0160361880 - ESAB OKC 10-25 Female Welding Cable Connector Socket

High-Performance Electrical Connection for Industrial Welding

The ESAB OKC 10 Female Cable Connector (0160361880) is an essential component designed to maintain the integrity and safety of secondary welding circuits. Engineered for professional industrial environments, this connector facilitates a secure, low-resistance link between power sources and welding cables, or between cable extensions. The OKC series is renowned for its reliability, utilizing a proven bayonet-style locking mechanism that ensures a positive electrical contact that will not vibrate loose during operation.

Constructed from high-grade brass, the contact body offers exceptional conductivity, minimizing voltage drop across the connection point. This is critical in precision welding applications where stable arc characteristics are required. The connector is specifically sized for welding cables with a cross-sectional area of 10mm² to 25mm², making it suitable for light to medium-duty welding equipment. The design adheres to strict safety standards, ensuring that the live metal parts are fully recessed within the insulation when mated, protecting the operator from accidental contact.

The external housing is manufactured from a durable, high-dielectric rubber compound. This insulation boot is resistant to common industrial contaminants such as oil, grease, and solvents, as well as the thermal stress generated during prolonged welding cycles. The flexibility of the boot also provides strain relief at the cable entry point, reducing the risk of conductor fatigue and breakage. For maintenance and repair operations (MRO), the ESAB OKC 10 allows for rapid assembly and disassembly, minimizing downtime when replacing damaged cables or reconfiguring equipment setups.

By standardizing on ESAB OKC connectors, facilities ensure compatibility across their welding fleet. This female socket mates perfectly with corresponding OKC 10 or Dinse-style male plugs, providing a universal solution for cable management. Whether used for extending leads or replacing worn equipment sockets, this connector delivers the performance and durability expected from ESAB engineering.