Product Description
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Milwaukee Cord Strain Relief
Model Number: 44-76-0135
The Milwaukee 44-76-0135 is a genuine OEM Cord Strain Relief, the flexible rubber cord protector fitted where the power cord enters the tool housing. Its job is to support the cord right at the point it exits the tool and prevent it from bending sharply against the hard edge of the housing. By distributing the bend over a longer radius and cushioning the cord against the housing, the strain relief protects the single most vulnerable spot on any corded tool. That entry point is where cords fail: repeated flexing and chafing at the housing edge cracks the outer jacket and insulation, and eventually fatigues and breaks the conductors inside. When the strain relief is cracked, hardened, torn, or missing, the cord flexes directly against the housing and fails prematurely, which is both a downtime problem and a genuine safety concern, since a damaged cord on a corded tool is a shock hazard. Replacing it with the correct genuine Milwaukee OEM part restores proper cord support because the part is sized to both the housing opening and the cord diameter, which a generic boot cannot be counted on to match.
Because Milwaukee Tool specifies replacement parts by both catalog number and serial number, always verify your tool's serial number against the official Milwaukee service parts diagram before placing your order, since running production changes can alter part compatibility within the same catalog number. Milwaukee designed this strain relief for use in heat guns and sanders, and it is standard hardware referenced across a wide range of Milwaukee corded tools, including the 8977 Heat Gun and the 5920 and 5925 Belt Sanders, appearing at Figure 13 on heat gun bulletins 54-05-0641 and 54-05-0650. Confirm the figure position and quantity for your specific tool on its parts diagram before ordering. A screwdriver is typically required to open the tool housing to replace this part. The cord clamp and cord set that work together with the strain relief to secure the power cord vary by model and are sold separately, so refer to your tool's parts diagram for the correct part numbers. When replacing the strain relief, inspect the length of the cord for cracking or damage, and if the cord itself is compromised, replace the cord set at the same time.
Features
- Genuine Milwaukee OEM service part, not an aftermarket substitute
- Flexible rubber cord strain relief and cord protector
- Supports the power cord where it enters the tool housing
- Prevents sharp cord bending that cracks insulation and breaks conductors
- Distributes cord flex over a longer radius and cushions it against the housing
- Protects the most common failure point on a corded tool
- Designed by Milwaukee for use in heat guns and sanders
- Standard hardware referenced across many Milwaukee corded tools
- Restores cord support on a tool with a cracked, hardened, or missing strain relief
- Helps prevent premature cord failure and the shock hazard of a damaged cord
- Direct-fit replacement, screwdriver typically required to open the housing
- Verify fitment and quantity by tool model and serial number
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Milwaukee Tool
- Part Number: 44-76-0135
- Official Description: Cord Strain Relief
- Component Type: Cord Protector and Strain Relief
- Material: Flexible rubber
- Primary Fitment: Milwaukee heat guns and sanders, including the 8977 Heat Gun and 5920 and 5925 Belt Sanders
- Also Referenced On: Many additional Milwaukee corded tools - verify by model and serial number
- Parts Diagram Position: Figure 13 on bulletins 54-05-0641 and 54-05-0650; verify the figure for your specific tool
- Quantity: Sold individually, (1) required per tool
- Part Type: Genuine Milwaukee OEM Replacement Part
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 44-76-0135 Cord Strain Relief
The Cord Set and Cord Clamp that work with this strain relief are NOT included, vary by model, and are sold separately - refer to your tool's parts diagram for the correct part numbers. Always verify by serial number using Milwaukee's online parts lookup before ordering.
