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Pass & Seymour PS5965Y MaxGrip M3 Nylon Cord Plug, Yellow
The Pass & Seymour PS5965Y is a MaxGrip M3 cord plug featuring a self-hinge design and tough, high-visibility yellow nylon construction for fast, secure field wiring. Built with crush- and impact-resistant nylon that exceeds hospital grade and Federal Spec requirements, this plug is cULus Listed and engineered for dependable performance on commercial and industrial cord sets.
Key Features
- Self-Hinge Design: The housing swings wide open to make quick, easy work of light, clean connections — insert conductors into the terminals and tighten the terminal screws, then close the hinge housing around the cord and tighten the housing screws.
- Durable Nylon Construction: Tough nylon body delivers crush and impact resistance that exceeds hospital grade and Federal Spec requirements, with arc resistance that exceeds UL requirements.
- Enclosed Terminals: Solid, internally-clamped connections help protect wiring and improve connection reliability.
- Molded Finger Grips: Contoured grips promote safe, sure handling when connecting or disconnecting the plug.
- High-Visibility Yellow Finish: Bright yellow housing improves visibility and identification in busy job-site and industrial settings.
Certifications & Compliance
- cULus Listed
Technical Specifications
- Country Of Origin: Mexico
- Product Height: 1.83 in
- Product Line: Pass & Seymour
- Product Width: 1.34 in
- Product Depth: 1.21 in
Typical Applications
- Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installations
- Portable Cord and Plug Connections
- Job-Site and Temporary Power Setups
- Renovation and New Construction Wiring
- Equipment and Appliance Cord Sets
Why Pass & Seymour?
Pass & Seymour builds the MaxGrip M3 Plug with tough nylon construction that exceeds hospital grade and Federal Spec crush and impact standards, backed by cULus Listing for code-compliant performance. The self-hinge housing, enclosed terminals, and molded finger grips combine to give electrical professionals a fast, reliable, and durable cord connection solution for demanding commercial and industrial environments.
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Straight Blade Plug
- Product Material:
- Nylon
- Product Color:
- Yellow
- Series:
- MaxGrip M3
- Listing:
- cULus
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices
- Product Subgroup:
- Plugs & Connectors
- Product Depth:
- 1.21 in
- Product Width:
- 1.34 in
- Product Height:
- 1.83 in
Pass & Seymour PS5965-Y – Frequently Asked Questions
1) How does the Pass & Seymour MaxGrip M3 plug wire up compared to a standard clamp-body plug?
The PS5965Y uses a self-hinge housing. The body swings wide open, you drop the conductors into the terminals and tighten the terminal screws, then close the hinge around the cord and tighten the housing screws. No separate clamp plate to juggle and no fishing conductors through a closed shell, which is why it goes together fast on a cord set in the field.
2) What is the closest alternative to the Pass & Seymour PS5965Y MaxGrip M3 plug if I need a hospital grade cord plug?
The PS5965Y is a nylon MaxGrip M3 cord plug whose crush and impact resistance exceeds hospital grade and Federal Spec requirements, but if the job calls for a plug carried as hospital grade, the Bryant 8266T is a hospital grade plug in a NEMA 5-15P configuration and the Bryant 8395T is an angle hospital grade plug in NEMA 5-20P. Choose by the receptacle configuration the cord set has to mate with, since the 5-15P and 5-20P blade patterns are not interchangeable.
3) Can I use the Pass & Seymour MaxGrip M3 PS5965Y on a 3-pole 4-wire or 50-amp range cord?
No. The PS5965Y is a MaxGrip M3 nylon cord plug and is not a multi-pole or 50-amp device. For a 3-pole 4-wire straight blade cord end, the Leviton 275-E is a commercial grade 4-wire 3-pole straight blade angle plug, and for a 50-amp range-type connection the Bryant 7516NC is a rubber plug in the NM10-50P series. Match the pole and wire count to the cord and the receptacle already in place.
4) Is the MaxGrip M3 nylon plug tough enough for job-site abuse and rolling equipment?
The body is nylon with crush and impact resistance that exceeds hospital grade and Federal Spec requirements, and arc resistance that exceeds UL requirements. That is the reason it gets specified for portable cord sets, temporary power, and equipment cords where the plug gets dropped, stepped on, or run over.
5) What are my alternatives if I need a watertight or angled cord plug instead of the MaxGrip M3?
The MaxGrip M3 is a straight nylon cord cap with a hinged body. For a wet or washdown location, the Bryant 8666TSP is a watertight hospital grade plug in a NEMA 6-15P configuration. If cord strain or tight clearance behind equipment is the issue, an angle plug such as the Bryant 8395T or the Leviton 275-E commercial grade 4-wire 3-pole angle plug turns the cord away from the face of the receptacle.
6) Will the Pass & Seymour PS5965Y work on a wet or outdoor cord set, or do I need something else?
The PS5965Y is a nylon MaxGrip M3 plug with a self-hinge housing and enclosed terminals, and it is cULus Listed, but it is not carried as a watertight device. Where the connection is exposed to water, the Bryant 8666TSP is a watertight hospital grade plug in a NEMA 6-15P configuration. Note that 6-15P is a 250V blade pattern, so confirm it matches the equipment before substituting.
7) For a healthcare facility standardizing on tamper-resistant plugs, how does the Pass & Seymour PS5965Y compare?
The PS5965Y is a high-visibility yellow nylon MaxGrip M3 plug built for commercial and industrial cord sets, with crush and impact resistance that exceeds hospital grade and Federal Spec requirements, but it is not a tamper-resistant device. Facilities that require tamper resistance can specify the Leviton 8215-CAT, a tamper-resistant hospital grade NEMA 5-15P plug supplied in packs of 100, or the Leviton 8315-CT in NEMA 5-20P, also packed 100. The 100-piece packaging suits fleet standardization across a facility.
8) Why would I pick the yellow version of the MaxGrip M3 plug instead of black?
The high-visibility yellow housing is about identification. On a crowded job site or an industrial floor it makes a specific cord easy to spot, and crews often use color to tag circuits, voltages, or ownership of a cord set. Electrically it is the same MaxGrip M3 plug; the color is the differentiator.
9) Is there a rubber-bodied equivalent if I do not want a nylon plug?
Yes. Nylon gives you the crush and arc resistance the MaxGrip M3 is built around, but rubber flexes and absorbs shock differently and is often preferred on heavy cord sets. The Bryant 7516NC is a rubber electrical plug in the NM10-50P series if that is the construction you want.
10) Are the terminals on the MaxGrip M3 plug exposed once it is wired?
No. The terminals are enclosed with solid, internally clamped connections, so the conductors are protected inside the housing once the hinge is closed. Molded finger grips on the outside give you something to pull on so crews are not tugging the cord to break the connection.
11) What is the exact part number and country of origin for the yellow MaxGrip M3 plug?
Order it as Pass & Seymour MPN PS5965-Y, model PS5965Y, in the MaxGrip M3 series. It is made in Mexico.
12) What is the difference between the nylon Pass & Seymour MaxGrip M3 plug and a rubber-bodied plug like the Bryant 7516NC?
The PS5965Y uses a tough nylon body with a self-hinge housing that swings open for wiring, molded finger grips, and arc resistance that exceeds UL requirements, in a high-visibility yellow finish. The Bryant 7516NC is a rubber-bodied plug in the NM10-50P series. Nylon gives a rigid shell with the hinged wiring access and the bright color for identification on a busy site; rubber bodies are typically chosen where a more flexible, resilient housing is wanted on a trailing cord.
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