Power Cords by NEMA Type

Technical Data NEMA 1-15

C/US CSA Product Name NEMA UL CSA C/UL Wire Sizes Amperage Voltage Catalog #
1-15P Standard NEMA 1-15P 1-15P X X X 18/2, 16/2 10, 13 125 KK2000
CG-1-15P Standard NEMA 1-15P with Cord Grip 1-15P X X X 18/2, 16/2, 14/2 10, 13, 15 125 CG2000
P-1-15P Polarized NEMA 1-15P 1-15P-POL X X X 18/2, 16/2 10, 13 125 KK2001
CG-P-1-15P Polarized NEMA 1-15P with Cord Grip 1-15P-POL X X X 18/2, 16/2, 14/2 10, 13, 15 125 CG2001
BFUP-1-15P Industrial Duty NEMA 1-15P 1-15P X – X 18/2, 16/2, 14/2, 12/2 10, 13, 15, 15 125 KK14000-1-15
kk-9000 Right Angle Standard NEMA 1-15P 1-15P X X X 18/2, 16/2, 14/2 10, 13, 15 125 KK9000

Technical Data NEMA 5-15

Photo Description NEMA UL CSA C/UL Wire Sizes Amperage Voltage CAT #
KK-1000 Standard NEMA 5-15P 5-15P X X X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3 10, 13, 15 125 KK1000
CG-1000 Standard NEMA 5-15P With Cord Grip 5-15P X X X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3 10, 13, 15 125 CG1000
Hosp-5-15p Hospital Grade NEMA 5-15P 5-15P X X X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 15, 15 125 KK13000
KK7000 Right Angle NEMA 5-15P – Ground Pin at Bottom 5-15P X X X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3 10, 13, 15 125 KK7000
KK-8000 Right Angle NEMA 5-15P – Ground Pin at Top 5-15P X X X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3 10, 13, 15 125 KK8000
ORA-0-5-15p Offset Right Angle NEMA 5-15P (0°) 5-15P X   X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 15, 15 125 ORA-0-5-15p
ORA-45-5-15p Offset Right Angle NEMA 5-15P (45°) 5-15P X   X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 15, 15 125 ORA-45-5-15p

Technical Data NEMA 5-20

C/US CSA Product Name NEMA UL CSA C/UL Wire Sizes Amperage Voltage Catalog #
BRAB 5-20P Heavy Duty Right Angle NEMA 5-20P – Pin at Bottom 5-20P X X X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 15, 20 125 KK15000-5-20
PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Heavy Duty Right Angle NEMA 5-20P – Pin at Top 5-20P X X X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 15, 20 125 KK15000-5-20
5-20P Heavy Duty NEMA 5-20P 5-20P X X X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 15, 20 125 KK5000
BFP 5-20CG Heavy Duty NEMA 5-20P with Cord Grip 5-20P X X X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 15, 20 125 CG5000
Hospital 5-20P Hospital Grade NEMA 5-20P 5-20P X X X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 15, 20 125 KK13000-5-20
BFUP 5-20p Industrial Duty NEMA 5-20P 5-20P X X X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 15, 20 125 KK14000-5-20
BFUP 5-20P CG Industrial Duty NEMA 5-20P With Cord Grip 5-20P X X X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 15, 20 125 CG14000-5-20

Technical Data NEMA 6-15

C/US CSA Product Name NEMA UL CSA C/UL Wire Sizes Amperage Voltage Catalog #
BRAT 6-15P Heavy Duty Right Angle NEMA 6-15P – Pin at Bottom 6-15P X X X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 15, 15 250 KK15000-6-15
NO PHOTO AVAILABLE Heavy Duty Right Angle NEMA 6-15P – Pin at Top 6-15P X X X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 15, 15 250 KK15000-6-15
6-15P Heavy Duty NEMA 6-15P 6-15P X X X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 15, 15 250 KK3000
CG3000 Heavy Duty NEMA 6-15P with Cord Grip 6-15P X X X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 15, 15 250 CG3000
Hospital 6-15P Hospital Grade NEMA 6-15P 6-15P X X X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 15, 15 250 KK13000-6-15
BFUP 6-15P Industrial Duty NEMA 6-15P 6-15P X X X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 15, 15 250 KK14000-6-15
BFUP 6-15P CG Industrial Duty NEMA 6-15P with Cord Grip 6-15P X X X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 15, 15 250 CG14000-6-15

Technical Data NEMA 6-20

Photo Description NEMA UL CSA C/UL Wire Sizes Amperage Voltage CAT #
BRAB 6-20P Heavy Duty Right Angle NEMA 6-20P – Pin at Bottom 6-20P X X X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 15, 20 250 KK15000-6-20
NO PHOTO AVAILABLE Heavy Duty Right Angle NEMA 6-20P – Pin at Top 6-20P X X X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 15, 20 250 KK15000-6-20
6-20P Heavy Duty NEMA 6-20P 6-20P X X X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 15, 20 250 KK4000
CG4000 Heavy Duty NEMA 6-20P with Cord Grip 6-20P X X X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 15, 20 250 CG4000
1849 6-20P Hospital Grade NEMA 6-20P 6-20P X X X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 15, 20 250 KK13000-6-20
BFUP 6-20P Industrial Duty NEMA 6-20P 6-20P X X X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 15, 20 250 KK14000-6-20
BFUP 6-20p CG Industrial Duty NEMA 6-20P with Cord Grip 6-20P X X X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 15, 20 250 CG14000-6-20

