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Cooper Wiring Devices Color Coded Locking Connector, #14-8 AWG, 20A, 480V

Cooper Wiring Devices Color Coded Locking Connector, #14-8 AWG, 20A, 480V

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Cooper Wiring Devices Color Coded Locking Connector, #14-8 AWG, 20A, 480V

The Cooper Wiring Devices Color Coded Locking Connector is an industrial-grade locking connector engineered for demanding electrical connections, accepting #14-8 AWG conductors and rated for 20A at 480V. Designed as part of a color-coded locking device family, it delivers a secure, twist-lock connection for industrial power distribution applications. This connector is cULus Listed and RoHS Compliant, making it a dependable choice for professional electrical installations.

Key Features

  • Wire Range: Accepts #14-8 AWG conductors for flexible field wiring.
  • Current Rating: Rated 20A for reliable performance under industrial load conditions.
  • Voltage Rating: Rated 480V for use in higher-voltage industrial power circuits.
  • Locking Connection: Twist-lock design helps prevent accidental disconnection in industrial-grade applications.
  • Color Coded: Part of a color-coded connector series for quick visual identification of circuit configuration.
  • Compact Dimensions: Measures 2.3 IN wide, 3.94 IN high, and 2.13 IN deep for straightforward installation in enclosures and panels.

Certifications & Compliance

  • cULus Listed
  • RoHS Compliant

Technical Specifications

  • Product Width: 2.3 IN
  • Product Height: 3.94 IN
  • Product Length/Depth: 2.13 IN
  • Certifications: cULus Listed
  • Compliances: RoHS Compliant
  • Warranty: Refer to warranty document.

Typical Applications

  • Industrial Power Distribution
  • Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installations
  • Temporary and Portable Power Connections
  • Panel and Equipment Wiring
  • Maintenance, Repair, and Retrofit Projects

Why Cooper Wiring Devices?

Cooper Wiring Devices connectors are built to deliver dependable, code-compliant performance for professional electrical work. With cULus Listing and RoHS Compliance backing this color coded locking connector, electricians and facility teams can specify it with confidence for demanding industrial 20A, 480V applications.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Product Width:
2.3 IN
Warranty:
Refer to warranty document.
Product Height:
3.94 IN
Certifications:
cULus Listed
Product Length/Depth:
2.13 IN
Compliances:
RoHS Compliant
Product Type:
Locking Connector
Connection Type:
Locking
Listing:
cULus
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Wiring Devices
Product Subgroup:
Plugs & Connectors
Product Length:
2.13 in
Product Weight:
0.49 lb
Operating Temperature:
-40 to 60 °C (-40 to 140 °F)
Wiring Method:
Back
Design Type:
Ultra grip
Number Of Poles:
Three-pole
Product Material:
Nylon
Amperage Rating:
20A
Face/body material:
Nylon
Product Color:
Black

