Black Type M South Africa SANS164-1 BS546 Down Angle to IEC320 C5 2.5A 250V
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Made to order250 voltsSABSVDEENECColor — Black
Length — 6 Feet
- Made to order250 voltsSABSKEMAHKSI
Color — Black
Length — 6 Feet
About Black Type M South Africa SANS164-1 BS546 Down Angle to IEC320 C5 2.5A 250V
The South Africa SANS 164-1 BS546 Down Angle Plug to IEC60320 C5 Power Cords is commonly used to connect a small device to a South Africa SANS 164-1 BS546 wall outlet.
The plugs and connectors in this collection
What each end is, what it mates with, and where to find every cord built on it.
Connector · IEC 60320
IEC 60320 C5
- 10 Amps
- 250 volts
On 2 of the cords here
The IEC 60320 C5 is a grounded 3 Wire connector rated up to 250V and 2.5 Amps Internationally or 125V and 10 Amps in North America. The C5 mates with a C6 inlet, and is commonly used for laptop power supplies, projectors, and some televisions. Being slightly smaller in size than the C13, the C5 can be a good choice for smaller appliances. This connector is sometimes referred to as a "Mickey Mouse" connector due to the shape of the connector looking similar to the kids television show character.
Mates with IEC 60320 C6 Inlet
Plug · International
South Africa SANS 164-1 (BS546) 3Pin 16A (LARGE) Type M
- 16 Amps
- 250 volts
On 2 of the cords here
The SANS 164-1 16A plug type configuration is rate for 250VAC and 16 Amps in South Africa. The plug type was previously know as BS546 (Old-English) configuration, and is the standard plug type for larger appliances in South Africa. The plug type is also referred to as the international type M.
Mates with SANS 164-1 16A Outlet
About Black Type M South Africa SANS164-1 BS546 Down Angle to IEC320 C5 2.5A 250V
World Cord Sets supplies black type m south africa sans164-1 bs546 down angle to iec320 c5 2.5a 250v from our East Windsor, Connecticut headquarters, with manufacturing across US and overseas facilities. Cords are tested and certified to spec before shipment. We stock 2+ configurations and build custom cords to order — hand-terminated builds from in-stock components typically ship in 3–4 business days. In-stock orders placed by 2:30 PM ET ship the same day from our Connecticut warehouse.
Current rating
2.5 Amps
Voltage rating
250 volts
Plug (male end)
South Africa SANS 164-1 (BS546) 3Pin 16A (LARGE) Type M
Connector (female end)
IEC 60320 C5
Certifications & compliance
- SABS
- VDE
- ENEC
- RoHS
- Every cord we build is hi-pot tested
- Same-day shipping by 2:30 PM ET
- NET 30/60/90 for approved accounts
- In-house engineering and compliance support
Frequently asked questions
- What certifications do these power cords carry?
- UL and cUL-listed cord sets across the catalog, with 30+ international approval marks (VDE, ENEC, PSE, SAA, CCC, KC and more) on country-specific cords. The approvals each part carries are listed on its product page; documentation is available from sales.
- Do you require a minimum order quantity?
- No. We sell from 1 cord to 100,000. Volume discounts apply automatically at quantity breaks — you'll see pricing tiers on every product page.
- Can I get a custom length or color?
- Yes. Custom lengths and non-standard colors are hand-terminated in our Connecticut shop — typically 3–4 business days from in-stock components. Call (860) 763-2100 or submit a quote request with your specs.
- How fast does this ship?
- In-stock orders placed by 2:30 PM ET ship the same day via FedEx or UPS. All standard configurations are stocked in East Windsor, CT.