Kord King

Heavy Duty Power Cords

Advantages of Kord King Heavy Duty Power Cords

Kord King heavy duty power cords are designed for high usage, rough environment, industrial and commercial applications. The head is molded with large flats and deeply contoured ridges that provide a non-slip grip. A heavy molded strain relief shroud is used where the cord enters the plug, which is ideal for tough work areas such as construction sites, machine shops and warehouses.

What is a Heavy Duty Power Cord?

Heavy duty power cords are capable of supporting high voltage usage and come in a variety of end configurations. They are distinguished by their grounding pin that directs stray currents to the ground. The length of heavy duty power cords determines the gauge of wire used to manufacture them, with longer cords having a heavier gauge wire. All Kord King heavy duty power cords are U. L. listed and C. S. A. approved.

Requirements

A heavy duty power cord is defined by the number of amps required by heavy duty equipment or appliances, which are between 10 and 15 amps. The gauge of the wire used to manufacture the heavy duty power cords, ranges between 10 AWG and 18 AWG. Devices requiring higher amps, require wires with heavier gauges. To be considered as a heavy duty power cord, it must contain a third prong; this prong provides additional shock protection to both appliances and people.