Thomas & Betts 8713 Ever-Lok Midget Clamp-Type Plug

Description:

The Thomas & Betts 8713 Ever-Lok® Plug is a heavy-duty locking male plug designed to provide secure 20 Amp, 125 Volt power connections for portable industrial equipment and electrical distribution systems. Commonly installed in manufacturing plants, machine tools, indoor welding stations, temporary power systems, battery charging stations, and industrial control equipment where dependable locking electrical connections are required. Maintenance electricians, contractors, and system integrators use this plug for new installations, equipment maintenance, retrofits, and replacement of existing Ever-Lok® locking plugs.

Applications:

The Thomas & Betts 8713 is part of the Russellstoll® Ever-Lok® Midget series and features a clamp-type locking design with automatic locking and positive grounding to prevent accidental disconnection during operation. Its heavy-gauge steel housing provides excellent durability in demanding industrial environments, while the dust-proof construction and adjustable cord grip make it ideal for powering portable machinery, lighting systems, battery chargers, conveyors, and OEM equipment requiring a rugged 2-pole, 3-wire locking connection.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: Thomas & Betts (ABB) – Russellstoll®
• Part Number: 8713
• Product Type: Ever-Lok® Midget Clamp-Type Plug
• Connector Type: Male Locking Plug
• Pole/Wire Configuration: 2 Pole, 3 Wire (2P3W)
• Current Rating: 20 A
• Voltage Rating: 125 VAC
• Frequency: 60 Hz
• Construction Type: Clamp Type
• Housing Material: Heavy-Gauge Steel
• Cord Grip: Adjustable Clamp-Type
• Grounding: Positive Grounding with Phosphor-Bronze Ground Straps
• Features: Automatic Locking, Dust-Proof Construction, Industrial-Duty Design
• Typical Applications: Lighting connections, indoor welding stations, machinery, machine tools, power distribution panels, convenience power, battery charging equipment
• Certifications: UL Listed (E2630), CSA Certified, RoHS Compliant, REACH Compliant, TSCA Section 6(h) Compliant

Common Replacements:

• Thomas & Betts 8713U1
• Thomas & Betts 8713U2
• Thomas & Betts 8713U3