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L16-30

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480V AC

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About Industry Designation for Cable Insulation

About NEMA Plugs, Sockets, and Receptacles

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Turn-Lock Plugs, Sockets, and Receptacles

A quarter turn locks these connectors in place to remain secure in high-vibration applications and prevent accidental disconnection.

Receptacles for outlet boxes fit standard wall plates (not included).

Four-Blade Plugs

NEMA L16-30 Male

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Specifications Met	Color		Each
L16-30	480V AC	30A	2.2"	Screw Terminals	0.23"-1.15"	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	0000000	000000

Four-Blade 90° Elbow Plugs

NEMA L16-30 Male

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Specifications Met	Color		Each
L16-30	480V AC	30A	2.6"	Screw Terminals	0.23"-1.15"	UL Listed	Black	0000000	000000

Four-Slot Sockets

NEMA L16-30 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Specifications Met	Color		Each
L16-30	480V AC	30A	2.2"	Screw Terminals	0.23"-1.15"	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	0000000	000000

Four-Slot Single Female Receptacles

NEMA L16-30 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	Face Dia.	Wire Connection Type	Receptacle Terminal Location	Mounting Location	Specifications Met	Color		Each
L16-30	480V AC	30A	1.6"	Screw Terminals	Back, Side	Outlet Box	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Black	000000	000000

Four-Slot Panel-Mount Female Receptacles

NEMA L16-30 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	Wire Connection Type	Receptacle Terminal Location	For Panel Cutout Dia.	Specifications Met	Color		Each
L16-30	480V AC	30A	Screw Terminals	Back, Side	2.3"	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Gray	0000000	000000

Four-Blade Panel-Mount Male Receptacles

NEMA L16-30 Male

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	Wire Connection Type	Receptacle Terminal Location	For Panel Cutout Dia.	Specifications Met	Color		Each
L16-30	480V AC	30A	Screw Terminals	Back, Side	2.3"	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Gray	0000000	000000

Premium Turn-Lock Plugs, Sockets, and Receptacles

Also known as twist-lock devices, these connectors are built to handle tough, repetitive-use applications, and are more durable than standard turn-lock connectors. A quarter turn locks them in place to remain secure in high-vibration applications and prevent accidental disconnection.

Receptacles for outlet boxes fit standard wall plates (not included).

Four-Blade Plugs

NEMA L16-30 Male

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Color	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met		Each
L16-30	480V AC	30A	2.3"	Screw Terminals	0.35"-1.15"	Black	IP20	UL Listed, CSA Certified, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 94 HB, UL 498	0000000	000000

Four-Slot Sockets

NEMA L16-30 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Color	Specifications Met		Each
L16-30	480V AC	30A	2.3"	Screw Terminals	0.35"-1.15"	Black	UL Listed, CSA Certified, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 94 HB, UL 498	0000000	0000000

Four-Slot Single Female Receptacles

NEMA L16-30 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	Face Dia.	Wire Connection Type	Receptacle Terminal Location	Mounting Location	Color	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met		Each
L16-30	480V AC	30A	1.6"	Screw Terminals	Back, Side	Outlet Box	Black	IP20	UL Listed, CSA Certified, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 94 V-2, UL 498	0000000	000000

Four-Slot Panel-Mount Female Receptacles

NEMA L16-30 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	Wire Connection Type	Receptacle Terminal Location	For Panel Cutout Dia.	Color	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met		Each
L16-30	480V AC	30A	Screw Terminals	Back	2.2"	White	IP20	UL Listed, CSA Certified, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 94 HB, UL 498	00000000	000000

Four-Blade Panel-Mount Male Receptacles

NEMA L16-30 Male

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	Wire Connection Type	Receptacle Terminal Location	For Panel Cutout Dia.	Color	Specifications Met		Each
L16-30	480V AC	30A	Screw Terminals	Back	2.2"	White	UL Listed, CSA Certified, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 94 HB, UL 498	0000000	000000

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.

Male receptacles mate with female sockets without an attached cover.

