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Powertite® Pin-and-Sleeve
Receptacles, Plugs & Connectors

Powertite® products are designed to supply power to portable and fixed electrical equipment such as motor generator units, welders, pumps, compressors and similar apparatus. They are ideal for outdoor applications where weatherproofing is required, such as shipping and loading docks, ship-to-shore locations and remote communication stations. Other features:

Interchangeability
CSA Approved interchangeable with most installations, giving greater flexibility and choice.

Rugged
All components have copper-free aluminum housings. No exposed plastic.

Two Grounding Styles
Copper grounding straps in Style 2 receptacles and plugs ground through shell and extra pole. Style 1 through shell only.

Retaining Ring
Firmly seats receptacle interior.

Convertible
Two screws secure receptacle retaining ring; one screw secures plug interior. Permits easy conversion to reverse service (30, 60, 100 & 150A).

Raintight
Mounting box sealed with gasket.

Insulating Blocks
Provide high mechanical and dielectric strength, low "arc tracking".

Positive Ground
Grounding detent springs assure maintained ground contact. Longer ground terminal in Style 2 receptacle "makes first, breaks last".

Self-Aligning
"Floating" plug terminal automatically aligns to receptacle contacts.

Positive Contact
Brass contacts have integral springs, bearings, or split-type design (depending on rating) for positive, maintained electrical contact.

Clamping Ring Plug
Neoprene gasketed, 30A, 60A, 100A, 150A plugs thread onto receptacle for raintight union.

Positive Cable Grip
Plugs supplied with neoprene bushings and a reversible cable clamp for firm, raintight fit over a wide range of cable diameters. Locking screw prevents collar from "backing off".