15ft NEMA 5-15P to C13 Hospital Grade Computer Power Cord, 16 AWG SJT, 13A/125V, Black

 

The CableLeader PW165-1215 is a Hospital Grade NEMA 5-15P to IEC 60320 C13 power cord built around a 16 AWG SJT cable rated 13A / 125V. The cord connects medical PCs, imaging workstations, dental computers, lab instruments, and premium servers to a 120V US outlet inside healthcare facilities, dental offices, clinical labs, and any environment requiring UL Hospital Grade cord marking. The SJT cable runs 1.31 mm² stranded copper conductors wired line-to-line, neutral-to-neutral, and ground-to-ground.

 

The NEMA 5-15P Hospital Grade plug is marked with a green dot on the plug face that signals UL Hospital Grade compliance to facility electricians, biomeds, and inspectors. The wiring pattern is identical to a standard NEMA 5-15 — two flat blades for line and neutral plus a round protective earth pin — but the plug is engineered for greater grounding reliability, retention force, and abrasion resistance, attributes required for patient-care areas, treatment rooms, and FDA-compliant facilities.

 

The IEC 60320 C13 is the female coupler that seats onto the C14 inlet integrated into medical-grade PCs, imaging workstations, server power supplies, managed switches, and clinical lab equipment. Rated 10A and 70°C at the connector, the C13 is the most widely deployed equipment coupler across IT and clinical hardware, which is why this cord doubles as a hospital grade computer, monitor, or replacement OEM cord for any C14-inlet device. The keyed housing seats only one way.

 

The assembly is UL Listed (cULus file no. E210037 connectors, UL E204978 cable), CSA marked (file no. 204790, FT2 flame), and the SJT conductor carries VW-1 at 105°C / 300V. RoHS 3 compliance restricts lead, mercury, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium. A continuous ground path runs from the NEMA earth pin through the green conductor to the C13 ground terminal, preserving the dedicated grounding integrity that Hospital Grade installs require.

 

The 16 AWG SJT jacket at 8.5 mm outer diameter resists abrasion across hard floors, gurney wheels, and equipment carts, and the molded overmolds lock the crimps and jacket into a single strain-relief body that survives repeated plug cycles. The 13A / 125V rating yields a 1,625-watt ceiling that supports an imaging workstation plus monitor, a dental PC, a server PSU, or a lab instrument cluster — gauge headroom that 18 AWG SVT cords cannot match.

The black jacket provides a professional appearance and suits standard data center and enterprise rack deployments.

 

Compatibility & Ordering Information — PW165-1215 works with any IEC 60320 C14 inlet device, including medical-grade PCs from Dell Healthcare, HP Healthcare Edition, and Lenovo ThinkCentre Medical, dental computers, X-ray and ultrasound consoles, pharmacy and lab PCs, and premium servers from Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, and Lenovo ThinkSystem. The Hospital Grade plug draws from any 120V outlet or patient-care receptacle. Multiple lengths fit bench-top, in-rack, and equipment-cart runs; custom lengths, bulk packaging, and OEM kitting available on request.

 

 

Product Comparison: Choosing the Right Gauge — Hospital Grade 16 AWG vs Standard 18 AWG vs Heavy Duty 14 AWG

All three cords share the same NEMA 5-15P wall plug and IEC 60320 C13 device end, so they look interchangeable on a shelf. The wire gauge, jacket, and connector grade are what determine how much load they carry, how much abrasion they survive, and which facilities can install them. The table below summarizes the decision:

