This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Fan Cords category on DigiKey.com
Fan Cord styles are female receptacle to cable, female receptacle to male plug, and male plug to cable with connector ends being fan terminal plug, fan terminal receptacle/straight/45°/90°, cut end, NEMA 1-15 plug, open wires, and wire end ferrules. The fan cords come with approval marks of CSA, UL, cUL, cURus, and TUV.
SelectionCharacteristics
Style: Indicates the physical form or structure of the cord.
1st Connector: Indicates the style and configuration of the first connector.
2nd Connector: Indicates the style and configuration of the second connector.
Length: The length of the cord, this length may or may not include the connectors. Please consult the individual datasheets.
Fits Terminal Size: Defines the size of terminal the cord is designed for use with.
Number of Conductors: Indicates the number of distinct conductors within the cord.
Cord Type: Indicates the specific type of cord, typically meets a standard.
Wire Gauge: The gauge rating of the cabling used in the cord.
Approval Agency Marking: An indication that the product meets the minimum safety standards of an approving agency. These agencies are either government entities or private third-party labs that protect consumer safety.
Voltage Rating: Typically this represents the maximum voltage rating to which a cord will meet its given specifications. Exceeding this voltage rating may damage the cord and other system components.
Current Rating (Amps): Typically this represents the maximum current to which a cord will meet its given specifications. Exceeding this current may damage the cord and/or other system components.
Operating Temperature: Recommended operating temperature, typically given in a range or as a maximum. Exceeding these temperatures may affect performance or damage the cord and other system components.
Features: These are different capabilities or properties of the cord such as daisy chain or a thermostat.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | C45-48P |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 1053-1343-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Orion Fans |
| DESCRIPTION | FAN CORD 45DEG W/AC PLUG |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | C45-2DC-24P |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 1053-1334-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Orion Fans |
| DESCRIPTION | FAN CORD 45DEG 2POS 24" AC PLUG |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 489-037-L21 |
|---|---|
| DIGIKEY PART # | 489-037-L21-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Sanyo Denki America Inc. |
| DESCRIPTION | FAN CORD 120X38MM 2.1M |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
MediaLinks
Product Training Modules
Fan Accessory
TechForum
Picking a Fan Cord for your AC Fan with Terminals
Fan and plug questions
Unknown 3 pin fan connector
Fan Terminations
Orion Fan Guard & Filter Configurator Tool