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1-15	5-15	5-20

5-30	5-50	6-15

6-20	6-30	6-50

7-15	7-30	7-50

10-20	10-30	10-50

14-30	14-50	14-60

15-20	15-30	15-50

15-60	18-60	L1-15

L2-20	L5-15	L5-20

L5-30	L6-15	L6-20

L6-30	L7-15	L7-20

L7-30	L8-20	L8-30

L9-20	L9-30	L10-20

L10-30	L11-20	L11-30

L12-20	L12-30	L13-30

L14-20	L14-30	L15-20

L15-30	L16-20	L16-30

L17-30	L18-20	L18-30

L19-20	L19-30	L20-20

L20-30	L21-20	L21-30

L22-20	L22-30	L23-20

L23-30	L25-30	L26-30

ML1-15	ML2-15	ML3-15

	Type Type

Receptacle

Plug

Socket

	Current Current

15A

20A

	Connection Type Connection Type


Straight Blade	Turn Lock

	Voltage Voltage

125V AC

	Number of Slots Number of Slots

	3

	Number of Blades Number of Blades

	3		4

	Shape Shape


90° Elbow	Straight

	Grounding Grounding

	Grounded

	Color Color

	Black
	Gray
	White
	Yellow
	Orange
	Red/Yellow

	Gender Gender

Female

Male

	Receptacle Type Receptacle Type

	Single

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

CSA

Fed. Spec.

UL 94

	Application Application

Power

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Housing Material Housing Material

Plastic

Rubber

	Mounting Location Mounting Location

Outlet Box

Panel

	Wire Connection Type Wire Connection Type

	Screw Terminals

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

RoHS Compliant

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	Receptacle Terminal Location Receptacle Terminal Location

Back

Side

Front

	Environment Environment

	For Minimum Cable OD For Minimum Cable OD

40 Products

About NEMA Plugs, Sockets, and Receptacles

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).

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

Three-Blade Plugs

NEMA L5-20 Male

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Color		Each
L5-20	125V AC	20A	2.2"	Screw Terminals	0.23"-1.15"	Black	0000000	000000

Three-Blade 90° Elbow Plugs

NEMA L5-20 Male

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Specifications Met	Color		Each
L5-20	125V AC	20A	2.6"	Screw Terminals	0.23"-1.15"	UL Listed	Black	000000	000000

Three-Slot Sockets

NEMA L5-20 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Color		Each
L5-20	125V AC	20A	2.2"	Screw Terminals	0.23"-1.15"	Black	0000000	000000

Three-Slot Single Female Receptacles

NEMA L5-20 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	Face Dia.	Wire Connection Type	Receptacle Terminal Location	Mounting Location	Color		Each
L5-20	125V AC	20A	1.6"	Screw Terminals	Back, Side	Outlet Box	Black	000000	000000

Three-Slot Panel-Mount Female Receptacles

NEMA L5-20 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	Wire Connection Type	Receptacle Terminal Location	For Panel Cutout Dia.	Color		Each
L5-20	125V AC	20A	Screw Terminals	Back, Side	2.1"	Gray	0000000	000000

Three-Blade Panel-Mount Male Receptacles

NEMA L5-20 Male

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	Wire Connection Type	Receptacle Terminal Location	For Panel Cutout Dia.	Color		Each
L5-20	125V AC	20A	Screw Terminals	Back, Side	2.1"	Gray	000000	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).

