The detachable power cord you get when you buy an electronic device is not always the one you need – sometimes a right-angle power cord would serve you better. Especially when your device is located in a tight space and is sharing an electrical outlet with other components, a right-angle power cord will make your installation more functional.

Angled AC cords, also referred to as 90-degree power cords whether they angle right or left, can replace the universal power cords you use for computers, monitors, servers, printers, scanners, AV equipment, and more. These CPU/PDU power cables come in four main types:

Following are four ways you can benefit from power cords with 90-degree angled plugs and connectors:

4 Benefits of Right-Angle Power Cords:

  1. More Compact Installations: Straight plugs and connectors protrude from outlets, devices, and PDUs, forcing you to increase space between the two. Angled plugs and connectors minimize protrusion, allowing you to move devices closer to the wall, which takes up less space in a room or IT closet. This is especially true when you wall-mount a device.
  2. Less Cord Strain: In tight spaces where a straight plug or connector would force there to be a sharp bend in the power cord, a 90-degree plug or connector helps reduce strain on the cord. This prevents cord damage and ensures a more secure connection.
  3. Directional Cable Routing: When numerous straight plugs and connectors are massed in a small space, they can get tangled and are harder to locate. Angled plugs and connectors direct your power cords away from the mass of wires and any other obstacle. Such managed cable routing makes for quicker cable maintenance and creates a more orderly and professional appearance for your installation.
  4. Emergency Backup: When you replace a straight computer power cord with an angled one, nothing is wasted. You can keep the straight cable as an emergency backup, which is essential for critical electronic devices in the business world.

ShowMeCables offers 90-degree power cords in 10 lengths, 9 form factors, 4 wire gauges, power draws from 10 amps to 20 amps, and connector types that include NEMA 5-15 and C13 to C20. They are made for general indoor use in your office or home.

ShowMeCables’ right-angle power cords are in stock and available with same-day shipping. In-stock products ordered before 5 p.m. ET ship the same day, and if you have any questions about our right-angle power cords, contact our U.S.-based customer service at +1 (888) 519-9505, email us, or chat.