Appleton ECC Series Explosionproof Portable Cord Connector, 20A

Appleton ECC Series Explosionproof Portable Cord Connector, 20A

The Appleton ECC Series Factory Sealed Portable Cord Connector is an explosionproof and dust-ignitionproof fitting built for connecting a portable cord to a fixed enclosure. Constructed of copperfree aluminum with an epoxy powder coat finish, this 20 Amp, 480 Vac connector is designed for equipment that requires limited or short-range mobility in demanding industrial environments. It is rated for use across multiple hazardous location classifications and is available with nipple sizes of 1/2" or 3/4" to match the enclosure connection.

Key Features

• Nipple Size: Available in 1/2" or 3/4" to fit the fixed enclosure connection.
• Durable Construction: Copperfree (4/10 of 1% max.) aluminum with an epoxy powder coat finish resists corrosion in industrial settings.
• Factory Sealed Design: Explosionproof and dust-ignitionproof housing suited for hazardous area installations.
• Amperage Rating: Rated 20 Amps at 480 Vac for reliable portable equipment connections.
• Furnished Wire Leads: 12" leads of #12 stranded wire are furnished for connection to wiring or equipment within the explosionproof housing.
• Cord Compatibility: For use with No. 18 thru 12 AWG 3-Conductor Type S or SO cord.
• Plug Cable Diameter Range: Accommodates .250–.375, .375–.500, or .500–.625 cable diameters.

Certifications & Compliance

• Class I, Division 1 and 2, Groups B, C, D
• Class II, Division 1 and 2, Group G
• Class III
• NEMA 7BCD, 9G
• Watertight

Technical Specifications

• Amperage: 20
• Voltage: 480 Vac
• Nipple Size: 1/2 or 3/4
• Plug Cable Diameter: .250 – .375, .375 – .500 or .500 – .625
• Type of Cable: 18 thru 12 AWG 3-Conductor Type S or SO Cable
• Materials and Finishes: Copperfree (4/10 of 1% max.) aluminum with epoxy powder coat

Typical Applications

• Hazardous Location Electrical Installations
• Portable Cord to Fixed Enclosure Connections
• Industrial Equipment Requiring Limited or Short-Range Mobility
• Explosionproof and Dust-Ignitionproof Environments
• Class I, II, and III Hazardous Area Wiring

Why Appleton?

Appleton engineers the ECC Series with copperfree aluminum construction and a factory sealed, epoxy powder coated housing to deliver explosionproof and dust-ignitionproof performance where it matters most. With ratings covering Class I, II, and III hazardous locations plus a watertight design, this connector gives electrical professionals a dependable, code-compliant solution for portable cord connections on industrial and hazardous area equipment.