NEMA 5-20P Straight and Angled Plugs
Volex offers three different NEMA 5-20P plugs in two styles – one straight and two angled. They have maximum ratings of 20A and 125V. All are designed and manufactured with safety approvals from UL/c-UL and CSA, to meet industry standards, including:
- UL498
- UL817
- CSA Std C22.2
NEMA 5-20P Plugs Technical Information
Volex PS520 is a straight NEMA 5-20P plug that is typically used with Class I appliances. Safety approvals cover the three different cable types available: SJT, SJT (Shielded), and SJTW with various conductor sizes, including:
- 3C x AWG 12
- 3C x AWG 14
- 3C x AWG 16
- 3C x AWG 18
Volex PS520A is an angled NEMA 5-20P plug available with type SJT 3C x AWG 12 cable. This can be matched with various connectors such as VAC19A, VAC19LA, VSC19 or free end / terminals. It is also used with Class I appliances.
Volex US520A3 is also an angled NEMA 5-20P plug but with anti-tracking feature. This type of plug is designed for plug and forget Class I appliances and equipment matched with cable SJT 3C x AWG 12. Available connectors include: VAC19A, VAC19LA, VSC19 or free end / terminals.
All three of these Volex NEMA 5-20P plugs are for use in North America. See photos, drawings, and chart below for technical details.
| NEMA 5-20P Straight and Angled Plugs | |||
| Standard | UL498,UL817, CSA Std. C22.2 | ||
| Max. Rating | 20A, 125V | ||
| Safety Approval | UL/c-UL, CSA | ||
| Catalogue No. | Cable Type | Size | Matching Connector |
| PS520 | SJT | 3 x AWG 12 | VAC19A, VAC19LA, VSC19 |
| SJT | 3 x AWG 14 | V1625LA, V1625BA, V1625BS, VAC15A, | |
| VAC19A, VAC19LA, VSC19 | |||
| SJT | 3 x AWG 16 | VNBC13S, V1625A, V1625LA, V1625BA, VAC15A, | |
| VAC19A, VAC19LA, VSC19 | |||
| SJT | 3 x AWG 18 | VNBC13S, V1625A, V1625LA ,VSC19 | |
| SJT (Shielded) | 3 x AWG 12 | VAC19A | |
| SJT (Shielded) | 3 x AWG 14 | V1625BA, V1625BS | |
| SJT (Shielded) | 3 x AWG 16 | VNBC13S, V1625A, V1625LA | |
| SJT (Shielded) | 3 x AWG 18 | VNBC13S, V1625A, V1625LA | |
| SJTW | 3 x AWG 12 | VSC19 | |
| SJTW | 3 x AWG 14 | V1625BA, V1625BS, VAC15BS, VAC15A, VSC19 | |
| SJTW | 3 x AWG 16 | VNBC13S, V1625BA, VAC15BS, VAC15A, VSC19 | |
| SJTW | 3 x AWG 18 | VNBC13S, V1625A, V1625LA, VAC15BS, VSC19 | |
| PS520A | SJT | 3 x AWG 12 | VAC19A, VAC19LA, VSC19 |
| US520A3 | SJT | 3 x AWG 12 | VAC19A, VAC19LA, VSC19 |
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