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Eaton Pin and Sleeve Plug, 20A 480V 3-Pole, Nylon, Red
The Eaton Pin and Sleeve Plug, 20A 480V 3-Pole, Nylon, Red is a heavy-duty three-phase pin and sleeve plug engineered for demanding industrial, food and beverage, and wastewater treatment environments. Built with a durable nylon face and body along with nickel plated brass contacts, this male-gender plug is rated 480V and 20A for use with motors and equipment up to 5 hp. An IP69K environmental resistance rating supports washdown-duty and high-pressure cleaning applications where reliable, watertight connections are required, and the red housing color allows for quick visual identification of voltage or phase configuration on the plant floor.
Key Features
- Three-Pole, Three-Phase Configuration: engineered for three-phase power distribution in industrial equipment and motor circuits.
- Voltage and Amperage Rating: rated 480V and 20A, suitable for connected loads up to 5 hp.
- Nickel Plated Brass Contacts: nickel plated brass contact material delivers dependable conductivity and corrosion resistance over repeated connect/disconnect cycles.
- Durable Nylon Construction: nylon face and body material provides impact-resistant, long-lasting performance in harsh industrial settings.
- IP69K Environmental Resistance: rated IP69K for washdown-duty and high-pressure, high-temperature cleaning environments common to food and beverage plants.
- Pin and Sleeve Plug Design: male pin and sleeve plug configuration provides secure, polarized, watertight connections; red housing for fast identification.
- Wire and Cord Compatibility: accepts #12-10 AWG wire with a grounding conductor and is compatible with cord diameters of 0.333-0.775in (0.85-1.97cm).
- Compact, Rugged Dimensions: measures 4.375 in wide by 4.375 in high by 8.5 in long/deep, with a 10 lbf-inch torque rating for secure terminations.
Certifications & Compliance
- IP69K Rated for Washdown and Harsh-Duty Environments
- Refer to Manufacturer for Additional Certification Details
Technical Specifications
- Warranty: Refer to warranty document.
- Product Color: Red
- Department: Electrical
- Voltage Rating: 480V
- Product Type: Electrical Component
Typical Applications
- Industrial Electrical Installations
- Food and Beverage Processing Equipment
- Wastewater Treatment Facilities
- Three-Phase Motor and Equipment Connections up to 5 hp
- Washdown and Wet-Duty Environments
- Renovation and New Construction Electrical Projects
Why Eaton?
Eaton pin and sleeve devices combine nickel plated brass contacts, durable nylon face and body construction, and an IP69K environmental rating to deliver dependable, watertight performance in demanding industrial, food and beverage, and wastewater treatment settings. This rugged construction supports safe, reliable three-phase power connections for professional electrical applications where uptime and washdown durability matter most.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Design Type:
- Pin and sleeve plug
- Torque Rating:
- 10 lbf-inch
- Contact Material:
- Nickel plated brass
- Warranty:
- Refer to warranty document.
- Certifications:
- Contact Manufacturer
- Environmental resistance:
- IP69K
- Gender:
- Male
- Product Material:
- Nylon
- Face/body material:
- Nylon
- Number Of Poles:
- Three-pole
- Application:
- Industrial, food and beverage, wastewater treatment
- Product Color:
- Red
- Department:
- Electrical
- Phase:
- Three-phase
- Voltage Rating:
- 480V
- Product Type:
- Pin and Sleeve Plug
- Amperage Rating:
- 20A
- Configuration:
- 3-Pole
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices
- Product Subgroup:
- Pin & Sleeve Devices
Eaton AH420P7W – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire size and cord diameter does the Eaton AH420P7W pin and sleeve plug accept?
The Eaton 20A 480V pin and sleeve plug terminates #12-10 AWG conductors plus a grounding conductor, and its cord grip takes jacket diameters from 0.333 to 0.775 inch (0.85 to 1.97 cm). Terminal screws torque to 10 lbf-inch. If your SO cord falls outside that diameter window the grip won't seal, and the washdown rating depends on that seal.
2) Can this Eaton pin and sleeve plug be used in a washdown food plant?
Yes. The nylon face and body carry an IP69K environmental resistance rating, which covers high-pressure, high-temperature washdown cleaning, and the application data names food and beverage processing and wastewater treatment alongside general industrial use. Contacts are nickel plated brass for corrosion resistance through repeated connect and disconnect cycles.
3) Is AH420P7W the plug or the receptacle?
It is the male plug, the cord-mounted half. You still need the matching female connector or receptacle to complete the connection; this part is ordered on its own.
4) I need a pin and sleeve plug for a 600V circuit instead of 480V - what should I use?
The Eaton AH420P7W is rated 480V, so it is not the device for a 600V circuit. The Leviton 460P9WLEV is a watertight IEC pin and sleeve plug listed at 600V in a 4-wire 3-pole configuration, which is the arrangement to look at for higher-voltage three-phase work. Confirm the mating receptacle's pole and wire count before ordering either one.
5) What is the difference between the Eaton AH420P7W pin and sleeve plug and the Leviton 460P9WLEV?
They are different pole and voltage configurations. The Eaton AH420P7W is a 3-pole, three-phase male pin and sleeve plug rated 20A at 480V with a nylon face and body and nickel plated brass contacts. The Leviton 460P9WLEV is an industrial grade watertight IEC pin and sleeve plug in a 4-wire 3-pole configuration. If the receptacle already in place is a 4-wire device, the Eaton 3-pole plug will not mate with it, and the reverse is also true.
6) What size motor can I run off a 20A 480V pin and sleeve plug?
Rated for connected loads up to 5 hp at 480V three-phase, 20 amps. Anything larger needs a higher amperage device, and the 30 ampere version of the same Eaton plug (AH430P7W) is the next step up in the family.
7) What are the two amperage choices on this Eaton pin and sleeve plug?
Two ratings are offered: 20 amperes as AH420P7W and 30 amperes as AH430P7W. Pick the one that matches the branch circuit overcurrent protection and the receptacle already on the wall, since 20A and 30A pin and sleeve devices will not intermate.
8) For a washdown food plant, is the Eaton AH420P7W or the Leviton 460P9WLEV the right plug?
The Eaton AH420P7W carries an IP69K environmental resistance rating, which covers high-pressure, high-temperature cleaning, and its application list names food and beverage processing and wastewater treatment. The Leviton 460P9WLEV is an industrial grade watertight plug. Where the sanitation procedure involves pressure washing directly at the connector, the IP69K-rated Eaton is the one specified for that duty; match the pole count to the receptacle either way.
9) My load is a 30A three-phase motor - does the 20A Eaton plug work, or do I need a different part?
Use the 30 ampere version, MPN AH430P7W, rather than the 20 ampere AH420P7W. Both are the same 3-pole, three-phase 480V nylon-bodied male pin and sleeve design with nickel plated brass contacts; only the amperage differs, and pin and sleeve devices are keyed by rating so a 20A plug will not mate with a 30A receptacle.
10) Why is this pin and sleeve plug red, and does the color matter?
Red is the voltage identification color on pin and sleeve devices, and on this Eaton plug it flags the 480V three-phase rating so crews on the plant floor don't mate it to a different voltage. It is a visual convention, not an electrical difference.
11) How big is this plug for routing in a tight equipment bay?
The body measures 4.375 x 4.375 x 8.5 inches, so allow for the 8.5 inch depth plus a cord bend radius behind the receptacle before committing to a location.
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