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 3110-00-067-9990, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains.
| criticality_code_justification | ZZZY |
| reference_number_differentiating_characteristics | MATERIAL WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NAVICP ACTIVITY HX QUALITY CONTROL, MANUFACTURING AND TESTING SPECIFICATIONS |
| NSN | 3110-00-067-9990 |
| OVERALL OUTSIDE DIAMETER | 0.5000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| SPECIAL FEATURES | STARTING TORQUE 4400 WAX GM MM AT 400 GM THRUST LOAD AND RADIAL TORQUE 300 MAX MG MM ALSO RACE CURVATURE 52.0 TO 58.0PCT |
| MATERIAL | STEEL COMP 440C INNER RING |
| MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION | AISI ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE INNER RING |
| MATERIAL | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING RETAINER |
| STYLE DESIGNATOR | NON-LOADING GROOVE, NON-SEPARABLE |
| LUBRICATION MATERIAL | OIL |
| SURFACE FINISH | GROUND |
| MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION | AISI ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE BALL |
| MATERIAL | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING SHIELD |