INCH POUND
W-C-596H/GEN
25 May 2014
SUPERSEDING W-C-596G/GEN
28 April 1995
FEDERAL SPECIFICATION
CONNECTOR, ELECTRICAL, POWER, GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this federal specification by all Federal agencies.
1. SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION.
1.1 Scope. This specification covers electrical plugs, receptacles, and cable outlets for service from 120 to 600 volts with current ratings up to 60 amperes and a frequency rating of 50/60 hertz. It does not cover devices for use in hazardous locations as defined in the National Electrical Code. Special plugs, receptacles, and cable connectors for 400 Hz and dc applications are also included. Connectors are to
be used with copper or copperclad aluminum wire only.
1.2 Connector grade. Connectors furnished in accordance with this specification will be either the general grade or the hospital grade as specified for logistics purposes, hospital grade connectors will be stocked in lieu of general grade. (see 3.1 and 6.3).
1.2.1 General grade. A class of connector that meets the requirements of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) Standard 498 and the additional requirements as specified herein.
1.2.2 Hospital grade. A class of connector that meets the more stringent requirements of "hospital grade" connectors as specified in UL 498 and the additional requirements as specified herein. This connector is designed to meet the added performance requirements of high abuse areas.
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS.
2.1 Government publications. The following documents of the issues in effect on the date of invitation for bids or request for proposal form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein.
Military Standards
MIL-STD-1285 - Marking of Electrical and Electronic Parts.
(Copies of these documents are available online at https://assist.dla.mil/quicksearch/ or from the
Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-
5094.)
Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc. and any data which may improve this document should be sent to: DLA Land and Maritime, Attn: VAI, P.O. Box 3990, Columbus, Ohio, 43218-5000 or emailed to: RFConnectors@dla.mil. Since contact
information can change, you may want to verify the currency of this address information using the
ASSIST Online database at https://assist.dla.mil.
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