Attribute	Hospital Grade 16 AWG SJT (this product)	Standard 18 AWG SVT	Heavy Duty 14 AWG SJT
Wall-End Connector	NEMA 5-15P Hospital Grade (green dot plug, 120V)	NEMA 5-15P standard 3-prong (120V)	NEMA 5-15P standard 3-prong (120V)
Device-End Connector	IEC 60320 C13	IEC 60320 C13	IEC 60320 C13
Wire Gauge	16 AWG x 3C (1.31 mm²)	18 AWG x 3C (0.824 mm²)	14 AWG x 3C (2.08 mm²)
Jacket Type	SJT (heavier service)	SVT (light service)	SJT (heavier service)
Current / Voltage	13A / 125V (1,625 W max)	10A / 125V (1,250 W max)	15A / 125V (1,875 W max)
Temperature Rating	105°C SJT jacket	60°C SVT jacket	105°C SJT jacket
Hospital Grade Compliance	Yes (green dot plug, UL Hospital Grade marked)	No	No (standard heavy duty, not Hospital Grade)
Cord Outer Diameter	8.5 mm (abrasion resistant)	6.3 mm (flexible for tight routing)	9.5 mm (most abrasion resistant)
Typical Equipment	Medical PCs, imaging workstations, dental computers, lab instruments, premium servers	Desktop PCs, LCD monitors, workgroup printers, network switches	Server PSUs at sustained 15A, PDUs, lab equipment with high inrush, long horizontal runs
Typical Environment	Healthcare facilities, dental offices, clinical labs, pharmacies, patient-care areas, FDA-compliant facilities	Office desktops, in-rack short jumpers, AV credenzas, general IT replacement	Server rooms, equipment closets, industrial floors, high-traffic walkways
Compliance	UL Listed, cUL, CSA, RoHS, Hospital Grade marked	UL Listed, cUL, CSA, RoHS	UL Listed, cUL, CSA, RoHS

Choose Hospital Grade 16 AWG SJT when the facility requires UL Hospital Grade cord marking (healthcare, dental, lab, FDA-compliant environments), when patient-care areas need the green dot visual compliance signal, or when a premium grounding and abrasion upgrade is justified for clinical or IT equipment.
Choose Standard 18 AWG SVT for general desktop, monitor, and printer loads in office and home environments where the equipment does not require Hospital Grade certification and short flexible runs are preferred.
Choose Heavy Duty 14 AWG SJT for sustained 15A server PSU loads, PDU input runs, lab equipment with high inrush, or long horizontal runs where voltage drop and abrasion resistance matter more than Hospital Grade compliance.

 

 

FAQ

Q1. What is the difference between a hospital grade power cord and a standard power cord?

A hospital grade power cord carries a green dot on the NEMA 5-15P plug face and is built to greater grounding reliability, retention force, and abrasion resistance than a standard cord. The cordage and molded ends are UL Hospital Grade marked, allowing the cord to be used in patient-care areas, treatment rooms, and FDA-compliant facilities where standard cords are not approved. Outside of healthcare, the same construction also serves as a premium upgrade for clinical labs, dental offices, and IT racks that benefit from greater grounding integrity.

Q2. Is this hospital grade cord compatible with my medical PC, imaging workstation, or server?

Yes, as long as the device has a standard IEC 60320 C14 inlet. The C13 end mates with the C14 inlet built into most medical-grade PCs and imaging workstations, dental chair-side computers, lab instruments, server PSUs, managed switches, and printers, and the Hospital Grade NEMA 5-15P plug fits any standard 120V US outlet, including dedicated patient-care receptacles. Check the rear of your equipment for the three-pin C14 inlet to confirm the match.

Q3. What gauge do I need — 16 AWG, 18 AWG, or 14 AWG — for clinical or computer equipment?

16 AWG at 13A / 125V suits sustained-load clinical and computer equipment up to 1,625 watts, with electrical headroom and abrasion resistance that 18 AWG SVT cords cannot match. Use 18 AWG SVT only for short desktop runs under typical PC and monitor loads, and step up to 14 AWG SJT only for higher-draw equipment or longer runs where voltage drop matters. For most medical PCs, imaging workstations, dental computers, and lab instruments, 16 AWG SJT is the correct middle-ground choice.

Q4. What does the green dot on the plug mean and is it required for hospital use?

The green dot is the UL Hospital Grade visual indicator, signaling that both the plug and cord meet the additional grounding integrity, retention force, and abrasion requirements set out in the Hospital Grade specification. Most healthcare facilities require Hospital Grade cords with the green dot for equipment installed in patient-care areas, treatment rooms, and operating rooms. The green dot is the same indicator that appears on Hospital Grade wall receptacles, allowing facility staff to confirm a complete Hospital Grade circuit at a glance.

Q5. Which hospital grade cord is best for a dental office, lab, or healthcare IT department?

Choose by equipment draw and run length. A 16 AWG SJT Hospital Grade cord at 13A / 125V handles medical-grade PCs, imaging workstations, dental chair-side computers, lab instruments, and server PSUs across most facility installs, and gives the gauge headroom that 18 AWG cords lack. For low-draw desktop equipment in non-clinical office areas, 18 AWG SVT cords are sufficient. For sustained high-draw server PDUs or long horizontal runs through equipment closets, step up to 14 AWG SJT.