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A plug-retention safeguard for IEC appliance inlets and cord sets

Schurter's standard line of power-inlet connectors and cord sets for the V-Lock system offers some 50 appliance power-inlet connectors and power entry modules.

06/02/2013 16:20:16

Not only that, but more than 40 power cables with various plugs, lengths and current ratings are available from stock.

Power cables in white and in 'American Hospital Grade' are also available for applications in medical technology.

V-Lock guarantees that a power cable cannot inadvertently be pulled from a piece of equipment. With this system, the cord connector is equipped with a pin that interlocks with a special notch in the appliance inlet. The press of a finger on the release lever then frees the interlock.

V-Lock is easily recognised, thanks to to its bright yellow colour, which clearly distinguishes it from conventional power inlet-plug/socket systems.

Written By Sophia Bell

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