What power can an extension cord with a 6A plug withstand?

Sergei asks:

Hello! I bought a private roll of extension cord from a private trader. There are no questions on the cable, the cross section is definitely enough for 16A, but the plug is written in 6A (it seems to be this model, but the firm is exactly this SQ1806-0001), but the cable outlet is 16A (it seems to be this model, but the firm is exactly this SQ1806- 0031). That is, this extension cord will withstand electrical appliances at 16A at normal voltage in the apartment, or the plug will not withstand and will begin to melt. The seller said he could stand it, but I have doubts. Thanks in advance for your reply!

The answer to the question:

Hello! I bought a specially powerful plug for powerful devices, for example, for a microwave, it is 16 amperes, but even more than that, its device is not the same as a regular plug, i.e. there, no screw is screwed into the plug and the wire is wound there, and a screw terminal block is installed on the plug, the wire is inserted into it and clamped. Convenient in installation, and the design inspires confidence.

In general, it will work as it is. But not the fact that it will last long under maximum load.

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