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8Feature / Benefit• Metallic• Nonmetallic
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8Feature / Benefit• Metallic
RangerT&B Cord Fitting
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8Feature / Benefit• Gland Nut
Designed for Channelock InstallationChannels for LiquidsNo Pooling Around IDDouble PlatedLow Torque Required
• Nylon 66 Slip RingKeeps Cable from TwistingSelf CenteringEasier to Install
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Finger grips1. Self Centering. Guaranteed proper
installation each time. No floating component.
2. Fingers are critical component for providing superior pull-out
Neoprene Grommet1. Stepped interior closes fingers on
plastic piece. 2. Tapered end provides superior
liquidtight seal.
TaperedEnd
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8Feature / Benefit• Sure Tight Gland Nut
Self Cleaning ThreadsDouble Redundant liquidtight function
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8Feature / Benefit• Sure Tight Gland Nut
Umbrella Effect
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8Ranger Fitting
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Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max
T&B Crouse-Hinds Appleton Hubbell1/2" 2920 0.125 0.375 CGB192 0.125 0.250 CG-1250S 0.125 0.187 07401004 0.187 0.2501/2" 2921 0.310 0.560 CGB193 0.250 0.375 CG-1850S 0.187 0.312 07401006 0.250 0.3751/2" 2922 0.500 0.750 CGB194 0.375 0.500 CG-3150S 0.312 0.437 07401008 0.375 0.5001/2" CGB195 0.500 0.625 CG-3750S 0.375 0.500 07401010 0.500 0.6251/2" CGB196 0.625 0.750 CG-5050S 0.500 0.625 074011247 0.625 0.7501/2" CG-6250S 0.625 0.7503/4" 2930 0.125 0.375 CGB292 0.125 0.250 CG-1275S 0.125 0.250 07401011 0.187 0.2503/4" 2931 0.310 0.560 CGB293 0.250 0.375 CG-2575S 0.250 0.375 07401013 0.250 0.3753/4" 2932 0.500 0.750 CGB294 0.375 0.500 CG-3775S 0.375 0.500 07401015 0.375 0.5003/4" CGB295 0.500 0.625 CG-5075S 0.500 0.625 07401017 0.500 0.6253/4" CGB296 0.625 0.750 CG-6275S 0.625 0.750 07401018 0.625 0.7501" 2940 0.310 0.560 CGB393 0.250 0.375 CG-37100S 0.375 0.500 074011195 0.375 0.5001" 2941 0.500 0.750 CGB394 0.375 0.500 CG-50100S 0.500 0.625 07401019 0.500 0.6251" 2942 0.700 0.950 CGB395 0.500 0.625 CG-62100S 0.625 0.750 07401021 0.625 0.7501" CGB396 0.625 0.750 CG-75100S 0.750 0.875 07401023 0.750 0.8751" CGB397 0.750 0.875 CG-87100S 0.875 1.000 07401025 0.875 1.0001" CGB398 0.875 1.000
9 16 16 15
TOTALSKU's
CORD GRIP COMPARISON
SVO, SV, SVTMin Max # 18 #18 #16 #14 #18 #16 #14 #12 #10 #8 #6
T&B1/2" 2920 0.125 0.375 X X X X1/2" 2921 0.310 0.560 X X X X X1/2" 2922 0.500 0.750 X X X X X X3/4" 2930 0.125 0.375 X X X X3/4" 2931 0.310 0.560 X X X X X3/4" 2932 0.500 0.750 X X X X X X1" 2940 0.310 0.560 X X X X X1" 2941 0.500 0.750 X X X X X X1" 2942 0.700 0.950 X X
SVO, SV, SVTMin Max # 18 #18 #16 #14 #18 #16 #14 #12 #10 #8 #6
T&B1/2" 2920 0.125 0.375 X X X1/2" 2921 0.310 0.560 X X X X X1/2" 2922 0.500 0.750 X X X3/4" 2930 0.125 0.375 X X X3/4" 2931 0.310 0.560 X X X X X3/4" 2932 0.500 0.750 X X X1" 2940 0.310 0.560 X X X X X1" 2941 0.500 0.750 X X X1" 2942 0.700 0.950 X X
SVO, SV, SVTMin Max # 18 #18 #16 #14 #18 #16 #14 #12 #10 #8 #6
T&B1/2" 2920 0.125 0.375 X1/2" 2921 0.310 0.560 X X X X X1/2" 2922 0.500 0.750 X X3/4" 2930 0.125 0.375 X3/4" 2931 0.310 0.560 X X X X X3/4" 2932 0.500 0.750 X X1" 2940 0.310 0.560 X X X X X1" 2941 0.500 0.750 X X1" 2942 0.700 0.950 X X
4 Conductor SJ, SJO, SJT, SJTO S, SO, ST, STO
SJ, SJO, SJT, SJTO S, SO, ST, STO2 Conductor
3 Conductor SJ, SJO, SJT, SJTO S, SO, ST, STO
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8Feature / Benefit• Gland Nut
Designed for Channelock InstallationChannels for LiquidsNo Pooling Around IDDouble PlatedLow Torque Required
