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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1. C is a board of hard maple, mounted rigidly and with the grain of the wood running vertically. The board shall be from 1.50 to 2.00 inches (38.1 to 50.8 mm) thick and of sufficient width and length and so located that when the plug is allowed to fall, it will not strike near any edge of the board. The screws may be tightened after each 200 cycles.

2. Dimensions are in inches.

3. Metric equivalents are given for information only.

4. Metric equivalents are in parentheses.

FIGURE 5. Mechanical shock test.