AC power cord
South Africa runs two plug systems side by side. The older SANS 164-1 plug uses three large round pins and is still fitted throughout existing installations, while the newer SANS 164-2 plug is smaller and is now required on new socket outlets. Products shipped into the market usually need one or the other stated at the order stage.
Cord length, cable gauge and type, jacket colour and the connector at the appliance end are set per order. Complete OEM services are available.
Who It Is For
- Appliance and IT brands supplying South Africa and neighbouring markets
- Data centre and office equipment suppliers fitting C13 or C19 cords
- Distributors holding both old and new plug patterns in stock
- Project buyers equipping hotels and commercial buildings
Problems It Solves
- Both the large round pin and the compact new plug are available from one supplier
- IEC connector options let you keep one appliance design across several markets
- Cable gauge is matched to the current draw rather than to a single default
- Cord length is set per order to suit rack or wall spacing
Where It Is Used
- IT and data centre equipment
- Office and commercial appliances
- Hotel and hospitality fit-outs
- Domestic appliances
How It Is Made
The plug is moulded directly onto the cable on our own tooling, so there is no screw joint and no field wiring. The company runs first class producing equipment and advanced mould processing equipment, and quality control is applied at each stage rather than only at the end.
We mould both patterns and terminate them with an IEC 60320 connector or with prepared leads, so the same appliance can be served with either cord.
How we control qualityCustomisation Options
- Cord length to your drawing rather than a fixed catalogue length
- Cable gauge, conductor count and jacket type selected against the load and environment
- Jacket colour and printed marking on request
- Appliance end supplied as an IEC connector, a moulded outlet, ring terminals or stripped and tinned leads
- Retail or bulk packing, with your own artwork where required
Products are RoHS compliant and carry international approvals including UL, cUL, VDE, SAA, BSI, IMQ depending on the destination market. See the certificates.
2004
Exporting since
20+
International approvals
3–4 weeks
Delivery time
12 hours
Enquiry response
Questions About South Africa Power Cords
Which South African plug should I order?
It depends on the sockets your end user has. Existing installations widely use the large round pin SANS 164-1 pattern, while new outlets take the compact SANS 164-2 plug.
Can you fit a C13 connector?
Yes. The South Africa plug to C13 cord is one of the standard builds in this group.
What cable do you use?
Flexible PVC cable equivalent to H05VV-F is standard. Rubber cable is available where the cord is handled or dragged.
Can you supply short rack cords?
Yes. Cord length is set per order, so short patch lengths for cabinets are no problem.
Ask About AC power cord
Tell us the quantity, the cable and the length. A quotation follows within twelve hours.