Leviton 3-Wire 2-Pole Non-NEMA Industrial Grade California Style Locking Connector
The Leviton California Style Locking Connector is a 3-wire, 2-pole, non-NEMA configuration built to Leviton's industrial grade standard for demanding power connection applications. Designed as a locking-style connector, it provides a secure mating connection for equipment and cordsets where a standard NEMA configuration is not used. This industrial grade construction is intended for professional electrical environments that require dependable, heavy-duty connector performance. As a California style device, it follows a connector configuration commonly specified for entertainment, production, and industrial power distribution setups.
Key Features
- 3-Wire, 2-Pole Configuration: Designed for 3-wire, 2-pole circuits, matching the specific wiring configuration required for California style connections.
- Non-NEMA Design: Built to a non-NEMA California style configuration rather than a standard NEMA pattern, for applications specifying this connector type.
- Industrial Grade Construction: Leviton industrial grade build quality supports dependable performance in demanding professional and industrial settings.
- Locking Connector Style: Locking connector design helps maintain a secure connection between mating devices during use.
- California Style Connector: California style configuration commonly used in industrial and production power distribution applications.
Technical Specifications
- Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.
Typical Applications
- Industrial Power Distribution
- Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installations
- Equipment and Cordset Power Connections
- Professional and Production Power Setups
- Renovation and New Construction Electrical Work
Why Leviton?
Leviton builds its locking connectors to an industrial grade standard, supporting the secure, dependable connections that professional electrical work requires. Choosing a Leviton California style locking connector means specifying a configuration purpose-built for non-NEMA, 3-wire 2-pole power connection needs in demanding environments.
Manufacturer Resources
Technical Information
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Locking Connector
- Connection Type:
- Locking
- Amperage Rating:
- 50A
- Voltage Rating:
- 250V
- Poles:
- 2
- Nema Rating:
- Industrial
- Grade:
- Industrial
- Product Color:
- Black
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices
- Product Subgroup:
- Plugs & Connectors
Leviton CS8264C – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What amperage and voltage is the Leviton CS8264C locking connector rated for?
The CS8264C California style locking connector is rated 50A at 250V, 2-pole 3-wire. That makes it a single-phase 250V device at 50 amps, so it should be matched to a cord and circuit sized for that load, not used on a 30A or 20A cordset just because the body mates up.
2) What does the CS8264C mate with on the other end of the cord?
It mates with the matching CS8264 series California style pattern, 50A 250V 2-pole 3-wire. CS devices are keyed to their own configuration, so amperage, voltage and pole/wire count all have to line up. A 50A CS connector will not seat on a 50A NEMA device, and it will not seat on a CS device of a different amp or voltage class.
3) I need a locking connector for a 125/250V four-wire generator cord. Will this work?
No. The CS8264C is 2-pole 3-wire at 250V, which is a straight 250V single-voltage device with no neutral. A 125/250V generator cord needs a four-wire device. For that, the Eaton Arrow Hart Ultra-Grip NEMA L14-20 connector is a 20A 125/250V option.
4) What is the difference between the Leviton CS8264C California style connector and a NEMA L6-30 locking connector like the Eaton L530C?
They are different connector configurations and will not mate with each other. The Leviton CS8264C is a non-NEMA California style locking connector rated 50A 250V, 2-pole 3-wire, industrial grade. The Eaton Arrow Hart Ultra Grip L530C is an L6-30 series locking connector, also two-pole three-wire, in nylon. The California style CS series body and blade pattern is its own standard, so a cordset terminated in CS8264C needs a matching CS-configuration inlet or plug, not an L6-30 device.
5) Is this connector heavy enough for entertainment and production power distribution?
It is built to Leviton's industrial grade, which is the tier above commercial for wiring devices, and California style 50A 250V is a configuration commonly specified for entertainment, production and industrial distribution feeds. For a lighter commercial-grade 20A device, the Eaton Arrow Hart Ultra-Grip L14-20 is commercial grade rather than industrial.
6) Is the CS8264C a connector (female) or a plug (male)?
It is the connector, the female cord-end device. It goes on the end of a cordset to accept a mating California style inlet or plug. If you need the male end of the cord, or a panel-mount inlet, those are separate CS-series part numbers.
7) Which locking connectors are built to a comparable industrial grade as the Leviton CS8264C?
The Leviton CS8264C is an industrial grade black locking connector. Among comparable devices, the Eaton 7506 is built to an extra heavy-duty industrial specification grade in black, though it is an L1-15 configuration rather than a 50A California style device. The Eaton Arrow Hart L1420-C by contrast is a commercial grade device. If grade is the spec on your drawing, the Leviton and the Eaton 7506 are the industrial-grade options, but confirm the configuration matches the mating device before ordering.
8) We spec Bryant locking connectors on our jobs - how do the Bryant 71020NC and 70520NCC compare to the Leviton CS8264C?
Both Bryant devices are NEMA-configuration locking connectors: the 71020NC is a non-metallic 7 Series device and the 70520NCC is a 705 Series device. The Leviton CS8264C is a non-NEMA California style connector, 50A 250V, 2-pole 3-wire, industrial grade. Because the CS pattern is not a NEMA pattern, neither Bryant connector will mate with a CS8264C-terminated cord. Match the configuration to the inlet on the equipment first, then pick the brand.
9) What locking connector should I use for a light-duty 125V cord instead of the 50A Leviton CS8264C?
The Leviton CS8264C is a 50A 250V California style industrial device, which is far more connector than a small 125V cord needs. For a light-duty twist-lock, the Eaton 7506 is an L1-15 locking connector in black, built to an extra heavy-duty industrial specification grade. It is a two-wire 125V class configuration rather than the CS8264C's 2-pole 3-wire California style pattern, so it suits cordsets and equipment wired for L1-15 only.
10) What color is the Leviton CS8264C, and does color indicate the configuration?
Black. On California style devices the configuration is set by the pin pattern and keying, not the housing color, so always confirm the CS number rather than matching by appearance to another black connector on the truck.
11) Where can I get the full Leviton spec sheet for the CS8264C?
Leviton publishes technical information for this connector as a downloadable PDF, linked from the product's technical information document. That sheet is where you go for cord grip range, terminal torque and dimensional data before you build up a cordset.
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