What it is
The 1301440078 is the Safeway 130144 series member configured as a NEMA 5-15P plug — a 3-position grounded male-blade power connector rated 15 A at 125 V AC, designed for free-hanging inline assembly on a cord end rather than panel or board mount.
Key ratings and what they mean
Rated 15 A at 125 V AC, the NEMA 5-15P plug pairs cord-clamp strain relief with screw termination — the clamp secures the cable jacket against pull-out, while the screw-down field termination requires no crimp tooling. The dual listing under CSA and UL covers both Canadian and US market requirements for a cord-connected product — both agencies type-test to the same NEMA fold, so for most US or North American equipment builds one certification covers the grounded-plug requirement.
Where this class of connector is used
NEMA 5-15P plugs like the 1301440078 terminate the supply cord on commercial and industrial equipment shipped into North American markets — anything from HVAC units and commercial appliances to power distribution racks that expect a standardised grounded cord attachment rather than a proprietary connector. The free-hanging inline mount means it is assembled at the factory as a cord-end fitting and is not intended to pass through an enclosure wall; the cord clamp takes the mechanical load off the blade terminations when the cord is tensioned.
Lifecycle and sourcing
The 1301440078 is Active and ROHS3 Compliant — it is in standard production and carries no listed successor or cross-reference in this series, so the exact order code is the BOM entry to carry forward.