2-Core Wire End Options
For ungrounded, two-wire cords (live + neutral) used on double-insulated appliances, adapters, lighting and consumer electronics.
Stripped Ends, Crimp Terminals & Moulded 2-Core Connectors
Every option below is built on 2 × 0.5–1.5 mm² two-core cord with the outer jacket removed (ROJ): bare stripped ends for terminal blocks, crimped tooth or ring lugs for screw terminals, moulded strain relief, or factory-moulded IEC 60320 C7 / C17 connectors rated 2.5 A and 10 A at 250 V.
Fully Stripped (ROJ)
Jacket + insulation removed, bare copper
Semi-Strip
Jacket opened, both cores kept intact
Tooth Terminals
Crimped serrated lugs, screw-terminal ready
Stripped & Tinned
Cores dip-soldered to stop fraying
Strain Relief Clamp
Moulded cord-exit grip for pull relief
Sleeved Terminals
Crimped lugs with insulated sleeve
Round Ring Terminals
Crimped O-ring lugs for stud screws
Moulded Connector
Over-moulded 2-pole wire-end housing
IEC 60320 C7
Figure-8, non-polarized, 2.5 A 250 V
IEC 60320 C7 Right-Angle
90° figure-8, 2.5 A 250 V
IEC 60320 C17
Keyed 2-pin, 10 A 250 V
Swivel Power Connector
90° swivel body with pull loop
3-Core Wire End Options
For grounded, three-wire cords (live + neutral + earth) used on computers, appliances, power tools, office equipment and grounded devices.
Bare Wire Ends & Crimp Terminals
For devices that wire straight into a terminal block or screw terminals, with no molded connector fitted.
Open Wire End
Jacket opened, cores ready
ROJ (Fully Stripped)
Jacket + insulation removed
Semi-Strip
Jacket removed, cores intact
Stripped & Tinned
Cores dip-soldered
Fork (U) Terminals
Crimped spade lugs
Strain Relief
Reinforced flexible boot
Molded Connectors, Sockets & Receptacles
The device end can also be finished with an IEC connector, a national socket or a NEMA receptacle.
IEC C5 (Mickey Mouse)
2.5A 250V, mates C6
IEC C13
10A 250V, mates C14
IEC C15 (Hot)
10A 250V high-temp
IEC C19
16A 250V, mates C20
IEC C21
16A 250V hot, mates C22
NEMA 5-15R
15A 125V grounded
NEMA 5-20R
20A 125V T-slot
NEMA 6-15R
15A 250V straight blade
NEMA 6-20R
20A 250V straight blade
NEMA 10-30R
30A 125/250V dryer
NEMA 10-50R
50A 125/250V range
NEMA L6-30R
30A 250V twist-lock
NEMA L5-30R
30A 125V twist-lock
NEMA TT-30R
30A 125V RV shore power
CEE 7/3 Schuko
16A 250V European
UK BS 1363
13A 250V with shutters
Australia AS/NZS 3112
10A/15A 250V Type I
IEC 60309 2P+E Socket
16A/32A industrial 3-pin
4-Core Wire End Options
For four-wire cords used on RVs, generators, welders, marine shore power, split-phase and three-phase equipment.
Bare Wire Ends & Crimp Terminals
Four-core cords can also be supplied with bare conductors or crimp terminals for direct wiring.
ROJ (Fully Stripped)
Jacket + insulation removed
Terminals
Ring / fork crimp lugs
NEMA 14-30R
30A 125/250V dryer
Molded Receptacles & Industrial Couplers
Common four-wire terminations for RV, generator, welding and three-phase equipment.
NEMA 14-50R
50A 125/250V RV/EV
NEMA L14-30R
30A 125/250V locking
NEMA L15/L16-30R
30A 3-phase locking
NEMA SS2-50R
50A 125/250V marine
IEC 60309 3P+E
16A/32A 4-pin
5-Core Wire End Options
For five-wire cords carrying three phases, neutral and earth, used on balanced three-phase installations and domestic cooker circuits.
Bare Wire Ends & Crimp Terminals
Five-core cords can also finish in bare stripped conductors, tinned cores or crimp terminals.
ROJ (Fully Stripped)
Jacket + insulation removed
Semi-Strip
Jacket removed, cores intact
Stripped & Tinned
Cores dip-soldered
Ring (O) Terminals
Crimped ring lugs
Molded Couplers
Five-wire cords normally terminate in a 5-pin IEC 60309 coupler or a domestic Perilex socket.
IEC 60309 3P+N+E
16A/32A 5-pin
Perilex 5-Pin
16A 3-phase cooker
Add-On Wire End Accessories & Hardware
Accessories are fitted at the cord exit or along the cable. They take the pull off the termination, seal the entry point and hold the finished cord in place.
