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	Wire Gauge Wire Gauge

23
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2

	Length Length

	Number of Wires Number of Wires

	Voltage Voltage

	NEMA Style NEMA Style


1-15	5-15	5-20

6-15	6-20	10-30

10-50	14-30	14-50

L5-15	L5-20	L5-30

L6-15	L6-20	L6-30

L14-20	L14-30	L15-20

L15-30	L16-20	L16-30

	Current Current

	Number of Blades Number of Blades

	2		3
	4

	Cable AWG Cable AWG

	Industry Designation Industry Designation

	Flexibility Flexibility


Ultra Flexible	Flexible

	Outer Insulation Color Outer Insulation Color

	Black		Yellow
	Gray		Orange

	Color Color

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

	Number of Slots Number of Slots

	2		3
	4

	Use For Use For

	Connection Type Connection Type

	End Type End Type


Plug	Socket

	End Shape End Shape


Straight	90° Elbow

45° Elbow

	Shielding Shielding

	Unshielded
	Shielded

	Number of Outlets Number of Outlets

	Inner Insulation Color Inner Insulation Color

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

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

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

REACH Compliant

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About Industry Designation for Cable Insulation

Cable

Use this general purpose cable to supply power to equipment.

Coiled Cable

After extending to full length to provide added reach, this cable retracts and self-coils for tangle-free storage. It's often used with hand tools and other portable devices.

High-Voltage Cable

Often used in mining equipment, submersible pumps, and drilling rigs, this cable withstands 2,000 volts AC/DC.

Drop-Down Cable

Often used to wire pendant switches, this cable hangs from an overhead connection. Also known as bus drop cable.

Coiled Communication Cable

After extending to full length to provide added reach, this cable retracts and self-coils for tangle-free storage. It's often used with low-current circuits such as microphones and headsets.

Power Cords

Coiled Power Cords

These self-coiling cords stretch to full length and then return to their retracted length for tangle-free storage.

Turn-Lock Power Cords

Hardwire these cords to equipment.

Safety Start-Up Power Cords

After a power failure, these cords must be manually reset, preventing unexpected equipment startup.

Light Duty Power Cords

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

Sure-Grip Power Cords

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.

Equipment-Cooling Fan Power Cords

Plug these cords into fans that have quick-disconnect terminals.

Locking Electronic Equipment Power Cords

Create a vibration-resistant connection—the socket on these cords locks onto any male receptacle and will not detach until manually unlocked.

Electronic Equipment Turn-Lock Power Cords

Plug these cords into computers, lab equipment, and office machines that have IEC connections.

Electronic Equipment Cord Splitters

Power multiple devices from one power source.

Shielded Electronic Equipment Power Cords

The shielding blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.

Electronic Equipment Power Cords

Use these cords with computers, lab equipment, and office machines that have IEC connections.

Sure-Grip Electronic Equipment Power Cords

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.

Quick-Connect Screw-Together Power Cords

A few turns is all it takes to join these cords, which have thick threads similar to a light bulb, for a secure connection in washdown and high-vibration areas. They detach just as fast for frequent maintenance.

M29 Power Cords

Often used in automation systems such as conveyors and sorters, these cords have plug and socket ends, so they quickly connect and disconnect for maintenance and do not need to be hardwired.

Turn-Lock Extension Cords

Give the connectors on these cords a quarter turn to lock in place.

Turn-Lock Extension Cords for Harsh Environments

These cords have an oil- and water-resistant insulation and impact-resistant connectors for protection in harsh environments.

Abrasion-Resistant Turn-Lock Extension Cords

Thick insulation protects the internal wires of these cords, so they can be used in high-traffic areas and over rough surfaces.

GFCI Turn-Lock Extension Cords

Keep personnel safe from electric shock with these cords.

Extension Cords

Multi-Outlet Extension Cords

Power multiple devices with one extension cord.

Extension Cords for Harsh Environments

The insulation resists water, oil, and chemicals, so these cords withstand dirty and greasy environments.

Extension Cords for Hazardous Locations

Use these cords where ignitable gas and dust may be present. They're CSA certified for Class I, Divisions 1 and 2, Groups B, C, and D; and Class II, Divisions 1 and 2, Groups F and G hazardous environments.

Light Duty Extension Cords

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

GFCI Extension Cords

Keep personnel safe from electric shock with these cords.

Multi-Outlet Extension Cords for Harsh Environments

Insulated to resist water, oil, and solvents, these cords withstand dirty and greasy environments.

Coiled Extension Cords

These self-coiling cords return to their retracted length after stretching for tangle-free storage.

Abrasion-Resistant Extension Cords

Thick insulation protects the internal wires of these cords, so they can be used in high-traffic areas and over rough surfaces.

Abrasion-Resistant Multi-Outlet Extension Cords

Thick insulation protects the internal wires of these cords, so they can be used in high-traffic areas and over rough surfaces.

Sure-Grip Extension Cords

Also known as hospital-grade cords, these have extra-tight connections to prevent them from detaching. The connectors are marked with a green dot.

Extension Cords

The insulation on these cords resists water, so they can be used outdoors.

Extension Cords with Inline Outlets

In addition to an outlet on the end, these cords have multiple inline outlets.

Locking Extension Cords

A locking lever on the female socket prevents your device from disconnecting.

Light Duty Multi-Outlet Extension Cords

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

Abrasion-Resistant Extension
Cords for Harsh Environments

Run these cords through high-traffic areas that are dirty and greasy. They have a thick insulation that resists water, oil, and chemicals, and protects against abrasion.

Quick-Connect Screw-Together Power Connectors

With thick threads similar to a light bulb, these connectors take only a few turns to lock into place for a secure connection in washdown and high-vibration areas. Detach them just as quickly for frequent maintenance.