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Electrical Receptacles

Electrical receptacles are also referred to as outlets, or wall sockets, and are the interface between electrical equipment and a power source. A power supply cord is attached to an electrical receptacle through the means of an electrical plug. Receptacles have an array of slots designed to accept the pins, or prongs, of electrical plugs in a way that connects the power cord to the power supply and are referred to as "females" while electrical plugs are called "males". The flow of electrical energy through the connection is dependent on a tight fit between the plug and the receptacle.

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Interpower Corporation
Oskaloosa, IA
800-662-2290
At Interpower Corporation you will find your electrical receptacles difficulties can be easily solved. For this company, the focus is not on simply satisfying the customer, but they aim to delight them with outstanding quality and superior service. Offering an extensive line, many of their products can be shipped the same day. For timely delivery of cost-effective products, call Interpower today.
 
Kord King
Lancaster, PA
800-818-4916
At Kord King, they make sure all products are 100% electrically tested and visually inspected before shipment. Here, the goal is to start and end with quality, and they work hard to uphold this strategy. For electrical receptacles you can rely on, contact Kord King. They ensure that their products do the job that they were designed for, time after time, after time.
 
Quail Electronics, Inc.
Livermore, CA
800-669-8090
For small and large orders and purchases, contact Quail Electronics. They will accommodate orders of all sizes. Their wide variety of products, including electrical receptacles, can meet all individual requirements and specifications. For dedicated service and competitively priced products you can depend on, call Quail Electronics today so they can assist you.
 
Signal and Power Delivery Systems, Inc.
Campbell, CA
408-871-7928
At Signal Power and Delivery Systems, they manufacture the connectors and extrude the wires in house which allows them to produce the best pricing, quality and lead times of product, such as electrical receptacles available anywhere. For superior certified and registered products, contact Signal Power and Delivery Systems so they can help you find the best product for your applications.
 
United Universal Industries, Inc.
Joliet, IL
800-683-7228
United Universal Industries has developed a reputation for helping customers resolve issues, repair products and design solutions that work for them. The company is constantly striving for ways to improve their service related efforts to ensure that every customer's requirements can be met. For all electrical receptacles and other product inquiries, contact UUI today.
 
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Electrical Receptacles

Available in many different designs and styles according to application needs, electrical receptacles are utilized in a range of equipment from window air conditioners, clothes dryers, medical equipment, domestic appliances, assembly machinery and all types of electrical equipment. The majority of electrical receptacles run on alternating current, or AC power, and they consist of live or phase components, neutral components and earth or ground components, each allowing the flow of electrical energy through the receptacle. Made with insulating materials such as nickel, silver, plastic and galvanized steel, sockets are formed with two slots and an optional extra slot known as a grounding hole which is used in some electrical plugs for polarization. Designed to receive a conventional electrical cord and plug, common electrical receptacles run on the United States standard 120-volt system. However, heavy-duty 240-volt receptacles can be designed for equipment that requires a higher voltage such as electric ranges or industrial machinery.

As with any component that is used in the transferring of electrical energy, there are important safety precautions to be considered. Electrical receptacles can cause shock and electrical hazards due to deterioration, damage or misuse resulting in personal injury, death and/or property damage from electrical fires. Frequent usage is a common cause of deterioration in receptacles, especially in high-traffic areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. Therefore, high quality materials and the consistent maintenance and upkeep of receptacles is important, especially in industrial and manufacturing settings. The National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA) sets stringent quality standards for power cords, sockets and components in the US, and other countries around the world which use different voltages and electrical plug and receptacle structures set their own testing standards for general safety purposes. There are however, technologies in place to reduce the potential hazards of electrical receptacles. Polarization, for example, helps control the connection between the electrical plug and the socket. Other measures include tamper resistance components and corrosion resistant materials, especially in receptacles designed to be exposed to harsher environments.

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