Cable Clamp
Strain Relief
Moulded cord-exit clamp
Ferrite Core
Anti-Interference
Snap-on EMI filter ring
Metal Cord Clip
Screw-fixed cord holder
PG Waterproof
Gland
PG7–PG21, IP68
Cable Ties
Nylon / hook-and-loop
Coiled Cable
Retractable spiral cord
Strain Relief & Sealing
- Cable clamp / strain relief: moulded or screw-fixed clamp at the cord exit; the pull is taken by the clamp, not by the terminals
- PG waterproof gland: threaded nylon cable gland (PG7–PG21, IP68) that seals the cable entry against dust and water
Fixing & Cable Management
- Metal cord clip / bracket: screw-fixed metal clip for holding the cord to a panel, appliance body or furniture
- Cable ties and coiled cable: nylon or hook-and-loop ties, or a retractable spiral cord for adjustable equipment
Accessories can be combined with any wire end above: a stripped cord with a strain relief clamp, or an E27 lamp holder with an in-line switch.
In-Line Switches & Dimmers
A switch or dimmer can be moulded onto the cable between the plug and the wire end, so the finished cord controls the appliance without reaching for the wall socket.
303 On/Off Switch
Compact in-line toggle
304 On/Off Switch
Higher current rating
Foot Switch
Hands-free on/off control
Rotary Switch
Turn-to-select control
Dimmer Switch
Adjustable brightness
Switch Types
- 303 / 304 on/off switch: compact in-line toggle for lamps and small appliances
- Foot switch: hands-free control for floor lamps and work lights
- Rotary / dimmer switch: turn-to-select on/off or stepless brightness control
What to Tell Us
- Rating: the switch must match the cord voltage and current (or device wattage)
- Position: near the plug, mid-cable or close to the wire end
- Combination: switches are commonly fitted together with a lamp holder, as on salt lamp and reading lamp cords
Lamp Holder & Light Cord Wire Ends with Diversified and Professional Customization
A light cord is terminated to match the lamp holder, socket holder or bulb base it carries. We supply E12, E14, E26, E27, E40 and B22 holders, waterproof socket holders and bulb bases, male and female connection ends and waterproof T-branch splitters, each finished with bare stripped (ROJ), semi-strip, tinned, tooth, round ring or sleeve terminals, or finished with a moulded strain relief on 2-core round, flat or braided lighting cable.
Lamp Bulb Waterproof
Sealed Bulb Base
Socket Holder Waterproof
Semi-Strip
Light Adapter
2-Pin Connector End
Light Adapter 3-Pin
Connector Wire End
Power Connector Waterproof
Tinned
Connection Female Waterproof
Strain Relief
Connection Male Waterproof
Terminals / Sleeve
Connection End Waterproof
Round Ring Terminals
T-shaped Hook Waterproof
Branch Connector
T-shaped Splitter Waterproof
Branch Connector
Solar Light Cord Waterproof
Moulded Connector
Hook Rustproof
Strain Relief Hook
Bulb Bases We Supply
- E12: small candle and night-light bases (North America)
- E14: small Edison screw (SES) candle, chandelier and salt-lamp bases
- E26: standard North American bulb base
- E27: standard bulb base for Europe and most other markets
- E40: large high-wattage (Goliath screw) bases
- B22: UK bayonet cap bases (BC / SBC)
Wire Ends Used on Light Cords
- Semi-strip: jacket stripped at the tip only; the holder or connector grips the cores
- Bare stripped (ROJ): jacket and cores stripped for screw terminals or a terminal block
- Tinned / tooth terminals: solder-dipped or crimped tooth terminals for vibration-proof joints
- Round ring / sleeve terminals: screw-locked ring, or pin and sleeve terminals for pluggable blocks
- Moulded strain relief: clamp or boot taking the pull off the holder and the terminals
- Ferrule / end sleeve: crimped sleeve for spring-cage and push-in terminal blocks
Lamp Holder Sockets We Supply
Shown on real cord sets: E12 candelabra, E14 SES, E26, E27 ES and B22 bayonet cap lamp holder sockets.
E12 Lamp Holder Socket
Salt Lamp Cord Set
E14 Lamp Holder Socket
Salt Lamp Cord Set
E26 Lamp Holder Socket
Salt Lamp Cord Set
E27 Lamp Holder Socket
Salt Lamp Cord Set
B22 Bayonet Cap Socket
Salt Lamp Cord Set
Light cords are frequently combined with an in-line switch or a rotary dimmer on the same cord set: tell us the bulb base, lamp wattage, wire end treatment and switch type when ordering.
Specifying the Wire End
The plug standard, cable construction, length, jacket colour and certification are covered in our step-by-step customization guide. For the wire end itself we need:
- Termination type: bare stripped (ROJ), semi-strip, tinned, crimp terminal (ring / fork / pin) or a specific connector from this guide
- Connector or receptacle model: IEC 60320 (C1–C21), NEMA 5-15R / 6-20R / 14-50R, IEC 60309 (2P+E, 3P+E, 3P+N+E), a country socket or a lamp holder (E12 / E14 / E26 / E27 / E40)
- Core count and conductor size: e.g. 3-core 1.0 mm², so the terminal, gland or clamp matches the cable
- Strip lengths: outer jacket strip, core strip and any terminal or connector dimensions
- Accessories: strain relief clamp, PG gland size (PG7–PG21), cord clip, switch or dimmer and its position
- Target market, certification and quantity: UL, VDE, SAA, PSE, KC or CE, plus packaging requirements
Drawings, photos or a sample cord are always helpful. Our engineering team will confirm the wire end specification and certification before production.