What is the IEC 60320 straight C18?

The straight C18 is the IEC 60320 male inlet-style plug (the equipment/PDU side) that mates with a C17 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 (the ungrounded inlet).

What is the advantage of the straight C18 connector?

The straight C18 has an in-line cable exit and gives the simplest, most universally compatible fit on double-insulated power tools and appliances (the ungrounded inlet); angled versions save rear clearance and locking versions resist vibration, but the straight C18 remains the default for general use at 10 A, 70 °C.

Is the even-numbered straight C18 the appliance or the cord side?

Even numbers are the male inlet side: the C18 male plug accepts the C17 female cord connector and is used on equipment power inlets and as the upstream end of PDU/UPS jumpers, rated 10 A, 70 °C with no earth contact - a 2-core part for Class II / double-insulated equipment only.

Why is there no earth pin on the straight C18, and where is that safe?

The C18 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 C18 Connector Plug, Type C18, 2 poles, 2 wires, UL, ETL, VDE, TUV, SAA, KC, PSE Certified

IEC Power Cords, rated 10A, 13A, 15A at 125V/250V, using the Type C18 two-pole male plug that mates with an IEC 60320 C17 outlet. This IEC AC power cord is produced to the IEC 60320 C18 standard and is available with UL, ETL, VDE, TUV, SAA, KC and PSE certification. As the ungrounded Class II counterpart of a C14, the non-rewirable fully molded C18 plug carries line and neutral contacts with no earth pin for double-insulated equipment. It accepts flexible PVC-insulated or crosslinked elastomeric rubber leads and suits Class II jumpers, audio/video gear, game-console supplies and devices built without a protective-earth connection. Our factory molds these C18 cords with a low-profile ergonomic body and customizes cable length, gauge and color as required; every cord is RoHS and REACH compliant.

Electrical Rating:10A, 13A, 15A

Voltage:125V/250V

Plug / Connector:IEC 60320 C18

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 C18 Connector Plug, Type C18, 2 poles, 2 wires, UL, ETL, VDE, TUV, SAA, KC, PSE Certified Product Description


Plug / Connector Standard:	IEC 60320 C18
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 C18 Connector Plug, Type C18, 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 C18 Connector Plug, Type C18, 2 poles, 2 wires, UL, ETL, VDE, TUV, SAA, KC, PSE Certified