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RE: 5362 number

Posted by jea48 on September 24, 2016 at 09:34:11:
cdb said:
Since most if not all major manufacturers make a 5362 (and its variants), any idea where this (and other) numbers came from?

I am not really sure. I think it has something to do with NEMA, ANSI, and UL standards.
I did a web search for, what is a NEMA 5362 receptacle and here is what I found.

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Leviton 5362 duplex receptacle
Leviton's line of Extra Heavy-Duty Industrial Grade receptacles are designed and manufactured to withstand the harsh conditions typically associated with industrial environments. Available in a wide variety of configurations, including isolated ground, tamper-resistant, hospital grade, etc., these Industrial Grade devices are the electrical contractor's choice for use in factories, schools, hospitals and commercial office buildings.
Technical Information:
AC Horsepower Ratings
At Rated Voltage: 1 HP
Electrical Specifications
Grounding: Self-Grounding
Amperage: 20 Amp
Voltage: 125 Volt
NEMA: 5-20R
Pole: 2
Wire: 3
Dielectric Voltage: Withstands 2000V per UL498
Current Limiting: Full Rated Current
Temperature Rise: Max 30C after 250 cycles OL at 200 percent rated current
Environmental Specifications
Flammability: Rated V-2 per UL94
Operating Temperature: -40C to 60C
Material Specifications
Face Material: Thermoplastic Nylon
Body Material: Thermoplastic Nylon
Strap Material: Brass
Line Contacts: Brass Triple-Wipe
Terminal Screws: Brass 10-32
Grounding Screw: Brass 8-32
Clamp Nuts: Zinc-Plated Steel
Ground Clips: Brass-Plated
Color: White
Mechanical Specifications
Terminal ID: Brass-Hot, Green-Ground, Silver-Neutral
Terminal Accom.: 14-10 AWG
Product ID: Ratings are permanently marked on device
Product Features
NEMA: 5-20R
Color: White
Standards and Certifications
NEMA: WD-1 & WD-6
ANSI: C-73
UL498: File E13399
UL Fed Spec WC-596: File E13399
CSA C22.2 No. 42: File 152105
NOM: 057
Warranty: 10 Year Limited

http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/ProductDetail.jsp?partnumber=5362-W§ion=42416&minisite=10251

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Hubbell HBL5362
HBL5362 -- Straight Blade Products, Heavy Duty Specification Grade Duplex Receptacle
Receptacle Style Duplex
Face Shape Traditional
Standard NEMA
Amperage 20A
Voltage 125V
Poles and Wires 2 Pole, 3-Wire Grounding
Wiring Method Back and Side
Hospital Grade ? No
Receptacle Grade Extra Heavy Duty Spec Grade
Face Style Finder Groove
Color
Other Available Colors Brown, Black, Gray, Ivory, Red, White
NEMA No. 5-20R
Horsepower 1
Type 2 Pole, 3 Wire, Grounding
Rating 20A, 125V
Certification -UL Listed to UL498 File E2186, Guide RTRT Fed Spec WC596G, Meets WD-1 Heavy Duty and WD-6 requirements, Certified to CSA, C22.2, No. 42 file 285.
Terminal Screw Material #10-32 Silicon Bronze (Ni plate if neutral)
Ground Screw Material #10-32 Silicon Bronze (Green)
Top Material Nylon
Base Material Reinforced PET
Power Contacts Material .037" (.9) Brass
Mounting Strap Material .050" (1.3) Brass
Auto Ground Clip Material Stainless Steel
Mounting Screw Material Steel-Zinc Plated
Dielectric Voltage Withstands 2,000V minimum.
Current Interrupting Certified for current interrupting at full rated current.
Temperature Rise Max 30�C temperature rise at full rated current after 50 cycles of overload at 150% of rated current at a power factor of 75%..
Terminal Identification Terminals identified in accordance with UL498 (Brass, White, Green).
Terminal Accommodation #14-#10 AWG copper stranded or solid conductor only.
Product Identification Ratings are a permanent part of the device.
Flammability UL 94 V2 or better
Operating Temperatures Maximum continuous 75�C, minimum -40�C (w/o impact).
UPC Number 783585435220
Weight in LBs 0.250
http://www.hubbellcatalog.com/wiring/section-a-datasheet.asp?FAM=Straight_Blade&PN=HBL5362

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I even found Cooper.
Cooper makes a heavy duty 5362 duplex receptacle under their Arrow Hart brand name. See page 7 of the link below.

https://www.gexpro.com/medias/sys_master/gexpro/gexproimages/8994259959838.pdf?mime=application%2Fpdf&realname=idw-cooper-wiring-devices-cwd-straightbladereceptacles-broch-brochure.pdf