Flat AC Power Cords
Description
Flat AC power cords are designed to provide electrical power to devices while maintaining a low profile. These cords are characterized by their flat, ribbon-like shape, which allows them to be easily concealed under carpets or along walls, reducing tripping hazards and improving aesthetics in environments where visible cords are undesirable.
Working Principle
Flat AC power cords function by conducting electrical current from a power source to an electrical device. The flat design does not alter the fundamental operation of the cord but offers a practical advantage in terms of space management. The conductors within the cord are insulated and arranged in a flat configuration, which allows the cord to lay flat against surfaces, making it less obtrusive and easier to manage in tight spaces.
Applications
Flat AC power cords are particularly useful in environments where space is limited or where aesthetics are a concern. For example, they are often used in office settings to run power under carpets to desks and workstations without creating noticeable bumps. They are also ideal for home theaters or entertainment systems where cords need to be hidden along walls or behind furniture.
Advantages over other AC Power Cords
One of the primary advantages of flat AC power cords over traditional round cords is their ability to be easily concealed. This makes them ideal for use in areas where visible cords would be unsightly or could pose a tripping hazard. Additionally, their flat design allows them to be more flexible in terms of routing and placement, particularly in tight or confined spaces.
Limitations
Flat AC power cords may have limitations in terms of the amount of current they can safely carry compared to thicker, round cords. This is due to the constraints of their flat design, which may not accommodate larger gauge wires necessary for high-power applications. Additionally, they may be less durable in environments where they are subject to frequent bending or twisting, as the flat design can be more susceptible to wear and tear.
Considerations
When selecting flat AC power cords, it is important to consider the specific requirements of the application, including the power needs of the connected devices and the environmental conditions. The durability of the cord is largely dependent on the quality of the jacket material, which should be chosen based on the expected exposure to temperature changes, moisture, and other environmental factors. Initial costs may be higher for specialty flat cords, but they can offer long-term savings by reducing the need for additional cable management solutions. Maintenance and replacement costs should also be considered, particularly in high-traffic areas where cords may be subject to more wear.
from Interpower
Current Rating: 7A. Voltage Rating: 125VAC. Length: 1.80m/6.0ft. Temperature Rating: -15 ºC to +60 ºC. Plug Type: Unterminated. Connector Type: IEC 60320 C5. Connector Color: Black. Cable Style: North Am. Conductor Size: 18 AWG. Number of Conductors: 3. Cond. Color Code: Green (Ground... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: Unterminated
- Number of Conductors: 3; 3
- Cord Length: 70.87
from RS Components, Ltd.
Extension lead flat schuko plug white 3m [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Rated Current: 16
- Cord Length: 118
- Rated Voltage: 230
from Interpower
Current Rating: 10A. Voltage Rating: 125VAC. Length: 1.80m/6.0ft. Temperature Rating: -15 ºC to +60 ºC. Plug Type: Angled NEMA 5-15. Plug Color: Black. Connector Type: Unterminated. Cable Style: North Am. Conductor Size: 18 AWG. Number of Conductors: 3. Cond. Color Code: Green (Ground... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: NEMA 5-15P; Angled NEMA 5-15
- Number of Conductors: 3; 3
- Cord Length: 70.87
from RS Components, Ltd.
Extension lead flat schuko plug white 2m [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Rated Voltage: 230
- Cord Length: 78.74
- Approvals: RoHS
from Interpower
NOTE: This part is not available for sale. Current Rating: 2.5A. Voltage Rating: 250VAC. Length: 1.80m/6.0ft. Temperature Rating: -15 ºC to 70 ºC. Plug Type: Australia AS/NZS 3112. Plug Color: Black. Connector Type: IEC 60320 C7. Connector Color: Black. Cable Style: International. [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: AS 3112; Australia AS/NZS 3112
- Number of Conductors: 2; 2
- Cord Length: 70.87
from RS Components, Ltd.
Extension lead flat schuko plug white 5m [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Rated Voltage: 230
- Cord Length: 197
- Approvals: RoHS
from Interpower
NOTE: This part is not available for sale. Current Rating: 2.5A. Voltage Rating: 250VAC. Length: 1.80m/6.0ft. Temperature Rating: -15 ºC to 70 ºC. Plug Type: Australia AS/NZS 3112. Plug Color: Black. Connector Color: Black. Cable Style: International. Conductor Size: 0.75mm ². Number... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: AS 3112; Australia AS/NZS 3112
- Number of Conductors: 2; 2
- Cord Length: 70.87
from RS Components, Ltd.
