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The newly designed Japanese 12A/125VAC medical plug [Image courtesy of Interpower]

NEWS RELEASE: Interpower launches production of newly designed Japanese 12A/125VAC medical plug

February 27, 2024 – After obtaining Japanese PSE approvals, Interpower launches production of its Japanese 12A/125VAC hospital-grade power cord and cord set.

With a Japanese hospital-grade plug on one end and an IEC 60320 C13 connector on the opposite end of a1.25 mm² VCTF cable, the cord set is ready to use right out of the box. A major benefit of the cord set is how the newly designed plug offers more flexibility in manufacturing custom cord length and color options for this cord set.

The part number for the new cord set with a C13 connector is 86277300, and for the plug and cord with an unterminated end, 86277310.

Advantages of Interpower’s new Japanese hospital-grade cord set include:

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NEWS RELEASE: Interpower Announces Face & Plug Seal Kits for IEC 60320 C14 Inlets with IP54 Rating

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December 11, 2023 — After passing UL’s Solid Particle Protection and Liquid Ingress Protection Tests per IEC Standard 60529 (Sec. 4.2, 13.4, and 14.2.4), Interpower’s C14 inlet Face Seal Kit as well as its Plug Seal Kit was given an Ingress Protection rating of “54” (IP54) in UL’s test report. The IP54 rating (solid particle ingress level 5, liquid ingress level 4) prevents corrosive dust and solid particles from reaching the terminals while preventing liquids from short circuiting the terminals.

The IP54-rated Face Seal and Plug Seal Kits are offered in four separate part numbers:

The Face Seal Kit comes in two options: C14 Screw-mount Quick Disconnect Kit, part #83050000; and the Solder Tab Kit, part #83050010. This kit includes a made-to-fit, moisture-resistant polyur…