Technical Data NEMA 7-15

Photo Description NEMA UL CSA C/UL Wire Sizes Amperage Voltage CAT #
277 Volt 7-15p NEMA 7-15P Straight (HPG Shape Mold, Not Green Dot) 7-15P X   X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 15, 15 277 KK13000-7-15

Technical Data Range Plugs

Photo Description NEMA UL CSA C/UL Wire Sizes Amperage Voltage CAT #
5-30P NEMA 5-30P 5-30p X   X 12/3, 10/3, 8/3, 6/3 25, 30, 30, 30 125 KK5-30P
6-30p NEMA 6-30P 6-30p X X X 12/3, 10/3, 8/3, 6/3 25, 30, 30, 30 250 KK6-30P
6-50p NEMA 6-50P 6-50p X X X 10/3, 8/3, 6/3 30, 40, 50 250 KK6-50P
10-30p NEMA 10-30P 10-30p X   X 12/3, 10/3, 8/3, 6/3 25, 30, 30, 30 125/250 KK10-30P
14-30P NEMA 14-30P 14-30P X   X 12/4, 10/4, 8/4 25, 30, 30 125/250 KK14-30P
14-50P NEMA 14-50P 14-50P X   X 10/4, 8/4, 6/4 30, 40, 50 125/250 KK14-50P
15-30p NEMA 15-30P 15-30p X   X 12/4, 10/4, 8/4 25, 30, 30 250 KK15-30P
15-50p NEMA 15-50P 15-50p X   X 10/4, 8/4, 6/4 30, 40, 50 250 KK15-50P

Technical Data Twist Lock

Photo Description NEMA UL CSA C/UL Wire Sizes Amperage Voltage CAT #
L5-15P Twist Lock NEMA L5-15P L5-15P X   X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 15, 15 125 KKL5-15P
L5-15R Twist Lock NEMA L5-15R L5-15R X   X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 15, 15 125 KKL5-15R
L5-20P Twist Lock NEMA L5-20P L5-20P X X X 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 13, 15, 20 125 KKL5-20P
L5-20R Twist Lock NEMA L5-20R L5-20R X   X 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 13, 15, 20 125 KKL5-20R
L5-30P Twist Lock NEMA L5-30P L5-30P X   X 14/3, 12/3, 10/3, 8/3 18, 25, 30, 30 125 KKL5-30P
L6-15P Twist Lock NEMA L6-15P L6-15P X X X 14/3, 12/3 15, 15 250 KKL6-15P
L7-15r Twist Lock NEMA L7-15R L7-15R X X 18/3, 16/3, 14/3, 12/3 10, 13, 13, 15 277 KKL7-15R

Mechanical Details That Influence Cord Reliability

Several factors shape how well a NEMA cord performs during daily use. Blade strength, grounding pin stability, jacket resilience, and strain relief structure all contribute to how effectively the cord handles tension, vibration, or repeated movement. When these elements are balanced correctly, the cord becomes a dependable link between the device and the power source.

Where NEMA Type Cords Add Operational Value

NEMA type cords support more than basic power transfer. Their standardized configurations help maintain workflow stability in environments where equipment must run continuously. They are used across facilities that rely on lighting systems, HVAC units, commercial appliances, industrial tools, and devices that require predictable electrical performance.

Examples of Environments That Rely on NEMA Type Cords

  • High-volume production floors
  • Commercial kitchens
  • Medical facilities
  • Distribution centers

How NEMA Variations Support System Flexibility

Different NEMA types allow teams to match cords to specific voltage, amperage, and grounding needs. Straight blade, right angle, polarized, and locking configurations help support equipment layout, reduce outlet strain, and improve cable routing. This flexibility helps operations maintain safe cable paths and reduce wear on both the cord and the connected device.

NEMA Type Cords in High-Demand Applications

Facilities that involve repeated equipment movement or continuous operation rely on NEMA cords to maintain stable performance. Their grounding design, blade alignment, and strain relief features help protect equipment from electrical inconsistencies. This makes them valuable in industries where reliability directly affects throughput and safety.

FAQ

What Makes NEMA Type Cords Reliable for Everyday and Industrial Use?

They follow standardized configurations that support stable electrical performance across a wide range of devices.

How Do I Choose the Right NEMA Type Cord for My Equipment?

Selection depends on voltage, amperage, grounding requirements, plug orientation, and whether a cord grip is needed for strain control.

Can NEMA Type Cords Improve Equipment Longevity?

Yes. Proper blade alignment and strong strain relief help reduce wear on both the cord and the connected device.

Are Right Angle NEMA Plugs Useful in Tight Installations?

They are. Right angle plugs help route cords cleanly and reduce stress on outlets in confined spaces.

Why Choose Kord King’s NEMA Type Power Cords?

Kord King’s NEMA Type power cords combine standardized compatibility, safety, and durability with customizable, ergonomic designs. Their adherence to NEMA standards ensures universal functionality across North America, while UL and CSA approvals guarantee safety in critical applications. With options for straight-blade and locking configurations, Kord King caters to both everyday and industrial needs, delivering tailored solutions with rapid turnaround. For businesses seeking reliable, high-performance power cords, Kord King’s NEMA Type offerings provide the quality and versatility needed to power operations effectively.

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