W-C-596 Connector, Electrical, Power, General Specification ForThis 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.

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Construction similarity

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Plug

Terminal

Separation between live parts and grounding or dead metal parts

Blade

Insulating material

Housing

Face

Terminal cover

Strain relief/cord clamp

y y N N y y y N

y y N y y y y y

y N N N y N y y

y N y y y y y N

Receptacle

Terminal

Separation between live parts and grounding or dead metal parts

Line, neutral contacts Grounding contact Insulating material Housing

Face yoke

Mounting flange

Distance from contact to face

y y y y y y y N N y

y y y y y y y N N y

N y N y y y y y y y

N y N N y y y N y N

Cable outlet

Terminal

Separation between live parts and grounding or dead metal parts

Line, neutral contacts Grounding contact Insulating material Housing

Face

Terminal cover

Strain relief/cord clamp

y y y y y y y y N

y y y y y y y y y

y N N y N y N y y

N N N N y y y y y

Male inlet

Terminal

Separation between live parts and grounding or dead metal parts

Blade

Insulating material

Housing

Face

Mounting flange

y y N N y y N

y y N y y y y

y N y N N N N

N N N y y y y