The useful distinction
Recognize it. Then verify it.
NEMA L6-20R is the corresponding 20 A, 250 V locking receptacle/connector-body configuration. [C220A]
Exact source example HBL2323: construction: Cord-mounted female Insulgrip connector body;nylon clamp,brass contacts,pressure terminal screws;2pole3wiregrounding. rating: 20A250VAC. temperature: 75Cmaximumcontinuous;-40Cwithoutimpact. Exact named variant only. Wire accommodation excluded from connector dimensions.; HBL2310flush variant is different from existing shrouded angled source;preserve both exact scopes.; No literal terminal labels or visible face legend transcribed from faint photograph. No physical compatibility, pin map or hardware validation is established. [C220C]
Source-scoped identification facts
Each value retains its exact example, role and measurement axis. Facts from different parts must not be combined into an invented component.
| Nominal contacts | 3S225NEMA L6-20R locking receptacle; nominal engineering count, not automatically positions, population or a device wiring map. NEMA L6-20R locking receptacle |
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| Dimensions / axis | 2.26 in manufacturer labelled length (HBL2323); 2.26 in manufacturer labelled width (HBL2323); 3.86 in manufacturer labelled height (HBL2323)S848Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. HBL2323. Documented role: socket. Exact named variant only. Wire accommodation excluded from connector dimensions.; HBL2310flush variant is different from existing shrouded angled source;preserve both exact scopes.; No literal terminal labels or visible face legend transcribed from faint photograph. |
| Connector role | socket; socket (HBL2323)S225 · S848Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. NEMA L6-20R locking receptacle HBL2323. Documented role: socket. Exact named variant only. Wire accommodation excluded from connector dimensions.; HBL2310flush variant is different from existing shrouded angled source;preserve both exact scopes.; No literal terminal labels or visible face legend transcribed from faint photograph. |
| Manufacturer | Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems (HBL2323)S848Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. HBL2323. Documented role: socket. Exact named variant only. Wire accommodation excluded from connector dimensions.; HBL2310flush variant is different from existing shrouded angled source;preserve both exact scopes.; No literal terminal labels or visible face legend transcribed from faint photograph. |
| Series | Twist-Lock (HBL2323)S848Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. HBL2323. Documented role: socket. Exact named variant only. Wire accommodation excluded from connector dimensions.; HBL2310flush variant is different from existing shrouded angled source;preserve both exact scopes.; No literal terminal labels or visible face legend transcribed from faint photograph. |
| Exact part / implementation | HBL2323 (HBL2323)S848Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. HBL2323. Documented role: socket. Exact named variant only. Wire accommodation excluded from connector dimensions.; HBL2310flush variant is different from existing shrouded angled source;preserve both exact scopes.; No literal terminal labels or visible face legend transcribed from faint photograph. |
| Recorded markings | Manufacturer documents terminal identification in accordance withUL498. (HBL2323)S848Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. HBL2323. Documented role: socket. Exact named variant only. Wire accommodation excluded from connector dimensions.; HBL2310flush variant is different from existing shrouded angled source;preserve both exact scopes.; No literal terminal labels or visible face legend transcribed from faint photograph. |
| View convention | Published oblique view toward receptacle mating face;no terminal numbering map adopted. (HBL2323)S848Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. HBL2323. Documented role: socket. Exact named variant only. Wire accommodation excluded from connector dimensions.; HBL2310flush variant is different from existing shrouded angled source;preserve both exact scopes.; No literal terminal labels or visible face legend transcribed from faint photograph. |
Not recorded: Positions / cavity span, Populated contacts, Contact rows, Contact pitch, Contact gender / arrangement, Mounting, Coupling / latch, Keying / polarization, Shell / form. Unknown fields stay unknown; illustrations supply no measurements or pin assignments.
Recorded variant and source limits
- Contact/pole count does not establish terminal placement, conductor colors, voltage compatibility or safe substitution.
- No fabrication dimensions, live-work procedure or device-level electrical approval is published.
Bounded facts, visible unknowns
Specifications and limits
| Documented identification | NEMA L6-20R locking receptacle/connector body; 20 A, 250 V, 2-pole, 3-wire. [C220A] |
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| Mechanical dimensions | No independently reviewed mechanical drawing in V39; do not use this page for fabrication, fit testing or tolerance work. |
| Engineering pinout | Source-checked engineering profile available; independent review pending. Open engineering profile → |
| Verified device list | Not included. Check exact device and accessory documentation. |
Use the source-backed form or position count only for identification. Resolve ratings, protocol, direction, wiring, cable construction and exact device support from the relevant equipment and component documentation.
Before you connect
What to check
- Identify the exact connector family and variant from the equipment or cable documentation.
- Keep shape, contact count, protocol, electrical rating and device support as separate facts.
- Do not force, rewire or adapt a connector from this recognition record; resolve the remaining requirements first.
What is not established
This field note does not approve a connection, adapter, cable assembly, rewiring scheme or fabricated part. It intentionally omits unsupported pin assignments and mechanical tolerances.
Your next step
Move from the form to the requirement.
The source trail
Evidence for this page
AI-assisted inspection is not independent engineering review. Source scope and access limitations are disclosed below. Procedural checklists are editorial requirements, not hardware measurements.
Hubbell identifies HBL2323 as a female NEMA L6-20R locking connector body with a two-pole, three-wire grounding configuration.
Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems · HBL2323 industrial female connector body specification sheet ↗S848: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)Exact source example HBL2323: construction: Cord-mounted female Insulgrip connector body;nylon clamp,brass contacts,pressure terminal screws;2pole3wiregrounding. rating: 20A250VAC. temperature: 75Cmaximumcontinuous;-40Cwithoutimpact. Exact named variant only. Wire accommodation excluded from connector dimensions.; HBL2310flush variant is different from existing shrouded angled source;preserve both exact scopes.; No literal terminal labels or visible face legend transcribed from faint photograph. No physical compatibility, pin map or hardware validation is established.
Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems · HBL2323 industrial female connector body specification sheet ↗S848: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)