Control Cable Flat - 3 core +E 2.5mm [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Jacket Material: Rubber; Rubber
- Cord Length: 1969
- Cord Color: Black
from Interpower
Current Rating: 2.5A. Voltage Rating: 250VAC. Length: 1.80m/6.0ft. Temperature Rating: 5 ºC to 70 ºC. Plug Type: Australia AS/NZS 3112. Plug Color: Black. Connector Type: IEC 60320 C7. Connector Color: Black. Cable Style: International. Conductor Size: 0.75mm ². Number of Conductors:... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: AS 3112; Australia AS/NZS 3112
- Number of Conductors: 2; 2
- Cord Length: 70.87
from RS Components, Ltd.
Control Cable Flat - 4 core +E 1.5mm [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Jacket Material: Rubber; Rubber
- Cord Length: 1969
- Rated Voltage: 500
from Interpower
NOTE: This part is not available for sale. Current Rating: 2.5A. Voltage Rating: 250VAC. Length: 1.80m/6.0ft. Temperature Rating: -15 ºC to 70 ºC. Plug Type: Europlug CEE 7/16. Plug Color: Black. Cable Style: International. Conductor Size: 0.75mm ². Number of Conductors: 2. Cond. [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: CEE 7/16; Europlug CEE 7/16
- Number of Conductors: 2; 2
- Cord Length: 70.87
from Interpower
NOTE: This part is not available for sale. Current Rating: 3A. Voltage Rating: 125VAC. Length: 1.80m/6.0ft. Temperature Rating: 5 ºC to 70 ºC. Plug Type: JIS 8303. Plug Color: Black. Connector Type: IEC 60320 C7. Connector Color: Black. Cable Style: International. Conductor Size: 0.75mm... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: JIS 8303; JIS 8303
- Number of Conductors: 2; 2
- Cord Length: 70.87
from Interpower
Current Rating: 10A. Voltage Rating: 125VAC. Length: 1.80m/6.0ft. Temperature Rating: -15 ºC to +60 ºC. Plug Type: Angled NEMA 5-15. Plug Color: Black. Connector Type: Unterminated. Cable Style: North Am. Conductor Size: 18 AWG. Number of Conductors: 3. Cond. Color Code: Green (Ground... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: NEMA 5-15P; Angled NEMA 5-15
- Number of Conductors: 3; 3
- Cord Length: 70.87
from Interpower
Current Rating: 10A. Voltage Rating: 125VAC. Length: 1.80m/6.0ft. Temperature Rating: -15 ºC to +60 ºC. Plug Type: NEMA 5-15. Plug Color: Black. Connector Type: Unterminated. Cable Style: North Am. Conductor Size: 18 AWG. Number of Conductors: 3. Cond. Color Code: Green (Ground Only). [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: NEMA 5-15P; NEMA 5-15
- Number of Conductors: 3; 3
- Cord Length: 70.87
from Interpower
Current Rating: 10A. Voltage Rating: 250VAC. Length: 1.80m/6.0ft. Temperature Rating: -15 ºC to +60 ºC. Plug Type: IEC 60320 Sheet E. Plug Color: Black. Connector Type: Unterminated. Cable Style: North Am. Conductor Size: 18 AWG. Number of Conductors: 3. Cond. Color Code: Green (Ground... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: IEC 60320 Sheet E
- Number of Conductors: 3; 3
- Cord Length: 70.87
from Interpower
N.A. Current Rating: 10. N.A. Voltage Rating: 300. N.A. Min Fix Inst Op Temp: -20 ºC. N.A. Max Fix Inst Op Temp: +60 ºC. N.A. Flammability: FT2. Min Bend Radius: 10x cable diameter. Cable Style: North American. N.A. Conductor Size: 18 AWG. Number of Conductors: 2. Cond. Color Code: Not... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Jacket Material: Polyvinyl Chloride
- Number of Conductors: 2; 2
- Rated Current: 10
from Interpower
Current Rating: 7A. Voltage Rating: 125VAC. Length: 1.80m/6.0ft. Temperature Rating: -15 ºC to +60 ºC. Plug Type: IEC 60320 Sheet E. Plug Color: Black. Connector Type: IEC 60320 C5. Connector Color: Black. Cable Style: North Am. Conductor Size: 18 AWG. Number of Conductors: 3. Cable Type:... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: IEC 60320 Sheet E
- Number of Conductors: 3; 3
- Cord Length: 70.87
from Mega Electronics, Inc.
