Locking Plugs and Connectors install quickly, securely.
September 21, 2007 -
Made of impact-resistant nylon, Pro-Grip(TM) 50A industrial-grade plugs and connectors feature 3-step locking design that minimizes installation time. Installation requires attaching conductors, inserting plug/connector body and turning one quarter, then inserting Pro-Grip(TM) lock into slot and tightening cord clamp screws. Secure connection survives harsh and abusive conditions, making products suited for construction sites as well as shop and factory floors.
Cooper Wiring Devices Locking Plugs and Connectors Power Up in Record Time
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., August 24, 2007 - Cooper Wiring Devices today announced the introduction of the new Pro-Grip(TM) 50A locking plug and connector line. Recognizing the critical need for speed and innovation in the electrical market, Cooper Wiring Devices 50A locking plugs and connectors respond to this need with a host of truly innovative features.
Pro-Grip(TM) 50A locking plugs and connectors are made of high-impact-resistant nylon and feature the first three-step locking design on the market to decrease installation time. Assembly requires three simple steps: 1. Attach conductors 2. Insert plug/connector body and turn one quarter, and 3. Insert Pro-Grip(TM) lock into slot and tighten cord clamp screws. These three steps offer an alternative to other products, which require an additional three screws used to mount the plug body to the exterior shell.
"Speed is important to electricians in the field, as well as OEM assemblers," said Matt Conger, Product Line Manager, Cooper Wiring Devices. "The less time spent on assembling these units means less downtime, less cost and increased productivity."
The industrial grade 50A Pro-Grip(TM) locking devices' durability provides a secure connection under harsh and abusive conditions. This makes it ideal for construction sites, shop and factory floors or anywhere a secure connection must be maintained under extreme conditions.
In addition to the newly design Pro-Grip nylon locking devices, Cooper offers a complete line of industrial specification grade rolled steel armored designs, as well as Marine grade 50A locking devices including plugs, connectors, receptacles and flanged inlets.
About Cooper Wiring Devices
Cooper Wiring Devices is a division of Cooper Industries (NYSE: CBE) that provides over 10,000 electrical wiring device products for industrial, commercial and residential applications. For more information, visit www.cooperwiringdevices.com.
About Cooper Industries
Cooper Industries, Ltd. is a global manufacturer of electrical products and tools, with 2005 revenues of $4.7 billion, approximately 30 percent of which are international sales. Incorporated in Bermuda with administrative headquarters in Houston, Cooper employs approximately 31,000 people and operates eight divisions: Cooper B-Line, Cooper Bussmann, Cooper Crouse-Hinds, Cooper Lighting, Cooper Menvier, Cooper Power Systems, Cooper Wiring Devices and Cooper Tools Group. Cooper Connection provides a common marketing and selling platform for Cooper's sales to electrical distributors. For more information, visit the website at www.cooperindustries.com. Company Information: Name: Cooper Wiring Devices Div., Cooper Industries Address: 43-31 Court Square City: Long Island City State: NY ZIP: 11101 Country: USA Phone: 718-937-8000 http://www.cooperwiringdevices.com/
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