NEMA 5-15P Plug Insert – 15 AMP North American Standard

Celestix Industries manufactures NEMA plug inserts for North American electrical systems, including NEMA 5-15, 6-50, and 14-50 connector formats. Produced using nickel-plated brass terminals and PBT 30% GF high-strength resin, these inserts deliver stable conductivity, mechanical reliability, and UL-compliant safety performance for OEM power cords, industrial tools, appliances, and EV charging adapters.


Product Overview: 15 AMP NEMA 5-15P Plug Insert

  • Live/Neutral Pin Size: 6.25 mm × 1.47 mm (Flat Pin)

  • Earth Pin Diameter: Ø4.80 mm

  • Pin Length (L & N): 27.55 mm ±0.10 mm

  • Earth Pin Length: 31.00 mm ±0.10 mm

  • Material (Pins): CuZn37 Brass; Earth Pin: CuZn29Pb3

  • Resin Body: PBT 30% Glass Filled

  • Finish: Nickel Plated (IEC 62321 compliant)

  • Standards: UL 498 / CSA C22 / NEMA WD-6

  • Current Rating: 15A

  • Voltage Rating: 125V AC

  • Thermal Range: −25°C to +125°C

  • Packing: 2000 pcs/carton


Key Features

  • Nickel-plated brass pins for corrosion resistance and electrical stability

  • Designed to meet UL 498, CSA C22, and NEMA WD-6 dimensional requirements

  • Compatible with grounded and polarized NEMA 5-15 plug designs

  • Supports rewireable and molded NEMA connector assemblies

  • Suitable for industrial equipment, household appliances, and power tool cordsets

  • Long-life mechanical endurance for OEM manufacturing lines


Applications

  • North American NEMA plug insert systems (5-15, 6-50, 14-50 variants)

  • Extension cords, power strips, and domestic appliances

  • EV charger connectors and heavy-duty NEMA power adapters

  • Power tool plug inserts and machinery plug systems

  • Replacement NEMA plug kits and rewireable connector assemblies


Manufacturing Capabilities

Celestix manufactures straight blade, locking, and heavy-duty NEMA inserts using:

  • Multi-slide forming and Swiss-type CNC machining

  • XRF plating thickness verification

  • SPC-controlled dimensional accuracy

  • Automated visual and mechanical inspection

Batch Tests Include:

  • Contact resistance < 1 mΩ

  • Dielectric withstand test at 2000V AC

  • Mechanical endurance > 10,000 insertions

  • NEMA WD-6 dimensional conformity


Technical Excellence & Quality Assurance

  • CuZn37 brass provides ~25% IACS conductivity

  • Nickel plating complies with IEC 62321 (Pb/Hg/Cr(VI)-free)

  • Salt spray testing (IEC 60068-2-11) for corrosion durability

  • Thermal cycling: −25°C to +125°C

  • Dielectric performance validated per UL 498

Quality systems meet ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, ISO 45001.


Customization Options

  • Materials: CuZn37, CuZn35, CuZn30, CuZn29Pb3

  • Plating: Nickel, Tin-Nickel, Nickel-Chrome

  • Ratings: 15A / 20A / 30A / 50A

  • Configurations: NEMA 5-15, 5-20, 6-15, 10-30, 14-50

  • Body Colors: Black, White, Beige

  • Terminal Types: Solder, Crimp, Press-Fit

  • Engineering support for overmoulding and automated plug assembly


Compliance & Certifications

  • UL 498 (Plug and receptacle performance)

  • CSA C22 (Canadian electrical certification)

  • NEMA WD-6 (Dimensional and configuration standard)

  • IEC 62321 (Material compliance)

  • RoHS / REACH (Environmental compliance)

Each shipment includes plating certificates, traceability records, and UL/CSA test documentation.


Documentation & Support

  • UL/CSA reports

  • Plating verification and corrosion test results

  • CAD drawings & datasheets

  • OEM compliance certificates


Request a Quote or Sample

📧 Email: info@celestixindustries.com
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Celestix Industries – UL-listed manufacturer of 15 AMP NEMA plug inserts engineered for durability, compliance, and OEM-grade performance.


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