NEMA 6-20P AC Power Cords
Description
The NEMA 6-20P AC power cord is designed to connect electrical devices to a power source. It features a specific plug configuration that is compatible with NEMA 6-20R receptacles, ensuring a secure and reliable connection for devices requiring a 20-amp, 250-volt power supply.
Working Principle
NEMA 6-20P AC power cords operate by providing a pathway for electrical current to flow from a power outlet to an electrical device. The plug's design ensures that it can handle the specified current and voltage without overheating or causing electrical faults. This makes them particularly useful for devices that require a stable and high-capacity power supply, ensuring efficient and safe operation.
Applications
NEMA 6-20P AC power cords are commonly used in industrial and commercial settings where equipment demands higher power levels. Specific examples include powering heavy-duty appliances, such as air conditioners, commercial kitchen equipment, and certain types of industrial machinery that require a 20-amp, 250-volt connection.
Advantages over other AC Power Cords
One of the main advantages of NEMA 6-20P power cords over other types is their ability to handle higher current and voltage levels, making them suitable for more demanding applications. This capability reduces the risk of overheating and electrical failures in high-power devices, providing a more reliable power connection compared to standard lower-rated cords.
Limitations
A limitation of NEMA 6-20P power cords is their incompatibility with standard household outlets, which typically support lower amperage and voltage levels. This restricts their use to environments with appropriate NEMA 6-20R receptacles, limiting their versatility in residential settings.
Considerations
When selecting NEMA 6-20P power cords, it is important to consider the initial cost, which may be higher due to their specialized design and materials. Operating expenses can be influenced by the efficiency and reliability of the power connection, potentially reducing maintenance costs over time. Durability is generally high, but users should ensure that the cords are used within their specified ratings to avoid premature wear. Replacement and maintenance costs are typically low if the cords are used correctly and in suitable environments.
from Interpower
Current Rating: 18A. Voltage Rating: 250VAC. Length: 3.05m/10.0ft. Temperature Rating: -15 ºC to +60 ºC. Plug Type: NEMA 6-20 Hosp. Plug Color: Clear. Connector Type: IEC 60320 C19. Connector Color: Gray. Cable Style: North Am. Conductor Size: 14 AWG. Number of Conductors: 3. Cable Type:... [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P; NEMA 6-20 Hosp.
- Cord Length: 120
- Number of Conductors: 3; 3
- Wire Shape: Round
from Qualtek Electronics Corp.
North American Power Cord. 228003-01 NEMA 6-20P to IEC 60320 C19. Features: Cordage: SJT, 12AWG / 3C, Unshielded. Temperature Rating: 60C. Rating: 250VAC, 20A. Jacket Color: Black. Plug: NEMA 6-20P. Other End: IEC 60320 C19. Approvals: UL, CSA. Length: 98 inches [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P
- Cord Length: 98
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Maximum Cable Temperature: 60
from Interpower
Current Rating: 18A. Voltage Rating: 250VAC. Length: 3.05m/10.0ft. Temperature Rating: -15 ºC to +60 ºC. Plug Type: NEMA 6-20 Hosp. Plug Color: Black. Connector Type: IEC 60320 C19. Connector Color: Black. Cable Style: North Am. Conductor Size: 14 AWG. Number of Conductors: 3. Cable Type:... [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P; NEMA 6-20 Hosp.
- Cord Length: 120
- Number of Conductors: 3; 3
- Wire Shape: Round
from Interpower
Current Rating: 20A. Voltage Rating: 250VAC. Length: 2.50m/8.2ft. Temperature Rating: -15 ºC to +60 ºC. Plug Type: NEMA 6-20. Plug Color: Black. Connector Type: IEC 60320 C19. Connector Color: Black. Cable Style: North Am. Conductor Size: 12 AWG. Number of Conductors: 3. Cable Type: SJT. [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P; NEMA 6-20
- Cord Length: 98.43
- Number of Conductors: 3; 3
- Wire Shape: Round
from Interpower
Current Rating: 20A. Voltage Rating: 250VAC. Length: 2.50m/8.2ft. Temperature Rating: -15 ºC to +60 ºC. Plug Type: NEMA 6-20. Plug Color: Black. Connector Type: IEC 60320 C19. Connector Color: Black. Cable Style: North Am. Conductor Size: 12 AWG. Number of Conductors: 3. Cable Type: SJT. [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P; NEMA 6-20
- Cord Length: 98.43
- Number of Conductors: 3; 3
- Wire Shape: Round
from Interpower
Current Rating: 20A. Voltage Rating: 250VAC. Length: 2.50m/8.2ft. Temperature Rating: -15 ºC to +60 ºC. Plug Type: NEMA 6-20. Plug Color: Black. Connector Type: IEC 60320 C19. Connector Color: Black. Cable Style: North Am. Conductor Size: 12 AWG. Number of Conductors: 3. Cond. Color Code:... [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P; NEMA 6-20
- Cord Length: 98.43
- Number of Conductors: 3; 3
- Wire Shape: Round
from Interpower
Current Rating: 20A. Voltage Rating: 250VAC. Length: 2.50m/8.2ft. Temperature Rating: -15 ºC to +60 ºC. Plug Type: NEMA 6-20. Plug Color: Black. Connector Type: IEC 60320 C19. Connector Color: Black. Cable Style: North Am. Conductor Size: 12 AWG. Number of Conductors: 3. Cond. Color Code:... [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P; NEMA 6-20
- Cord Length: 98.43
- Number of Conductors: 3; 3
- Wire Shape: Round
from Interpower
Current Rating: 18A. Voltage Rating: 250VAC. Length: 3.05m/10.0ft. Temperature Rating: -15 ºC to +60 ºC. Plug Type: NEMA 6-20 Hosp. Plug Color: Clear. Connector Type: Unterminated. Cable Style: North Am. Conductor Size: 14 AWG. Number of Conductors: 3. Cond. Color Code:... [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P; NEMA 6-20 Hosp.
