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Gray straight-blade receptacle with impact-resistant face and triple-wipe contacts

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell Incorporated HBL8300HG Straight Blade Receptacle 5-20R 20 A

SKU CH-VD86-0WXBD

A hospital-grade 20 A straight-blade receptacle with nickel-plated bypass contacts, triple-wipe contact surfaces and an impact-resistant face for high-abuse healthcare environments

  • Color MappingGray
  • TypeWiring Devices
  • Hospital-grade reliability backed by UL-listed construction
  • Cooler operation from nickel-plated bypass contacts lowering temperature
  • Redundant safety via four-point grounding system
  • Breakage resistance through impact-resistant deep face design
  • Compact installation enabled by slender form factor

Hospital-Grade 20 A Receptacle

The Hubbell HBL8300HG is a straight-blade 5-20R receptacle rated for 20 A. It is built to meet and exceed UL hospital-grade requirements for healthcare facilities. The device suits electricians and maintenance teams wiring patient-care areas or other high-abuse locations where reliability is mandatory.

Nickel-Plated Contacts and Four-Point Grounding

Exclusive nickel-plated bypass contacts increase contact pressure and lower operating temperature. A four-point grounding system provides redundant grounding for low-resistance ground continuity. An impact-resistant deep face with finder grooves resists breakage, while triple-wipe contacts improve connection integrity.

20 A Capacity for Branch Circuits

The receptacle handles 20 A branch circuits in commercial and medical environments. It runs out of headroom when loads exceed the 20 A rating or when a non-5-20R plug configuration is required. The slender, compact design fits standard boxes but offers no additional switching or dimming functions.

Highlights

  • Hospital-grade reliability backed by UL-listed construction
  • Cooler operation from nickel-plated bypass contacts lowering temperature
  • Redundant safety via four-point grounding system
  • Breakage resistance through impact-resistant deep face design
  • Compact installation enabled by slender form factor

Specifications

BrandHUBBELL WIRING DEVICE-KELLEMS
Color MappingGray
TypeWiring Devices

Questions about this item

How often should the nickel-plated bypass contacts in this 20 A receptacle be inspected or replaced?

The nickel-plated bypass contacts are designed for long-term performance and do not have a specified replacement interval; routine visual checks during scheduled electrical maintenance are sufficient.

What is the first operational limit reached when this hospital-grade receptacle runs at 20 A continuously?

The exclusive nickel-plated bypass contact design increases contact pressure to lower operating temperature, so thermal rise is managed before the 20 A rating becomes a limiting factor.

How much heat does the HBL8300HG generate when powering equipment all day in a patient-care area?

Nickel-plated bypass contacts reduce contact resistance, keeping temperature rise low during continuous 20 A loads; the impact-resistant face also helps dissipate heat in high-use settings.

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