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Black Type M South Africa SANS164-1 BS546 Down Angle to IEC320 C7 2.5A 250V

2.5 Amps250 voltsC7SABSRoHSBIS

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  • IEC 60320 C7 connector

    Connector · IEC 60320

    IEC 60320 C7

    • 10 Amps
    • 125 volts

    On 2 of the cords here

    The IEC 60320 C7 is an ungrounded 2 Wire connector rated up to 250V and 2.5 Amps Internationally or 125V and 10 Amps in North America. The C7 mates with a C8 inlet, and is commonly used for laptop power supplies, video game consoles, televisions, and other double-insulated small appliances. This connector is sometimes referred to as a "Figure-8" or "Shotgun" connector due to it's shape. A variation of the C7 exists, sometimes referred to as a C7P or C7 Polarized, although it is not documented in the IEC 60320 standard. The C7P has one square side and one circular side so the connector only mates with the inlet using the correct pin configuration.

    Mates with IEC 60320 C8 Inlet

  • South Africa SANS 164-1 (BS546) 3Pin 16A (LARGE) Type M plug

    Plug · International

    South Africa SANS 164-1 (BS546) 3Pin 16A (LARGE) Type M

    • 16 Amps
    • 250 volts

    On 1 of the cords here (50%)

    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

  • India IS694 IA16A3 (BS546) 3Pin 16A (LARGE) Type M plug

    Plug · International

    India IS694 IA16A3 (BS546) 3Pin 16A (LARGE) Type M

    • 16 Amps
    • 250 volts

    On 1 of the cords here (50%)

    You are on the India IS694 IA16A3 (BS546) 3Pin 16A (LARGE) Type M family page.

About Black Type M South Africa SANS164-1 BS546 Down Angle to IEC320 C7 2.5A 250V

World Cord Sets supplies black type m south africa sans164-1 bs546 down angle to iec320 c7 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

Connector (female end)

IEC 60320 C7

Certifications & compliance

  • SABS
  • RoHS
  • BIS
  • 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.