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

Three-Blade Plugs

NEMA L5-20 Male

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Color	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met		Each
L5-20	125V AC	20A	2.3"	Screw Terminals	0.36"-0.93"	Black	IP20	UL Listed, CSA Certified, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 94 HB, UL 498	0000000	000000

Three-Slot Sockets

NEMA L5-20 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Color	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met		Each
L5-20	125V AC	20A	2.3"	Screw Terminals	0.36"-0.93"	Black	IP20	UL Listed, CSA Certified, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 94 HB, UL 498	0000000	000000

Three-Slot Single Female Receptacles

NEMA L5-20 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	Face Dia.	Wire Connection Type	Receptacle Terminal Location	Mounting Location	Color	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met		Each
L5-20	125V AC	20A	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

Three-Slot Panel-Mount Female Receptacles

NEMA L5-20 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	Wire Connection Type	Receptacle Terminal Location	For Panel Cutout Dia.	Color	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met		Each
L5-20	125V AC	20A	Screw Terminals	Back	2"	White	IP20	UL Listed, CSA Certified, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 94 HB, UL 498	00000000	000000

Three-Blade Panel-Mount Male Receptacles

NEMA L5-20 Male

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	Wire Connection Type	Receptacle Terminal Location	For Panel Cutout Dia.	Color	Specifications Met		Each
L5-20	125V AC	20A	Screw Terminals	Back	2"	White	UL Listed, CSA Certified, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 94 HB, UL 498	0000000	000000

Interference-Limiting Turn-Lock Receptacles

Protect computers and other sensitive equipment from electromagnetic interference (EMI). Also known as isolated ground receptacles, they have a ground terminal that is insulated from the mounting strap so you can run an isolated ground wire through the conduit. When mated with a plug, a quarter turn locks them in place to remain secure in high-vibration applications and prevent accidental disconnection. Receptacles fit standard wall plates (not included).

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

Three-Slot Single Female Receptacles

NEMA L5-20 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	Face Dia.	Wire Connection Type	Receptacle Terminal Location	Mounting Location	Features	Color		Each
L5-20	125V AC	20A	1.6"	Screw Terminals	Back, Side	Outlet Box	Green Triangle, Isolated Ground Connection	Orange	0000000	000000

Ground-Monitoring Turn-Lock Plugs and Sockets

Check the status of a ground connection—a green light signals that connectors have power and are safely grounded. A red light indicates power only. The lights are visible from any angle for quick identification. A quarter turn locks connectors in place to remain secure in high-vibration applications and prevent accidental disconnection.

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

Three-Blade Plugs

NEMA L5-20 Male

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Specifications Met	Color		Each
L5-20	125V AC	20A	2.2"	Screw Terminals	0.39"-1.15"	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 498	Black	0000000	000000

Three-Slot Sockets

NEMA L5-20 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Specifications Met	Color		Each
L5-20	125V AC	20A	2.2"	Screw Terminals	0.39"-1.15"	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 498	Black	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.

Receptacles with GFCI keep personnel safe from electric shock.

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

Three-Blade Plugs

NEMA L5-20 Male

Plugs									Caps for Plugs
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Color		Each		Each
Grounded
L5-20	125V AC	20A	2.5"	Screw Terminals	0.38"-0.69"	Yellow	00000000	000000	000000000	000000
L5-20	125V AC	20A	2.5"	Screw Terminals	0.38"-0.69"	Black	000000000	00000	000000000	00000

Three-Slot Sockets

NEMA L5-20 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Color		Each
L5-20	125V AC	20A	2.5"	Screw Terminals	0.38"-0.69"	Yellow	000000000	000000

Three-Slot Sockets with Attached Cover

NEMA L5-20 Female

Sockets									Replacement Caps for Sockets
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Color		Each		Each
Grounded
L5-20	125V AC	20A	2.5"	Screw Terminals	0.38"-0.69"	Yellow	00000000	000000	000000000	000000
L5-20	125V AC	20A	2.5"	Screw Terminals	0.38"-0.69"	Black	000000000	00000	000000000	00000

Three-Slot Single Female Receptacles with Attached Cover

NEMA L5-20 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	Wire Connection Type	Receptacle Terminal Location	Mounting Location	Color		Each
L5-20	125V AC	20A	Screw Terminals	Back	Outlet Box	Yellow	00000000	000000
L5-20	125V AC	20A	Screw Terminals	Back, Front, Side	Outlet Box	Black	000000000	00000