- Cord Length: 120
- Number of Conductors: 3; 3
- Wire Shape: Round
from Interpower
Current Rating: 18A. Voltage Rating: 250VAC. Length: 3.05m/10.0ft. Temperature Rating: -15 ºC to +60 ºC. Plug Type: NEMA 6-20 Hosp. Plug Color: Black. Connector Type: Unterminated. Cable Style: North Am. Conductor Size: 14 AWG. Number of Conductors: 3. Cond. Color Code:... [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P; NEMA 6-20 Hosp.
- Cord Length: 120
- Number of Conductors: 3; 3
- Wire Shape: Round
from Interpower
Current Rating: 18A. Voltage Rating: 250VAC. Length: 3.05m/10.0ft. Temperature Rating: -15 ºC to +60 ºC. Plug Type: NEMA 6-20 Hosp. Plug Color: Gray. Connector Type: Unterminated. Cable Style: North Am. Conductor Size: 14 AWG. Number of Conductors: 3. Cond. Color Code:... [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P; NEMA 6-20 Hosp.
- Cord Length: 120
- Number of Conductors: 3; 3
- Wire Shape: Round
from Interpower
Current Rating: 20A. Voltage Rating: 250VAC. Length: 2.50m/8.2ft. Temperature Rating: -15 ºC to +60 ºC. Plug Type: NEMA 6-20. Plug Color: Black. Connector Type: Unterminated. Cable Style: North Am. Conductor Size: 12 AWG. Number of Conductors: 3. Cond. Color Code: Brown/Blue/Green-Yellow. [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P; NEMA 6-20
- Cord Length: 98.43
- Number of Conductors: 3; 3
- Wire Shape: Round
from Quail Electronics
Our 5271 series features the standard IEC-60320-C14 Plug with the NEMA 6-15R/6-20R T-Slot Receptacle. These power cords provide power for any device or appliance using the NEMA 6-15P or the NEMA 6-20P by tapping into any IEC-60320-C13 outlet or socket with an IEC-60320-C14. The 5271.012 carries the... [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-15; NEMA 6-20P; EN 60320-C14
- Female End Type: NEMA 6-15R
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Cord Length: 11.81
from UNICABLE, Inc.
Voltage: 250V [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P
- Female End Type: IEC-320-C19
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Cord Length: 90
from Mega Electronics, Inc.
SJT 12AWGx3 cable type [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P
- Female End Type: IEC-320-C19
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Cord Length: 98
from SFCable.com
NEMA 6-20P to C19 power cord: NEMA 6-20P USA 3 pin plug to IEC C19 with 12/3 SJT black wire, 6 feet with UL and CSA approvals. Rated up to 20A 250V. [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P
- Female End Type: IEC-320-C19
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Cord Length: 72
from Southwire Company, LLC
GRAY COLOR. 9 FT. NEMA 6-20P, NEMA 6-20R CONFIGURATION. UL APPROVAL. AIR CONDITIONER, POWER TOOL APPLICATION. 250 V VOLTAGE RATING. 20 AMPERE AT 250 V CURRENT RATING. 3 CONDUCTOR(S). 12 AWG CONDUCTOR SIZE. SPT-3, VINYL, -20 TO 60 DEG C CORD TYPE. MALE PLUG 90 DEGREE INLET. APPLICABLE STANDARD OSHA. [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P
- Female End Type: NEMA 6-20R
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Cord Length: 108
from Interact Power, Inc.
These are a 120VAC, 230VAC single phase and 120/208VAC three phase, 70" long power distribution strips that is 1 "U" (1 3/4") high and 2.50" deep. The 500 series PDU strips have forty-two (42) NEMA 5-20R or 6-20R receptacles on the panel. This series comes standard with circuit breakers. The 500... [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P
- Polarization: Polarized
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Female End Type: IEC-320-C19
from Tripp Lite by Eaton
Features. C13 to L6-20P Power Cable for Network Devices That Require a Heavy-Gauge ConnectionThis 250V computer power supply cable features 14 AWG wire suitable for high power connections, making it reliable for large server applications that require a higher-rated, heavier-gauge cable. You can use... [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P
- Female End Type: IEC-320
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Cord Length: 72
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]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P
- Cord Length: 83.86
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Wire Shape: Flat
from UNICABLE, Inc.