H03VVH2F2x0.75mm cable type [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: CEE 7/16
- Number of Conductors: 2
- Female End Type: Female Hard Wired Stripped
from Quail Electronics
Our 1095 series features the standard IEC-60320-C14 Plug with a Split. These IEC power cords are ideal for hard-wiring into your equipment. The male end plugs into any IEC-60320-C13 outlet or connector, while the opposite end hard-wires directly into your device or appliance. This part features a... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: EN 60320-C14
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Cord Length: 39.37
from Quail Electronics
Our 0033 series features the White IEC-60320-C8 Plug with a Split Special. These IEC power cords are ideal for hard-wiring into your equipment. The male end plugs into any IEC-60320-C17 outlet or connector, while the opposite end hard-wires directly into your device or appliance. A Split Special is... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Cord Length: 96.06
- Number of Conductors: 2
- Rated Current: 10
from Quail Electronics
Our 2018 series features the 2-prong, Grey Japanese 2 Plug (JIS 8303) with a Split Special. These 2-conductor Japanese power cords are ideal for powering your custom equipment. This power cord will plug into the standard Japanese wall outlet on one end and will hard-wire into your equipment on the... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: JIS 8303
- Number of Conductors: 2
- Cord Length: 83.86
from Quail Electronics
Our 1070 series features the domestic, 2-prong, Clear (transparent) North American Polarized Plug (NEMA 1-15P Polarized) with an LED with a Split. These North American power cords are ideal for powering your custom equipment. This power cord will plug into the standard North American wall outlet or... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: NEMA 1-15P
- Number of Conductors: 2
- Cord Length: 11.81
from Quail Electronics
Our 1076 series features the domestic, 2-prong, White, 0.5A Fused, North American Polarized Plug (NEMA 1-15P Polarized) with a Split. These North American power cords are ideal for powering your custom equipment. This power cord will plug into the standard North American wall outlet or receptacle on... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: NEMA 1-15P
- Number of Conductors: 2
- Cord Length: 96.06
from Quail Electronics
Our 1072 series features the domestic, 2-prong, Grey, North American Polarized Plug (NEMA 1-15P Polarized) with a Split. These North American power cords are ideal for powering your custom equipment. This power cord will plug into the standard North American wall outlet or receptacle on one end and... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: NEMA 1-15P
- Number of Conductors: 2
- Cord Length: 72.05
from Quail Electronics
Our 1010 series features the domestic, 2-prong, North American Polarized Plug (NEMA 1-15P Polarized) with a Split. These North American power cords are ideal for powering your custom equipment. This power cord will plug into the standard North American wall outlet or receptacle on one end and will... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: NEMA 1-15P
- Number of Conductors: 2
- Cord Length: 96.06
from Quail Electronics
Our 1071 series features the domestic, 2-prong, White, North American Polarized Plug (NEMA 1-15P Polarized) with a Split. These North American power cords are ideal for powering your custom equipment. This power cord will plug into the standard North American wall outlet or receptacle on one end and... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: NEMA 1-15P
- Number of Conductors: 2
- Cord Length: 72.05
from Quail Electronics
Our 1514 series features the standard, 2-prong, North American Plug (NEMA 1-15P) with two (2) 90 Fan Head Connectors. These power cords provide power for server and equipment fans by using the NEMA 1-15P, which plugs into any standard NEMA outlet or receptacle. Because these cords provide power to 2... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: NEMA 1-15P
- Number of Conductors: 2
- Cord Length: 59.84
from Quail Electronics
Our 1060 series features the domestic, 2-prong, White North American Plug (NEMA 1-15P) with a Split. These North American power cords are ideal for powering your custom equipment. This power cord will plug into the standard North American wall outlet or receptacle on one end and will hard-wire into... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: NEMA 1-15P
- Number of Conductors: 2
- Cord Length: 72.05
from Quail Electronics
Our 1021 series features the domestic, 3-prong, 45 Angle North American Plug (NEMA 5-15P) with a Split Special. These North American power cords are ideal for powering your custom equipment. This power cord will plug into the standard North American wall outlet or NEMA 5-15R receptacle on one end... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: NEMA 5-15P
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Cord Length: 24.02
from Quail Electronics
