Eaton AHCL830FO Locking Flanged Outlet - L8-30, 480V
Part Number: AHCL830FO
Quick Summary
Eaton Arrow Hart color coded locking outlet provides a secure, color-coded power connection for industrial equipment in harsh environments. Maintenance teams often wrestle with mis-wiring and accidental unplugging that cause unplanned downtime and safety risks. This solution carries RoHS compliance and cULus Listed NOM certifications, delivering regulatory confidence and safer operation in regulated environments. Designed for 480V industrial systems, it features a nylon body with Ultra grip and back-wiring compatibility to support L8-30 two-pole, three-wire configurations. By standardizing color codes and locking connections, it reduces wiring errors, accelerates panel assembly, and simplifies preventive maintenance, delivering measurable value in uptime, safety, and total cost of ownership for plant floors.
Product Information
Extended Description
AHCL830FO Eaton: Eaton Arrow Hart Color Coded Locking Flanged Outlet, #14-8 AWG, 30A, Industrial, 480V, Back, Red, Black, Ultra grip, Nylon, L8-30, Two-pole, Three-wire, Nylon, -40°C (w/o impact) to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)
Product Name
Eaton Arrow Hart Color Coded Locking Flanged Outlet
Catalog Number
AHCL830FO
UPC
032664760518
Product Length/Depth
3.8 in
Product Height
2.24 in
Product Width
3 in
Product Weight
0.01 lb
Compliances
RoHS Compliant
Certifications
cULus Listed NOM
Special features
Voltage Color Coding
Type
Locking Flanged Outlet
Amperage Rating
30A
Voltage rating
480 V
Application
Industrial
Wiring method
Back
Number of wires
3
Number Of Poles
Two-pole
Color
Black Red
Material
Nylon
Operating temperature
-40 to 60 °C (-40 to 140 °F)
Allowable wire size
#14-8 AWG
NEMA configuration
L8-30
Torque rating
For #10-14 AWG: 14-16 lbf-inch. For #8 AWG: 20 lbf-inch
Design type
Ultra grip
Face/body material
Nylon
Eaton Arrow Hart color coded locking devices
Eaton Specification Sheet - AHCL830FO
Eaton Specification Sheet - AHCL830FO
Feature: Color-coded voltage coding and Ultra grip nylon housing. Business Impact: Reduces mis-wiring and accidental disconnections, speeding up panel assembly and maintenance. Application: Ideal for industrial control panels and machine feeds where color-coded locking devices improve safety and traceability. Feature: 30A at 480V with L8-30 two-pole, three-wire configuration. Business Impact: Supports high-demand equipment and robust power distribution with reliable current handling. Application: Suitable for heavy machinery, conveyors, and automated lines in manufacturing environments. Feature: Back wiring method with nylon face/body. Business Impact: Simplifies field termination and enhances vibration resistance, lowering installation time and technician fatigue. Application: Common in control cabinets and distributed power blocks across industrial facilities. Feature: Nylon construction and operating range -40 to 60 °C. Business Impact: Delivers durable performance in extreme temperatures and harsh environments, reducing replacement cycles. Application: Industrial plants, outdoor facilities, and cold/heat zones. Feature: RoHS compliant and cULus Listed NOM certifications. Business Impact: Ensures regulatory compliance and safer operation, easing procurement and end-user validation. Application: Regulated industries and projects requiring certified locking devices and color-coded outlets.
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FAQs
Install using the back-wiring method with #14-8 AWG conductors within the 30A, 480V rating. Torque guidelines are 14-16 lbf-in for #10-14 AWG and 20 lbf-in for #8 AWG. Ensure NEMA L8-30 configuration, two-pole, three-wire setup, and verify color coding (red/black) before securing a dust-free panel installation.
Color coding reduces mis-wiring by visually aligning hot and neutral conductors, while the locking feature prevents accidental disconnections under load. Combined with RoHS compliance and cULus NOM certification, this design supports safer operation, faster troubleshooting, and greater regulatory confidence in high-stress industrial environments.
Industries with 480V service and high-current equipment—such as automated manufacturing lines, packaging, robotics, and material handling—benefit most. The L8-30 two-pole configuration, back wiring, and durable nylon body enable reliable power distribution in control panels and hard-walled enclosures across harsh facilities.
AHCL830FO is RoHS compliant and cULus Listed NOM. RoHS reduces hazardous material exposure and waste, while cULus NOM confirms compliance with North American safety and performance standards. Together, they simplify procurement, auditing, and installation in regulated industrial settings.
While exact ROI varies by site, benefits include reduced downtime from fewer mis-wired connections, faster panel assembly due to back-wiring, lower maintenance interruptions, and improved safety compliance. Over time, these factors translate to lower operating costs and higher equipment availability in 480V industrial networks.