Eaton 5746N Plug - 30A, Auto Grip, cULus Listed
Part Number: 5746N
Quick Summary
Eaton 5746N Plug provides extra heavy-duty auto grip wiring for industrial range and dryer connections. Engineers often grapple with loose terminations or mismatched hardware that trigger overheating and production downtime. This part is cULus Listed, NOM, and Federal Specification Classification 6221 02 compliant, supporting safe, code-ready installations across facilities. Built for durability, it uses a nylon body and brass contacts for long life in harsh environments, with a back-wire, four-conductor configuration that simplifies field terminations. The design also aligns with 14-30P NEMA configurations, offering reliable performance in three-pole, four-wire, grounding arrangements, while remaining compatible with core-pack packaging to ease stocking and replacements.
Product Information
Extended Description
5746N Eaton: Eaton Arrow Hart extra heavy-duty auto grip plug , #12-4 AWG, 30A, Industrial, range and dryer, 125/250V, Back wire, Gray, Brass, Nylon, 14-30P, Three-pole, four-wire, grounding, Screw, Nylon, Core pack
Product Name
Eaton Arrow Hart extra heavy-duty auto grip plug
Catalog Number
5746N
UPC
040893020433
Product Length/Depth
6.938 in
Product Height
3.375 in
Product Width
3.61 in
Product Weight
1.05 lb
Certifications
cULus Listed NOM Federal Specification Classification 6221 02
Device type
Plug
Type
Plug
Amperage Rating
30A
Voltage rating
125/250 V
Contact material
Brass
Application
Industrial, range and dryer
Device grade
Extra heavy-duty industrial specification grade
Wiring method
Back wire
Number of wires
4
Number Of Poles
Three-pole
Style type
Power, Straight body
Material
Nylon
Packaging type
Core pack
Color
Gray
Connection type
Screw
Allowable wire size
#12-4 AWG
NEMA configuration
14-30P
Torque rating
20-24 lbf-inch
Design type
Straight blade
Face/body material
Nylon
Receptacle type
Three-pole, four-wire, grounding
Flush mount receptacles sell sheet
Arrow Hart Buyers Guide Section B
Eaton Specification Sheet - 5746N
Feature: Extra heavy-duty auto grip plug delivers secure, vibration-resistant connections. This reduces nuisance trips, maintenance cycles, and downtime in demanding environments such as industrial kitchens, garages, or workshop floors where cords experience vibration and movement. Application: Industrial range and dryer circuits benefit from enhanced termination security and long-term reliability. Feature: 30A, 125/250V rating with brass contacts provides capable handling of common heavy-duty loads. Business impact: minimizes the need for additional adapters and reduces wiring complexity, improving system efficiency and electrical safety. Application: Suitable for 125/250V power distribution in manufacturing equipment and heavy-duty appliances. Feature: Nylon body and brass contacts offer durable, corrosion-resistant performance. Insight: ideal for harsh environments, reducing replacement costs and improving asset uptime. Application: Outdoor or workshop environments where moisture exposure and mechanical wear are common. Feature: Back wire with four conductors and a torque rating of 20-24 in-lbf enables fast, reliable terminations. Benefit: consistent installations and compliance with tightening specifications; Application: Field wiring in three-pole, four-wire circuits. Feature: NEMA configuration 14-30P compatibility with three-pole, four-wire grounding enhances safety. Benefit: reduces mis-matches and rejects during inspections; Application: Industrial dryer and range power connections. Feature: Core pack packaging supports efficient stocking and logistics. Benefit: lowers inventory carrying costs and simplifies replacements in large facilities.
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FAQs
The 5746N uses back-wire termination for four conductors (#12-4 AWG) with a screw connection, requiring a torque of 20-24 lbf-in. This approach enables a clean, secure termination that meets industrial code requirements while reducing field rework and potential hot spots.
Yes. The 5746N is designed for three-pole, four-wire, grounding setups and matches the 14-30P NEMA configuration, making it suitable for industrial range and dryer circuits. It supports reliable, code-compliant connections in commercial and manufacturing environments.
The plug is cULus Listed, NOM, and listed under Federal Specification Classification 6221 02. These certifications ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, facilitate inspections, and reduce risk in regulated facilities across North America.
Auto grip design provides a secure, vibration-resistant connection that minimizes loosening under equipment movement or environmental stress. This reduces maintenance intervals, lowers heat-related issues, and supports consistent performance in industrial ranges and dryers.
Plan for core-pack availability to simplify stocking, and source spares with back-wire terminations to minimize downtime. The nylon body and brass contacts offer durable performance, reducing replacement frequency in harsh environments and helping maintain uptime in high-demand facilities.