W-C-596-78 Connector, Plug, Electrical, Specific Purpose, General Grade, Locking, Grounding, 2 Pole, 3 Wire, 30 Amperes, 250 Volts, 50/60 Hertz

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W-C-596/78C

REQUIREMENTS:

Design and configuration:  General grade (see figure 1). Dimensions:  Shall conform to NEMA WD 6, configuration L6-30P. Mating face:  Dead-front construction.

Armored construction:  Not acceptable.

Blade strength:  Connectors shall not have wires connected to terminals during test. Rating:

Voltage:  250 volts. Current:  30 amperes. Frequency:  50/60 hertz.

Mating connector:  W-C-596/77and W-C-596/79.

Strain relief:  Accommodate cable diameter  .425 - .720 inch (10.80-18.29 mm). Part or Identifying Number (PIN):  W-C-596/78-1.

Supersession and cross reference:  See table I.

TABLE I.  Supersession and cross reference.

1/    CAGE is the Commercial and Government Entity code which is assigned and maintained by Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS) in Battle Creek, MI.

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