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

Three-Slot Single Female Receptacles with GFCI and Attached Cover

NEMA L5-20 Female

					Conduit
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	Wire Connection Type	Receptacle Terminal Location	Trade Size	Thread Type	Mounting Location	Color		Each
Grounded
L5-20	125V AC	20A	Screw Terminals	Back, Front, Side	3/4	NPT	Outlet Box	Yellow	000000000	0000000

Three-Blade Single Male Receptacles with Attached Cover

NEMA L5-20 Male

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	Wire Connection Type	Receptacle Terminal Location	Mounting Location	Color		Each
L5-20	125V AC	20A	Screw Terminals	Back	Outlet Box	Yellow	000000000	000000

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

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.

Receptacles fit standard wall plates (not included).

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

Three-Blade Plugs

NEMA L5-20 Male

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met	Color		Each
L5-20	125V AC	20A	2"	Screw Terminals	0.36"-0.93"	IP20	UL Listed, CSA Certified, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 498, UL 94 HB	Yellow	0000000	000000

Three-Slot Sockets

NEMA L5-20 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met	Color		Each
L5-20	125V AC	20A	2.3"	Screw Terminals	0.36"-0.93"	IP20	UL Listed, CSA Certified, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 498, UL 94 HB	Yellow	0000000	000000

Three-Slot Female Receptacles

NEMA L5-20 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	Face Dia.	Wire Connection Type	Receptacle Terminal Location	Mounting Location	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met	Color		Each
L5-20	125V AC	20A	1.6"	Screw Terminals	Back, Side	Outlet Box	IP20	UL Listed, CSA Certified, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 498, UL 94 HB	Yellow	0000000	000000

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.

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

Three-Blade Plugs

NEMA L5-20 Male

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Color		Each
L5-20	125V AC	20A	1.9"	Screw Terminals	0.34"-0.64"	Yellow	0000000	000000

Three-Slot Sockets

NEMA L5-20 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Color		Each
L5-20	125V AC	20A	1.5"	Screw Terminals	0.34"-0.64"	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

Turn-Lock to Straight-Blade Adapters

NEMA 5-15 Plug x NEMA L5-20 Socket

NEMA 5-20 Plug x NEMA L5-20 Socket

NEMA L5-20 Plug × NEMA 5-20 Socket

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA L5-20 Socket

NEMA 5-20 Plug

NEMA 5-20 Socket

NEMA L5-20 Plug

Change a turn-lock to a straight-blade connection, or a straight-blade to a turn-lock connection.

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

NEMA 5-15 Plug × NEMA L5-20 Socket
No. of Outlets	Current, A	Voltage	Material	Specifications Met	Color		Each
1	15	125V AC	Rubber-Coated Plastic	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Red/Yellow	000000	000000
NEMA 5-20 Plug × NEMA L5-20 Socket
1	20	125V AC	Rubber-Coated Plastic	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Yellow	00000000	00000
NEMA L5-20 Plug × NEMA 5-20 Socket
1	20	125V AC	Rubber-Coated Plastic	UL Listed, CSA Certified	Yellow	0000000	00000

Temporary Power Distribution Boxes

With NEMA L14-30 Plug

With CS6365 Plug

NEMA L14-30 Plug

NEMA L5-20 Socket

CS6365 Plug

Plug these portable distribution boxes into a power source, such as a generator, to power equipment when electricity is not available. All have GFCI protection to minimize the risk of electric shock. They're also known as spider boxes.

		Input		Output
No. of Outlets	Cord Lg., ft.	Current, A	Voltage	Current, A	Voltage	Features	Material	Protection Type	Specifications Met	Color		Each
NEMA L14-30 Plug with NEMA L5-20 Socket
4	6	30	120V AC/240V AC	20	120V AC	Test Button	Steel	GFCI	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	00000000	0000000
CS6365 Plug with NEMA L5-20 Socket
4	6	50	120V AC/240V AC	20	120V AC	Test Button	Steel	GFCI	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Yellow	00000000	000000