What is the IEC 60320 straight C17?

The straight C17 is the IEC 60320 female line connector (the cord-set / appliance-coupler side) that mates with a C18 connector, rated 10 A at 125/250 V with a 70 °C temperature class and no earth contact - a 2-core part for Class II / double-insulated equipment only. It is typically used on double-insulated power tools and appliances that need no protective earth.

What is the advantage of the straight C17 connector?

The straight C17 has an in-line cable exit and gives the simplest, most universally compatible fit on double-insulated power tools and appliances that need no protective earth; angled versions save rear clearance and locking versions resist vibration, but the straight C17 remains the default for general use at 10 A, 70 °C.

Can the ungrounded straight C17 be used where a C13 is fitted?

The C17 enters most C14 inlets but has no earth pin, so it is only for double-insulated tools and appliances; never use it in place of an earthed C13 where protective earth is required.

Why is there no earth pin on the straight C17, and where is that safe?

The C17 is the 2-core, non-earthed member of its coupler family and is intended only for Class II / double-insulated appliances marked with double-square symbol; it must never replace an earthed C-series connector where protective earth is required.

Can you change the opposite end on an IEC cord?

Yes, the opposite end can be stripped, tinned or terminated with a connector to your drawing. Each finish is shown in power cord wire end options .

IEC Power Cords, IEC 60320 C17 Connector Plug, Type C17, 2 poles, 2 wires, UL, ETL, VDE, TUV, SAA, KC, PSE Certified

IEC Power Cords, rated 10A, 13A, 15A at 125V/250V, built around the Type C17 two-pole connector that mates with an IEC 60320 C18 inlet. This IEC AC power cord follows the IEC 60320 C17 standard and is available with UL, ETL, VDE, TUV, SAA, KC and PSE certification. As the ungrounded Class II equivalent of a C13, the non-rewirable fully molded C17 connector carries line and neutral contacts with no earth pin, and it is intended for double-insulated equipment. It works with flexible PVC-insulated or crosslinked rubber-insulated leads and is commonly used for game-console power supplies, televisions, audio devices, vacuum cleaners, CPAP machines and Class II products. Our factory molds these C17 cords in a slim ergonomic profile, with custom length, gauge and color; all are RoHS and REACH compliant.

Electrical Rating:10A, 13A, 15A

Voltage:125V/250V

Plug / Connector:IEC 60320 C17

Number of Poles and Wires:2 poles, 2 wires

Approvels:UL/ETL/cULus Certified

Samples:Available
Batch lead time:15-20workdays
MOQ:200 - 1000 Pieces
Production capacity:2 million pieces per month
Currency:Export business supports settlement in RMB, USD, EUR and GBP etc.
Export rights:We are a China-based factory with our own export license.

IEC 60320 is an international standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), titled "Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes". It specifies the dimensional, electrical, and safety requirements for couplers used to connect power supply cords to electrical appliances, covering voltages up to 250 V a.c. and currents up to 16 A. The standard is divided into several parts, with the most important being IEC 60320-1 (General requirements), which has undergone multiple revisions: the first edition was published in 1994, the second in 2001, the third in 2015, and the latest effective edition is the fourth edition, IEC 60320-1:2021, released on 27 July 2021. Additional parts include IEC 60320-2-X series for specific applications (e.g., sewing machine couplers, couplers with higher IP ratings) and IEC 60320-3 for standard sheets and gauges.

Categories: IEC 60320 Power Cord Connectors

IEC Power Cords, IEC 60320 C17 Connector Plug, Type C17, 2 poles, 2 wires, UL, ETL, VDE, TUV, SAA, KC, PSE Certified Product Description


Plug / Connector Standard:	IEC 60320 C17
Approvals:	UL/ETL/cULus, TUV, VDE, KC, PSE Certifications
Maximum Current rating:	10A, 13A, 15A
Maximum Voltage:	125V/250V
Number of Poles and Wires:	2 poles, 2 wires
Indoor/Outdoor:	Both Available
Copper Conductor Material:	Oxygen free Copper (OFCU)
Outer Jacket Material:	PVC, Rubber, Halogen-Free, Textile braid
Blade Material:	Nickel Coated Brass
Flamability Rating:	UL 94V-0
Color	Black / White are standards, but any color available customized
Environmental Certifications:	RoHS, Reach, PAHs, Prop 65
Testing:	Hi-Pot (Dielectric Withstanding Voltage), Polarity (pinout) and Continuity
Country of Origin:	Made In China
Packing:	Standard Export Carton, Pallets

IEC Power Cords, IEC 60320 C17 Connector Plug, Type C17, 2 poles, 2 wires, UL, ETL, VDE, TUV, SAA, KC, PSE Certified Available Cord / Cables Wire Styles

Gauge/ # Conductors	Cord Type
2Cx18AWG	SVT, SVTO, SVTOO, SJT, SJTW, SJTO, SJTOW, SJTOO, SJTOOW
2Cx17AWG	SVT, SVTO, SVTOO, SJT, SJTW, SJTO, SJTOW, SJTOO, SJTOOW
2Cx16AWG	SJT, SJTW, SJTO, SJTOW, SJTOO, SJTOOW
2Cx14AWG	SJT, SJTW, SJTO, SJTOW, SJTOO, SJTOOW
2x0.75mm²	H03VV-F, H03VVH2-F, H05VVH2-F, H05VV-F, VCTF, HVCTF, VCTFK, HVCTFK, RVV, RVVB
2x1.0mm²	H03VV-F, H03VVH2-F, H05VVH2-F, H05VV-F, VCTF, HVCTF, VCTFK, HVCTFK, RVV, RVVB
2x1.5mm²	H05VV-F, VCTF, HVCTF

This cord can also be supplied in other lengths, colors and plug types. See how to customize a power cord.

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IEC Power Cords, IEC 60320 C17 Connector Plug, Type C17, 2 poles, 2 wires, UL, ETL, VDE, TUV, SAA, KC, PSE Certified