Four-Blade Plugs

NEMA L16-30 Male

Plugs									Caps for Plugs
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Color		Each		Each
Grounded
L16-30	480V AC	30A	2.8"	Screw Terminals	0.44"-0.75", 0.88"-1"	Yellow	00000000	000000	000000000	000000
L16-30	480V AC	30A	2.8"	Screw Terminals	0.44"-0.75", 0.88"-1"	Black	000000000	00000	000000000	00000

Four-Slot Sockets

NEMA L16-30 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Color		Each
L16-30	480V AC	30A	2.8"	Screw Terminals	0.44"-0.75", 0.88"-1"	Yellow	000000000	000000

Four-Slot Sockets with Attached Cover

NEMA L16-30 Female

Sockets									Replacement Caps for Sockets
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Color		Each		Each
Grounded
L16-30	480V AC	30A	2.8"	Screw Terminals	0.44"-0.75", 0.88"-1"	Yellow	00000000	0000000	000000000	000000
L16-30	480V AC	30A	2.8"	Screw Terminals	0.44"-0.75", 0.88"-1"	Black	000000000	000000	000000000	00000

Four-Slot Single Female Receptacles with Attached Cover

NEMA L16-30 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	Wire Connection Type	Receptacle Terminal Location	Mounting Location	Color		Each
L16-30	480V AC	30A	Screw Terminals	Back	Outlet Box	Yellow	00000000	000000

Outlet Box—1/2 NPT Female Conduit Connection	00000000	Each	000000
Outlet Box—3/4 NPT Female Conduit Connection	00000000	Each	00000

Four-Blade Single Male Receptacles with Attached Cover

NEMA L16-30 Male

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	Wire Connection Type	Receptacle Terminal Location	Mounting Location	Color		Each
L16-30	480V AC	30A	Screw Terminals	Back	Outlet Box	Yellow	000000000	0000000

Outlet Box—1/2 NPT Female Conduit Connection	00000000	Each	000000
Outlet Box—3/4 NPT Female Conduit Connection	00000000	Each	00000

Impact-Resistant Turn-Lock Connectors

A rubber housing protects these connectors from damage caused by drops and impact. Lock them in place with a quarter turn to remain secure in high-vibration applications and prevent accidental disconnection. Not intended for use in wet or damp environments.

Four-Blade Plugs

NEMA L16-30 Male

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Color		Each
L16-30	480V AC	30A	2.1"	Screw Terminals	0.43"-1.15"	Yellow	0000000	000000

Four-Slot Sockets

NEMA L16-30 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Color		Each
L16-30	480V AC	30A	2.1"	Screw Terminals	0.43"-1.15"	Yellow	0000000	0000000

Corrosion-Resistant Turn-Lock Connectors

Stainless steel hardware and nickel-plated blades or slots protect connectors from damage in corrosive environments. A quarter turn locks them in place to remain secure in high-vibration applications and prevent accidental disconnection.

Four-Blade Plugs

NEMA L16-30 Male

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met	Color		Each
L16-30	480V AC	30A	2.2"	Screw Terminals	0.35"-1.15"	IP20	UL Listed, CSA Certified, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 498, UL 94 HB	Yellow	0000000	000000

Four-Slot Sockets

NEMA L16-30 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met	Color		Each
L16-30	480V AC	30A	2.3"	Screw Terminals	0.35"-1.15"	IP20	UL Listed, CSA Certified, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 498, UL 94 HB	Yellow	0000000	0000000

Turn-Lock Extension Cords for Harsh Environments

NEMA L16-30 Plug

NEMA L16-30 Socket

These cords have an oil- and water-resistant insulation and impact-resistant connectors for protection in harsh environments. Give the connectors a quarter turn to lock in place; they remaining secure in high-vibration applications.

					Cord
Lg., ft.	Wire Ga.	Current, A	Voltage	Power-Indicating Light	OD	Insulation Material	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Color		Each
NEMA L16-30 Plug × NEMA L16-30 Socket
25	10	30	480V AC	Without Power-Indicating Light	0.75"	Rubber	SOOW	UL Listed	Yellow	0000000	0000000