Our 1102 series features the domestic, 3-prong, Grey, North American Plug (NEMA 5-15P) with a Split. These North American power cords are ideal for powering your custom equipment. This power cord will plug into the standard North American wall outlet or NEMA 5-15R receptacle on one end and will... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: NEMA 5-15P
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Cord Length: 35.83
from Quail Electronics
Our 1000 series features the standard, domestic, 3-prong, North American Plug (NEMA 5-15P) with a Split. These North American power cords are ideal for powering your custom equipment. This power cord will plug into the standard North American wall outlet or NEMA 5-15R receptacle on one end and will... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: NEMA 5-15P
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Cord Length: 35.83
from Quail Electronics
Our 1008 series features the domestic, 3-prong, White, North American Plug (NEMA 5-15P) with a Split. These North American power cords are ideal for powering your custom equipment. This power cord will plug into the standard North American wall outlet or NEMA 5-15R receptacle on one end and will... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: NEMA 5-15P
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Cord Length: 180
from Quail Electronics
Our 1104 series features the 3-prong, Down Angle, North American NEMA 6-15P Plug with a Split. These Heavy Duty Power Cords feature plugs and/or connectors that are rated for high voltage and high current use, and are most often on large gauge wire. They can be used with heavy machinery as well as... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-15
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Cord Length: 72.05
from Quail Electronics
Our 1723 series features the 3-prong, Beige, Down Angle, North American NEMA 6-20P Plug with a Split Special. These Heavy Duty Power Cords feature plugs and/or connectors that are rated for high voltage and high current use, and are most often on large gauge wire. They can be used with heavy... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Cord Length: 83.86
from Quail Electronics
Our 1040 series features the Grey Piggyback NEMA 1-15P Polarized Plug with a Split Special. These 2-conductor North American power cords are ideal for powering your custom equipment. This power cord will plug into the standard North American wall outlet or receptacle on one end and will hard-wire... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: NEMA 1-15P
- Number of Conductors: 2
- Cord Length: 9.06
from Quail Electronics
Our 1066 series features Piggyback NEMA 1-15P Polarized Plug with a Split. These 2-conductor North American power cords are ideal for powering your custom equipment. This power cord will plug into the standard North American wall outlet or receptacle on one end and will hard-wire into your equipment... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: NEMA 1-15P
- Number of Conductors: 2
- Cord Length: 72.05
from Quail Electronics
Our 0032 series features a Split Special with the White IEC-60320-C7 Connector. These 2-conductor power cords are standard cords used for un-grounded laptops, notebooks, stereos, game consoles, electric razors, and many more devices. On the supply end they hard-wire directly into your power supply,... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Cord Length: 11.81
- Number of Conductors: 2
- Rated Current: 10
from Quail Electronics
Our 1901 series features a Split Special with the NEMA 1-15R Polarized Receptacle. These 2-conductor North American cords are ideal for hard-wiring to your custom devices, appliances, and electronics. On one end these cords hard-wire directly into your equipment and on the other they connect to any... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: NEMA 1-15P
- Number of Conductors: 2
- Female End Type: NEMA 1-15R
from Quail Electronics
Our 1503 series features a Split Special with a Straight Fan Head Connector. These power cords provide power for server and equipment fans by hard-wiring directly into your power source. A Fan Head connector provides power to fans that cool servers or other rack-mounted components. A Split Special... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Cord Length: 78.74
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Rated Current: 5
from Quail Electronics
Our 1504 series features a Split with a 45 Fan Head Connector. These power cords provide power for server and equipment fans by hard-wiring directly into your power source. A Fan Head connector provides power to fans that cool servers or other rack-mounted components. A Split is when you remove the... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Cord Length: 59.84
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Rated Current: 5
from Quail Electronics
Our 1902 series features a Split with the White NEMA 1-15R Polarized Receptacle. These 2-conductor North American cords are ideal for hard-wiring to your custom devices, appliances, and electronics. On one end these cords hard-wire directly into your equipment and on the other they connect to any... [See More]
- Wire Shape: Flat
- Male End Type: NEMA 1-15P
- Number of Conductors: 2
- Female End Type: NEMA 1-15R