Note: Cables with IEC C13 sockets such as this are sometimes known by the generic term 'kettle lead'. Even though this term is commonly used, technically it is incorrect as a kettle requires special IEC C15/16 connectors rated at 120 degrees. So, although they look similar, a 'real' kettle lead features a connector with a cut out on the top.
Standard IEC C13 cables cannot be plugged into kettles! This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 3455-00-236-0787, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains.
| guide | NOT INCLUDED |
| diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| material | PLASTIC, POLYETHYLENE (PP) TUBE |
| end_style | SPRING END,SQUARED AND GROUND BOTH ENDS |
| flute_type | INTEGRAL |
| shank_type | MORSE TAPER |
| body_length | 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| reamer_type | FLUTED CHUCKING |
| temp_rating | -40.0 FAHRENHEIT AND 300.0 FAHRENHEIT SINGLE RESPONSE DEGF |
| flute_design | STRAIGHT |
| flute_length | 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| thread_class | 2A SINGLE THREADED PORTION A |
| NSN | 3455-00-236-0787 |
| FLUTE LENGTH | 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| FLUTE TYPE | INTEGRAL |
| MATERIAL | STEEL LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| MATERIAL | STEEL CUTTING EDGE TIP |
| NONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATA | 1 CLASS AND A GRADE AND A STYLE AND X TYPE |
| FLUTE QUANTITY | 6 |
| REAMER TYPE | FLUTED CHUCKING |
| SHANK TYPE | MORSE TAPER |
| DIAMETER | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| SHANK TAPER NUMBER | 1 |