Cooper Wiring Devices AHCL1620C – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What wire size can I terminate in the Cooper AHCL1620C locking connector?
The AHCL1620C accepts #14 through #8 AWG conductors, so it covers everything from 14 AWG branch-circuit wire up to 8 AWG feeder cord without needing a different body. That range is wide enough for most portable and panel-fed industrial drops, including flexible SO cord sized up for voltage drop on long runs.
2) Is a 20A 480V locking connector right for my 480V three-phase equipment drop?
The Cooper AHCL1620C is rated 20A at 480V, which puts it in the 480V industrial class rather than the common 120V or 125/250V range. If your load draws more than 20 amps, or the circuit is 120/208V, this is the wrong device. Match the NEMA configuration on your existing plug or receptacle before ordering, since a 480V locking pattern will not mate with a 125/250V one.
3) If the circuit is 30A instead of 20A, what locking connector should be used in place of the Cooper AHCL1620C?
The Cooper Wiring Devices AHCL1620C is a 20A device and should not be applied to a 30A circuit. For 30A two-pole three-wire service, the Eaton Arrow Hart Ultra Grip L6-30 nylon locking connector is built for that configuration. For 30A at 125V, the Leviton 2313 is a 3-wire 2-pole NEMA L5-30R industrial grade connector. Match the amperage and configuration to the branch circuit and the mating device.
4) What is the closest alternative to the Cooper AHCL1620C locking connector for a 20A circuit that needs 125/250V rather than 480V?
The Cooper Wiring Devices AHCL1620C is rated 20A at 480V and accepts #14-8 AWG conductors. For a 20A opening at 125/250V, the Eaton Arrow Hart Ultra-Grip L1420-C is a NEMA L14-20 locking connector rated 20A 125/250V and is a commercial grade device. Confirm the receptacle configuration on the equipment end matches before ordering, since the blade pattern differs with voltage class.
5) Is the Eaton 7506 locking connector a substitute for the Cooper AHCL1620C?
No. The Eaton 7506 is an L1-15 locking connector in extra heavy-duty industrial specification grade, a two-wire 15A configuration. The Cooper Wiring Devices AHCL1620C is rated 20A at 480V for #14-8 AWG. The two are not interchangeable because the amperage and blade configuration differ; the 7506 belongs on L1-15 openings only.
6) Will this connector fit inside a tight enclosure or junction box?
Body size is 2.3 x 3.94 x 2.13 inches (width, height, length/depth as published). That is a compact industrial locking body, but check your available depth behind the cover plate and the cord bend radius, because a 20A 480V body with 8 AWG cord landed in it needs clearance to twist and lock.
7) Is the Cooper AHCL1620C an industrial grade device or a commercial one?
It is built as an industrial-grade locking connector for industrial power distribution. By comparison, the Eaton Arrow Hart Ultra-Grip L14-20 connector is listed as commercial grade, and the Eaton L1-15 is extra heavy-duty industrial specification grade. If your spec calls out industrial grade, the AHCL1620C meets that description.
8) Why use a twist-lock connector instead of a straight-blade one on portable equipment?
A locking connection resists accidental pull-out, which is the failure mode on temporary power, portable tools, and equipment that vibrates or gets dragged. The AHCL1620C uses a locking connection type, so the cord stays mated until someone twists it off. On a 480V circuit that matters more than convenience, since an arcing disconnect under load is the hazard you are designing against.
9) Is there an industrial grade 20A locking connector alternative to the Cooper AHCL1620C with more than three wires?
The Leviton 2323 is a 20A industrial grade locking connector in a 5-wire 4-pole configuration, which suits three-phase runs with a neutral and ground. The Cooper Wiring Devices AHCL1620C is also a 20A industrial grade locking device accepting #14-8 AWG at 480V. Choose by pole and wire count required by the load, not by amperage alone.
10) For a 125/250V 4-wire 3-pole locking connection, what should be ordered instead of the Cooper AHCL1620C?
The Leviton 2413 is an industrial locking connector in a 4-wire 3-pole 125/250V configuration, which fits that opening directly. The Cooper Wiring Devices AHCL1620C is a 480V device, so it does not serve a 125/250V 4-wire 3-pole receptacle. Confirm pole and wire count against the equipment cord cap before ordering.
11) Which locking connectors are an alternative to the Cooper AHCL1620C when standardizing a facility on one series?
The Cooper Wiring Devices AHCL1620C is part of a color-coded locking device family, cULus Listed and RoHS Compliant. If a single-series standard is the goal across multiple configurations, the Bryant 705 Series locking connectors cover a range of NEMA twist-lock configurations, and the Bryant 7 Series includes non-metallic bodies such as the 71020NC. Leviton industrial grade connectors including the 2423 are another family option for standardizing.
12) What does the color coding on these Cooper locking connectors tell me?
The color is part of a color-coded locking device family, so crews can tell at a glance which voltage and configuration a drop belongs to instead of reading the face stamp. On a facility standardizing multiple circuit types, that visual sort cuts mis-mating on temporary power setups. The AHCL1620C sits in the 480V, 20A slot of that family.
13) Can I use this connector for temporary power on a job site?
Temporary and portable power connections are among its intended uses, along with industrial power distribution and panel and equipment wiring. The locking body is what makes it suitable there, since temporary feeds get moved and pulled. Just keep the 20A, 480V limits in mind for whatever you are feeding.
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Does the Cooper Wiring Devices AHCL1620C come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Cooper Wiring Devices AHCL1620C is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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