China, the world’s main manufacturing hub for power plugs and adapters, offers a range of traditional and smart types. These devices come in two- and three-prong variants with round pins or flat blades to suit socket styles in different countries.
In the traditional category, widely available are power plugs based on assigned letters of the alphabet. There are A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N and O types, with 100 to 220V rated voltage, 50/60Hz frequency and 2.5,5, 10, 13 and 16A rated current. They are compliant with UL, cUL, VDE, CCC, CSA, BS, VDE, SAA, BSI, PSB, PSE, T-Mark and RoHS standards.
Common power adapters that can be sourced are wall-mount and desktop kinds with 100 to 240VAC input voltage, 50/60Hz frequency and 5, 9, 12 and 24VDC output voltage. These meet UL, CE, VDE, CCC, CSA and RoHS requirements.
In recent years, Chinese manufacturers have added smart plugs and adapters to their catalogs, riding on the automation trend. These products offer a convenient alternative to enabling remote control of appliances, A/V equipment, lamps and other devices from a mobile app.
Most suppliers use components, such as metal pins, wires, transformers and other passive components, controllers, PCBs and shells, sourced domestically. The cost of these materials has remained generally stable. However, due to competition, some companies lower their product prices to get more orders. This trend is expected to continue in the coming months.
Smart plug
Company: Guangdong LDNIO Electronic Technology Co. Ltd
Guangdong LDNIO’s model SCW10050 is a smart power plug with a rating of 250V,
maximum 10A and 2,500W and Wi-Fi operating frequency of 2.4GHz. It has a one-time smart reminder feature and timer functions. This 50x50x63.8mm product has safety shutters and EMC certification.
MOQ: 50 units
Lead time: 7 days
GaN power adapter
Company: Guangdong LDNIO Electronic Technology Co. Ltd
The A2317c from Guangdong LDNIO is a GaN power adapter with a 30W PD and an 18W QC3.0 fast charging ports and an EU or a US plug. Its PD output ratings are 5V 3A, 9V 3A, 12V 2.5A and 20V 1.5A and QC3.0 5V 3A, 9V 2A and 12V 1.5A. This product is CE-approved and RoHS-compliant.
MOQ: 10 units
Lead time: 7 days
Schuko plug
Company: Ningbo A-Line Cable & Wire Co. Ltd
Ningbo A-Line offers the AL-153-2, a 250V, 16A Schuko plug compliant with CEE-7 and IEC884-1 standards and with VDE, KEMA and CEBEC certifications. The supplier can also provide plugs with power cords.
MOQ: 1,000 units
Lead time: 20 days
Brazil/EU plug
Company: Ningbo A-Line Cable & Wire Co. Ltd
The AC09021 from Ningbo A-Line is a power plug with two round pins compatible with sockets in Brazil and the EU. This IMQ-marked product has a 250V, 2.5 or 10A rating.
MOQ: 1,000 units
Lead time: 20 days
Industrial plug
Company: Ningbo Jianuo Electronic Co. Ltd
This industrial power plug from Ningbo Jianuo, model JN-E001, has a rated voltage of 125V. Its body is made of ABS.
MOQ: 1,000 units
Lead time: 15 days
UK plug
Company: Ningbo Jianuo Electronic Co. Ltd
Ningbo Jianuo’s JN_E0616939 is a three-pin UK power plug with a pure copper conductor and a plastic body. The CE-marked plug has input and output ratings of 100 to 240V, 50/60Hz, 0.15A and 5V, 1,000mA.
MOQ: 1,000 units
Lead time: 15 days