Voltage: 250V [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P
- Female End Type: IEC-320-C19
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Cord Length: 90
from SFCable.com
NEMA L6-20P to C19 8 foot power cord. NEMA L6-20P to IEC C19 with 12/3 SJT black wire 8 feet. cUL approval. Rated up to 20A 250V. [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P
- Female End Type: IEC-320-C19
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Cord Length: 96
from Interact Power, Inc.
These are a 120VAC, 230VAC single phase and 120/208VAC three phase, 70" long power distribution strips that is 1 "U" (1 3/4") high and 2.50" deep. The 500 series PDU strips have forty-two (42) NEMA 5-20R or 6-20R receptacles on the panel. This series comes standard with circuit breakers. The 500... [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P; NEMA L6-20P
- Polarization: Polarized
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Female End Type: IEC-320-C19
from Tripp Lite by Eaton
Features. C19 to L6-20P Power Cable for Network Devices That Require a Heavy-Gauge ConnectionThis 12 AWG power cable is designed for servers, routers, network switches, blade server enclosures and other devices that require a heavy-gauge connection capable of managing high power levels. The fully... [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P
- Female End Type: IEC-320
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Cord Length: 120
from Quail Electronics
Our 1722 series features the 3-prong, Down Angle, North American NEMA 6-20P Plug with the Right Angle IEC-60320-C13 Connector. 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... [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P; EN 60320-C14
- Cord Length: 120
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Wire Shape: Round
from UNICABLE, Inc.
Voltage: 250V [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P
- Female End Type: Female Hard Wired Stripped
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Cord Length: 96
from Tripp Lite by Eaton
Features. C19 to L6-20P Power Cable for Network Devices That Require a Heavy-Gauge ConnectionThis 12 AWG power cable is designed for servers, routers, network switches, blade server enclosures and other devices that require a heavy-gauge connection capable of managing high power levels. The fully... [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P
- Female End Type: IEC-320
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Cord Length: 144
from Quail Electronics
Our 1726 series features the 3-prong, Down Angle, North American NEMA 6-20P Plug with an ROJ (Removed Outer Jacket). 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]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P; Male Hard Wired Stripped
- Cord Length: 108
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Wire Shape: Round
from Tripp Lite by Eaton
Features. C19 to L6-20P Power Cable for Network Devices That Require a Heavy-Gauge ConnectionThis 12 AWG power cable is designed for servers, routers, network switches, blade server enclosures and other devices that require a heavy-gauge connection capable of managing high power levels. The fully... [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P
- Female End Type: IEC-320
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Cord Length: 168
from Quail Electronics
Our 1705 series features the 3-prong, Grey, North American NEMA 6-20P Plug with an ROJ. 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]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P; Male Hard Wired Stripped
- Cord Length: 72.05
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Wire Shape: Round
from Tripp Lite by Eaton
Features. C19 to L6-20P Power Cable for Network Devices That Require a Heavy-Gauge ConnectionThis 12 AWG power cable is designed for servers, routers, network switches, blade server enclosures and other devices that require a heavy-gauge connection capable of managing high power levels. The fully... [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P
- Female End Type: IEC-320
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Cord Length: 72
from Quail Electronics
These power cords receive special approval from UL which is based on high quality construction and peak performance. The Green Dot marking on the face of the plug indicates the cord has been tested and is ready for use in a hospital environment. Heavy Duty Hospital Grade cords use plugs and... [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P
- Cord Length: 120
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Wire Shape: Round
from Quail Electronics
Our 1712 series features the 3-prong, Red, North American NEMA 6-20P Plug with the Red IEC-60320-C13 Connector. 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]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P; EN 60320-C14
- Cord Length: 72.05
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Wire Shape: Round
from Quail Electronics
Our 1694 series features the 3-prong, North American NEMA 6-20P Plug with the IEC-60320-C13 Auto-Lock Connector. 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]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P; EN 60320-C14
- Cord Length: 96.06
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Wire Shape: Round
from Quail Electronics
Our 1694 series features the 3-prong, North American NEMA 6-20P Plug with the IEC-60320-C13 Connector. 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... [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P; EN 60320-C14
- Cord Length: 18.11
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Wire Shape: Round
from Quail Electronics
Our 0561 series features the 3-prong, North American NEMA 6-20P Plug with a 2-splitter (Y-Cord) that has two (2) IEC-60320-C13 Connectors. 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... [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P; EN 60320-C14
- Cord Length: 59.84
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Wire Shape: Round
from Quail Electronics
Our 5053 series features the 3-prong, North American NEMA 6-20P Plug with the IEC-60320-C19 Auto-Lock Connector. These North American power cords are the recommended cords for networking, laboratory, and communications equipment. On one side they plug in to the NEMA 6-20R wall outlet or receptacle... [See More]
- Male End Type: NEMA 6-20P
- Cord Length: 98.43
- Number of Conductors: 3
- Wire Shape: Round