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	Type Type


Plug	Socket

	Connection Type Connection Type


Straight Blade	Turn Lock

	Current Current

15A

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30A

	Voltage Voltage

125V AC

250V AC

277V AC

	Gender Gender

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	Color Color

	Black
	Clear
	Yellow

	For Maximum Cable OD For Maximum Cable OD

	Housing Material Housing Material

Plastic

Rubber

	Number of Blades Number of Blades

	Number of Slots Number of Slots

	3		4

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

Fed. Spec.

CSA

	OD OD

1.4"

1.5"

2.2"

	For Minimum Cable OD For Minimum Cable OD

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About NEMA Plugs, Sockets, and Receptacles

Ground-Monitoring Straight-Blade Plugs and Sockets

Check the status of your 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.

Note: The current rating of your plug should not exceed that of your socket.

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

Three-Blade Plugs

NEMA 5-15 Male

NEMA 5-20 Male

NEMA 6-15 Male

NEMA 6-20 Male

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met	Color		Each
5-15	125V AC	15A	1.4"	Screw Terminals	0.23"-0.72"	IP20	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Fed. Spec. W-C-596	Black	0000000	000000
5-20	125V AC	20A	1.4"	Screw Terminals	0.23"-0.72"	IP20	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Fed. Spec. W-C-596	Black	0000000	00000
6-15	250V AC	15A	1.4"	Screw Terminals	0.23"-0.72"	IP20	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Fed. Spec. W-C-596	Black	0000000	00000
6-20	250V AC	20A	1.4"	Screw Terminals	0.23"-0.72"	IP20	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Fed. Spec. W-C-596	Black	0000000	00000

Three-Slot Sockets

NEMA 5-15 Female

NEMA 5-20 Female

NEMA 6-15 Female

NEMA 6-20 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Environmental Rating	Color		Each
5-15	125V AC	15A	1.4"	Screw Terminals	0.23"-0.72"	IP20	Black	0000000	000000
5-20	125V AC	20A	1.4"	Screw Terminals	0.23"-0.72"	IP20	Black	0000000	00000
6-15	250V AC	15A	1.4"	Screw Terminals	0.23"-0.72"	IP20	Black	0000000	00000
6-20	250V AC	20A	1.4"	Screw Terminals	0.23"-0.72"	IP20	Black	0000000	00000

Power-Indicating Straight-Blade Plugs and Sockets

Visually confirm that connectors have power; they have an indicating light that is visible from any angle.

Note: The current rating of your plug should not exceed that of your socket.

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

Three-Blade Plugs

NEMA 5-15 Male

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Color		Each
5-15	125V AC	15A	1.5"	Screw Terminals	0.3"-0.66"	Clear	0000000	000000

Three-Slot Sockets

NEMA 5-15 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Color		Each
5-15	125V AC	15A	1.5"	Screw Terminals	0.3"-0.66"	Clear	0000000	000000

Power-Indicating Impact-Resistant Straight-Blade Sockets

Visually confirm that sockets have power—the face lights up when they're connected. The rubber housing protects sockets from damage caused by drops and impact. They are not intended for use in wet or damp environments.

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

Three-Slot Sockets

NEMA 5-15 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Color		Each
5-15	125V AC	15A	1.5"	Screw Terminals	0.34"-0.64"	Yellow	00000000	000000

Power-Indicating Sure-Grip Straight-Blade Plugs

Visually confirm these plugs have power; they have an indicating light that is visible from any angle. Also known as hospital-grade plugs, they have an extra-tight fit when mated with sockets or receptacles to remain secure in high-vibration environments. The housing is impact-resistant plastic.

Note: The current rating of your plug should not exceed that of your socket or receptacle.

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

Three-Blade Plugs

NEMA 5-15 Male

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Features	Color		Each
5-15	125V AC	15A	1.5"	Screw Terminals	0.3"-0.66"	Green Dot, Power-Indicating Light	Clear	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 L5-15 Male

NEMA L5-20 Male

NEMA L5-30 Male

NEMA L6-15 Male

NEMA L6-20 Male

NEMA L6-30 Male

NEMA L7-15 Male

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Specifications Met	Color		Each
L5-15	125V AC	15A	1.5"	Screw Terminals	0.23"-0.69"	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 498	Black	0000000	000000
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	00000
L5-30	125V AC	30A	2.2"	Screw Terminals	0.39"-1.15"	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 498	Black	0000000	00000
L6-15	250V AC	15A	1.5"	Screw Terminals	0.23"-0.69"	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 498	Black	0000000	00000
L6-20	250V AC	20A	2.2"	Screw Terminals	0.39"-1.15"	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 498	Black	0000000	00000
L6-30	250V AC	30A	2.2"	Screw Terminals	0.39"-1.15"	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 498	Black	0000000	00000
L7-15	277V AC	15A	1.5"	Screw Terminals	0.23"-0.69"	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 498	Black	0000000	00000

Four-Blade Plugs

NEMA L14-20 Male

NEMA L14-30 Male

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Specifications Met	Color		Each
L14-20	125V AC/250V 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
L14-30	125V AC/250V AC	30A	2.2"	Screw Terminals	0.39"-1.15"	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 498	Black	0000000	00000

Three-Slot Sockets

NEMA L5-15 Female

NEMA L5-20 Female

NEMA L5-30 Female

NEMA L6-15 Female

NEMA L6-20 Female

NEMA L6-30 Female

NEMA L7-15 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Specifications Met	Color		Each
L5-15	125V AC	15A	1.4"	Screw Terminals	0.23"-0.69"	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 498	Black	0000000	000000
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	00000
L5-30	125V AC	30A	2.2"	Screw Terminals	0.39"-1.15"	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 498	Black	0000000	000000
L6-15	250V AC	15A	1.4"	Screw Terminals	0.23"-0.69"	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 498	Black	0000000	00000
L6-20	250V AC	20A	2.2"	Screw Terminals	0.39"-1.15"	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 498	Black	0000000	00000
L6-30	250V AC	30A	2.2"	Screw Terminals	0.39"-1.15"	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 498	Black	0000000	000000
L7-15	277V AC	15A	1.4"	Screw Terminals	0.23"-0.69"	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 498	Black	0000000	00000

Four-Slot Sockets

NEMA L14-20 Female

NEMA L14-30 Female

Grounded
NEMA Style	Voltage	Current	OD	Wire Connection Type	For Cable OD	Specifications Met	Color		Each
L14-20	125V AC/250V 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
L14-30	125V AC/250V AC	30A	2.2"	Screw Terminals	0.39"-1.15"	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, Fed. Spec. W-C-596, UL 498	Black	0000000	000000

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