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Arktite APQ circuit-breaking motor plugs

Arktite APQ circuit-breaking motor plugs from Eaton’s Crouse-Hinds Division are used on portable electric equipment to eliminate the problem of storing and protecting a long length of portable cord and plug on a portable device.  Available in 30A, 60A and 100A.

Certification and compliance

  • UL standard: UL1682
  • CSA standard: C22.2 No. 182.1

Design features

  • Eliminates problem of storing and protecting a long length of portable cord and plug on portable device
  • Connection to a fixed socket used as power source is made with cordsets which may be hung on a wall, out of the way
  • Cordsets are made up using an APR socket at one end and an APJ plug at the other
  • Cordsets may be used singly or connected together to provide longer lengths when needed
  • With spare cordsets on hand, portable equipment may be kept in service while normal cord replacement is being made
  • Where design of portable equipment permits, APQ motor plugs can be attached directly to a sheet metal panel or cabinet
  • May be mounted on AR and AJ back boxes for conduit connection

Standard materials

  • Motor plugs – mounting plate: Feraloy iron alloy; protective sleeve: copper-free aluminium
  • Plug and socket exteriors – copper-free aluminium
  • Back boxes – copper-free aluminium
  • Insulation – fibreglass-reinforced polyester
  • Pressure and solder contacts – brass
  • Crimp/solder contacts – leaded red brass
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