The majority of electrical receptacles run on alternating current, or AC power, and they consist of live or phase components, neutral components, and earth or ground components, each allowing the flow of electrical energy through the receptacle. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Quail Electronics, Inc.
Livermore, CA | 800-669-8090Our customers find we have the highest standards when it comes to quality, and delivery. Quail Electronics is a worldwide power cord supplier, offering power cords and various other products.
Interpower Corporation
Oskaloosa, IA | 641-673-5000All of our power cords are tested and stand up to rigorous demands of everyday application. We serve a global market including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and of course the United States.
Kord King
Lancaster, PA | 800-818-4916Our plug adapters are guaranteed to bring you a lifetime of value. Our staff is committed to bringing you only the most reliable products that are available. We will find solutions for your cord needs regardless of how difficult the job may be.
Consolidated Electronic Wire & Cable
Franklin Park, IL | 800-621-4278Consolidated Electronic Wire & Cable is a full line source for standard & custom wire, cable, cord set & interconnection products. We are currently underway to receive an ISO 9000 certification. Our company supplies products such as AC power cords. We can give you an application at an affordable price with no performance payoffs. We are a customer driven company & strives for outstanding service.
Cord-Sets, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN | 800-752-0580Cord-Sets takes pride in its solid reputation as a top quality power cord supplier. We will assist you in finding the right end configurations and voltage that fits your application for a cord set, electric cord, or hospital grade power cord, electrical plug, NEMA power cord, extension cord. Four decades of experience ensures an excellent product delivered efficiently and priced right.
Electrical Receptacles List
Electrical Receptacles - United Universal Industries, Inc.Made with insulating materials such as nickel, silver, plastic and galvanized steel, sockets are formed with two slots and an optional extra slot known as a grounding hole which is used in some electrical plugs for polarization.
Electrical Receptacles - Quail Electronics, Inc.Designed to receive a conventional electrical cord and plug, common electrical receptacles run on the United States standard 120-volt system. However, heavy-duty 240-volt receptacles can be designed for equipment that requires a higher voltage such as electric ranges or industrial machinery.
As with any component that is used in the transferring of electrical energy, there are important safety precautions to be considered. Electrical receptacles can cause shock and electrical hazards due to deterioration, damage, or misuse resulting in personal injury, death, and/or property damage from electrical fires.
Frequent usage is a common cause of deterioration in receptacles, especially in high-traffic areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. Therefore, high-quality materials and the consistent maintenance and upkeep of receptacles is important, especially in industrial and manufacturing settings.
The National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA) sets stringent quality standards for power cords, sockets, and components in the US, and other countries around the world which use different voltages and electrical plug and receptacle structures set their own testing standards for general safety purposes.
There are, however, technologies in place to reduce the potential hazards of electrical receptacles. Polarization, for example, helps control the connection between the electrical plug and the socket. Other measures include tamper resistance components and corrosion resistant materials, especially in receptacles designed to be exposed to harsher environments.
