What are NEMA Power Cords?

NEMA power cables are power plugs and receptacles used for AC mains electricity in North America. These cables are built to standards set by the US National Electrical Manufacturer's Association. Cables.com stocks a wide variety of NEMA power cords in many different lengths, sizes, and configurations.

When it comes to getting the most out of your electrical devices, it's important to make sure that you have the right power cable to keep it running. Not all power cables are built to the same standards - the US National Electrical Manufacturer's Association has set strict guidelines meant to ensure that you can power your devices safely and securely.

NEMA Power Cables at Cables.com

The most familiar power plugs are NEMA 1-15P and NEMA 5-15P connectors, which are typically used on domestic electrical equipment in the United States. These power cords can be either fixed or detachable, and they connect an appliance to a power receptacle. The cables come in several different plug configurations used to power the most commonly installed wall outlets and devices such as personal computers and home electronics across a variety of voltage measurements. 

Cables.com is your one stop resource for quality-built 1-15P NEMA power cords. These cables are rated for 7 amps and 125 volts. Our double slot power cables are a good fit for many laptops, and we offer a selection of adapters as well, including a NEMA 1-15P to C7 right angle power plug adapter. 

We also stock NEMA 5-15P 250V extension cords in a variety of lengths as well as different configurations, including this NEMA 5-15P to NEMA 5-15R 125 volt cable featuring factory molded connectors on both ends. 

These might be the most easily recognized types of NEMA power cables, but Cables.comoffers so much more. Consider our selection of NEMA 6-20 power cords. This 6-20P plug to IEC 320 C19 power cable connects your CPU to a 20A high-voltage wall outlet, UPS, or power distribution unit. It's a rugged SJT type cable with a heavy duty jacket and 12 AWG conductors for 20 amp heavy loads. That makes it ideal for inputs to power distribution units.

 Locking NEMA Power Cables

When might you need a locking NEMA power cable? These cables come with curved blades allowing you to securely twist and lock them into place. That means there's no worrying about accidental disconnections of expensive equipment when it really counts. Our C13 to L5-15P 15 amp PDU Power cord is constructed with a NEMA 5-15 plug and an IEC320 C13 receptacle, and it features 15 amp assembly. 

We offer numerous types of adapters for our locking NEMA cables as well, like our NEMA locking short pigtail adapters. This includes our C-20P to L6-30P adapter constructed with 12 AWG wire rated for 20 amps, which like many of our NEMA cables is UL listed; this means that it's been tested and approved for meeting the standards set by UL Solutions. 

Buying Your NEMA Cables from Cables.com

Whatever you're looking for in a NEMA cable, we want you to find it here with Cables.com. If our extensive catalog doesn't have just the right fit, we want you to find it! You have the option of requesting custom cables when you're working with Cables.com, built to your own specifications. Contact Us or email us at sales@cables.com to learn more!

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