Technical notes on power cord standards, certifications, plug types and specifications, from how to customize a power cord to UK BS 1363 leads, US NEMA cords and hospital-grade cords. Each guide lists the plug, cable, connector and certification details for that market.
Learn how to configure a custom power cord in six steps - country plug, cable, connector, length, color and accessories - with a final order checklist.
See every way the other end of a power cord can be finished - terminals, IEC, NEMA, sockets, switches and lamp holders - grouped by 2 to 5 cores.
How American power cords are configured and certified: NEMA options from 1-15 to 14-50, plug bodies, UL/CSA certification and cable choice.
Learn how to configure a custom power cord in six steps - country plug, cable, connector, length, color and accessories - with a final order checklist.
Read Guide →BS 1363 UK power cords explained: molded vs rewireable Type G plugs, BS 1362 fuse selection, H05VV-F and rubber cables, C5-C20 ends and ASTA/BSI approval.
Read Guide →See every way the other end of a power cord can be finished - terminals, IEC, NEMA, sockets, switches and lamp holders - grouped by 2 to 5 cores.
Read Guide →Twist-locking cords explained: L5 to L23 configurations, vertical and ring rib bodies, waterproof versions and marine shore power plugs.
Read Guide →What hospital grade means in UL 498 terms: green dot marking, 5-15P and 5-20P plugs, body styles and where the code requires hospital grade cords.
Read Guide →What IP44 covers and what it does not: sealed plugs and covers, waterproof configurations across NEMA and locking families, and outdoor cable choices.
Read Guide →How American power cords are configured and certified: NEMA options from 1-15 to 14-50, plug bodies, UL/CSA certification and cable choice.
Read Guide →Reference of plug types (Type A through Type N), voltage and frequency by country, with the matching power cord standards for global sourcing.
Search and compare NEMA plug configurations including 5-15P, 5-20P, 6-15P, L5-30P, L14-30P and 14-50P, with current and voltage ratings.
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