Hubbell Incorporated
Hubbell Incorporated CS8165C Locking Plug 50 A 480 V AC
A 50 A, 480 V AC locking plug with three-pole, four-wire non-NEMA design and impact-resistant nylon housing for industrial power connections
- Type3" Harsh Environment, Hook-and-Loop Closure
- ColorBlack/White
- Secure 50 A 480 V AC power delivery with locking plug design
- Withstands harsh conditions using impact and chemical resistant nylon housing
- Prevents mismating through stainless steel shrouded contacts during connection
- Handles extreme temperatures from -40 °C to +75 °C continuous operation
- Accepts cord diameters 0.750 in to 1.125 in with two-piece strain relief
Industrial Locking Plug 50 A 480 V AC
The Hubbell CS8165C is a non-NEMA twist-lock plug built for industrial equipment that demands a secure 50-amp, 480-volt AC connection. Its four-blade, three-pole, four-wire configuration and shrouded stainless-steel contacts prevent mismating during hook-up. The nylon housing resists impact and chemicals while meeting a UL 94 HB flammability rating.
Cord Range and Temperature Limits
This plug accepts cord diameters from .750 in to 1.125 in and wire gauges from #10 AWG to #6 AWG, secured by a two-piece external clamp with offset gripping jaws. It operates continuously from -40°C minimum to +75°C maximum, with the thermoplastic polyester interior adding heat resistance. CSA C22 certification confirms compliance for these stated parameters.
Non-NEMA Four-Blade Configuration
The locking interface uses a proprietary four-blade pattern rather than a standard NEMA arrangement, so it mates only with matching Hubbell receptacles. Buyers whose equipment specifies a NEMA pinout or a different blade count cannot use this plug without changing the inlet. Verify the receptacle part number before ordering.
Highlights
- Secure 50 A 480 V AC power delivery with locking plug design
- Withstands harsh conditions using impact and chemical resistant nylon housing
- Prevents mismating through stainless steel shrouded contacts during connection
- Handles extreme temperatures from -40 °C to +75 °C continuous operation
- Accepts cord diameters 0.750 in to 1.125 in with two-piece strain relief
Specifications
| Brand | Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems |
|---|---|
| Model | CS8165C |
| Type | 3" Harsh Environment, Hook-and-Loop Closure |
| Color | Black/White |
Questions about this item
Should I choose the 50 A 480 V AC locking plug or a different amperage version for my equipment?
Select this CS8165C plug only when your circuit is rated for 50 amps at 480 V AC; the device is built for that single rating and cannot be used on lower or higher amperage circuits.
What does the 50 A 480 V AC rating mean when the plug is installed in a real industrial panel?
It means the plug can continuously carry 50 amps at 480 volts AC within an operating range of -40 °C to +75 °C, with a nylon housing that resists impact and chemicals and a two-piece cord clamp that secures cables from .750 in to 1.125 in diameter.
The plug is described as non-NEMA with four blades — what interface standard does it follow and what does that limit in practice?
It follows a non-NEMA, three-pole four-wire grounding configuration with a stainless-steel shroud that prevents mismating; the design only mates with matching non-NEMA receptacles, so it cannot be used with standard NEMA twist-lock outlets.
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