wire Leads
18	10	250V AC	6 1/2	0.31"	__	PVC Plastic	SJT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	0000
IEC C14 Plug × Wire Leads
18	10	250V AC	6 1/2	0.33"	__	PVC Plastic	SJT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified, IEC 60320	Black	00000000	0000

Coiled Power Cords

NEMA 5-15 Plug

These self-coiling cords stretch to full length and then return to their retracted length for tangle-free storage. The industry designation is SJEOW, so the insulation resists oil and water.

					Cord
Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Retracted Lg., ft.	Lg., ft.	OD	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Temp. Range, °F	Specifications Met	Color		Each
NEMA 5-15 Plug × Wire Leads
18	7	125V AC	1	6	0.38"	Rubber	SJEOW	-55° to 220°	UL Listed	Black	0000000	000000

Power Cords

Plug × Wire Leads

90° Elbow Plug × Wire Leads

90° Elbow Plug × Spade Terminals

NEMA 1-15 Plug

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA 6-15 Plug

NEMA 10-30 Plug

NEMA 10-50 Plug

NEMA 14-30 Plug

NEMA 14-50 Plug

Cords with a 90° elbow plug fit flush against a wall outlet, so they fit behind machinery or in areas where space is tight.

SVT cords are ultra-flexible and as pliable as vacuum cleaner cords. They withstand repeated winding.

SJEOW cords have an oil- and water-resistant insulation.

The insulation on SJTW cords resists water.

Use SJT cords in dry or damp locations.

SRDT cords are for use with high-current equipment, such as ranges and dryers.

				Cord
Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Lg., ft.	OD	Wd.	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Temp. Range, °F	Specifications Met	Color		Each
NEMA 1-15 Plug × Wire Leads
16	13	125V AC	6	0.31"	__	Rubber	SJEOW	-55° to 220°	UL Listed	Black	0000000	000000
16	13	125V AC	6	0.32"	__	PVC Plastic	SJTW	-40° to 140°	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	00000000	0000
16	13	125V AC	9	0.31"	__	Rubber	SJEOW	-55° to 220°	UL Listed	Black	0000000	00000
NEMA 5-15 Plug × Wire Leads
18	10	125V AC	6 1/2	0.25"	__	PVC Plastic	SVT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	0000
18	10	125V AC	8	0.25"	__	PVC Plastic	SVT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Gray	00000000	0000
18	10	125V AC	9	0.31"	__	PVC Plastic	SJT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	000000000	00000
18	10	125V AC	9 1/2	0.25"	__	PVC Plastic	SVT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	0000
16	13	125V AC	3	0.33"	__	PVC Plastic	SJTW	-40° to 140°	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	000000000	0000
16	13	125V AC	6	0.33"	__	PVC Plastic	SJTW	-40° to 140°	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	000000000	0000
16	13	125V AC	6	0.33"	__	Rubber	SJEOW	-55° to 220°	UL Listed	Black	00000000	00000
16	13	125V AC	9	0.33"	__	PVC Plastic	SJTW	-40° to 140°	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	00000000	00000
16	13	125V AC	9	0.33"	__	Rubber	SJEOW	-55° to 220°	UL Listed	Black	00000000	00000
14	15	125V AC	6	0.37"	__	PVC Plastic	SJTW	-40° to 140°	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	000000000	00000
14	15	125V AC	6	0.38"	__	PVC Plastic	SJT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	000000000	00000
14	15	125V AC	6	0.38"	__	Rubber	SJEOW	-55° to 220°	UL Listed	Black	00000000	00000
14	15	125V AC	9	0.37"	__	PVC Plastic	SJTW	-40° to 140°	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	00000000	00000
14	15	125V AC	9	0.38"	__	Rubber	SJEOW	-55° to 220°	UL Listed	Black	00000000	00000
90° Elbow NEMA 5-15 Plug × Wire Leads
18	10	125V AC	8	0.31"	__	PVC Plastic	SJT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	000000	0000
16	13	125V AC	8	0.31"	__	PVC Plastic	SJT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	000000	00000
14	15	125V AC	8	0.38"	__	PVC Plastic	SJT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	000000	00000
NEMA 6-15 Plug × Wire Leads
18	10	250V AC	6 1/2	0.25"	__	PVC Plastic	SVT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	00000000	0000
90° Elbow NEMA 10-30 Plug × Spade Terminals
10	30	125V AC/250V AC	6	__	0.83"	PVC Plastic	SRDT	0° to 140°	UL Listed	Gray	00000000	00000
90° Elbow NEMA 10-50 Plug × Spade Terminals
8, 6	50	125V AC/250V AC	4	__	1.03"	PVC Plastic	SRDT	0° to 140°	UL Listed	Gray	000000000	00000
8, 6	50	125V AC/250V AC	6	__	1.03"	PVC Plastic	SRDT	0° to 140°	UL Listed	Gray	00000000	00000
90° Elbow NEMA 14-30 Plug × Spade Terminals
10	30	125V AC/250V AC	4	0.67"	__	PVC Plastic	SRDT	0° to 140°	UL Listed	Black	000000000	00000
10	30	125V AC/250V AC	6	0.67"	__	PVC Plastic	SRDT	0° to 140°	UL Listed	Black	00000000	00000
90° Elbow NEMA 14-50 Plug × Spade Terminals
8, 6	50	125V AC/250V AC	6	0.8"	__	PVC Plastic	SRDT	0° to 140°	UL Listed	Black	00000000	00000

Sure-Grip Power Cords

NEMA 5-15 Plug

Also known as hospital-grade cords, these cords have an extra-tight connection to prevent them from detaching. The plug is marked with a green dot.

				Cord
Wire Gauge	Current, A	Voltage	Lg., ft.	OD	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Temp. Range, °F	Specifications Met	Color		Each
NEMA 5-15 Plug × Wire Leads
18	10	125V AC	8	0.31"	PVC Plastic	SJT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Gray	00000000	000000
16	13	125V AC	12	0.31"	PVC Plastic	SJT	0° to 140°	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Gray	00000000	00000

About Industry Designation for Cable Insulation

About Wire and Cable

Appliance Cable

Light Duty Power Cords

Coiled Power Cords

Power Cords

Sure-Grip Power Cords