• Nylon 66 Slip RingKeeps Cable from TwistingSelf CenteringEasier to Install
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8Complies With:• JIC Standards• UL Listed As Liquid Tight Strain Relief & Outlet Bushing
File 13983
• CSA Certified WatertightFile 589 & 4484
• Suitable for Hazardous Location CL1 Div2 - CL 2 Div 1 - CL 3 Div 1,2 where General PurposeEquipment is Specified by NEC
• Federal Specs WF406B & WF408B• Meets Coast Guard CG293
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8HubbellHubbell
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8HubbellHubbell
Knurled Edge-
•Easy slipping
•No Splines
• Tough to fasten in tight spaces
• No ID on the fitting. What size is it good for?
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8HubbellHubbell
Chomper Grip-Can damage conductors
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8HubbellHubbell
Cork Grommet vs. Stepped Grommet
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8HubbellHubbell
Less Material, less threads.
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Hubbell
T&B Hubbell
Well DefinedBugle
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8Feature / Benefit• Steel & Aluminum Bodies
Application Specific Choices Aluminum is Screw Machined
• Gland Nut Labeled Part Number & Cord SizeEasy to Size Without Carton
APPLETON
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APPLETON
Gland Nut
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APPLETON vs T&B
Gland Nut•Flat top encourages liquid pooling into enclosure.• Only 3 ½ threads
Pumpkin shaped gland nut• Self Cleaning Threads• Umbrella design pushes liquids away from the box. (no pooling)• Serated threads also provides fail safe escape fo water to escape (if installed poorly)• Double Plated• 7 Threads ensures strength
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APPLETON vs T&B
Metal Washer
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8Weakness• ONLY Two Choices of Material
UL Listed Through 1 1/4” OnlyCan Abrade Jacket of Cable
• More Rounded Gland NutDoes Not Work as Well with Crescent Wrench
• Steel Slip RingCan Cut Cable, Causing Corrosion
Sealing BusingHarder Material more Torque to CompressNot Marked with Cable SizeLow Pull Out Value
APPLETON
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8Feature / Benefit• Steel & Aluminum Bodies
Crouse Hinds / Midwest
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8Weakness• Smaller more common sizes come in a bag
disassembled
Crouse Hinds / Midwest
Larger sizes go to a very large hex. Wastes Space
Large Diameter
Crouse-HindsCGB194
(1/2” .35” to .50”)= 1.875”
T&B2921
(1/2” .31” to .56”)= 1.125”
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8Weakness• Round & Hex Gland Nuts
ID Design can Cause Pooling
• Steel Slip RingCan Abrade Jacket of CableCan Rust in Abrasive Environment
• Neoprene BushingNo Identification on Grommet Except Part #
• 1/2 & 3/4” Sold Unassembled
Crouse Hinds / Midwest
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8Weakness• Gland Nut
Can Cause Pooling in Nylon Connectors
• Nylon Slip Ring & ChuckDesign can be off Center & Cut into Jacket
Not Shipped with Locknut or Sealing Ring
RACO
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8Feature / Benefit• Malleable Iron Construction
Stronger than Most Materials
• Two Types of Sealing RingsGrip Tight - Strain Relief Limits Cord BendGold Seal
• Neoprene & PVC Bushing -Seals Cord To Connector
• Shipped with O-Ring & Locknut
OZ Gedney
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8Weakness• Malleable Iron Design
Aesthetically Inferior, NOT Stronger than SteelSmall Hex area Hard to Work With
• ID of Gland Nut forms PoolHolds Moisture at Critical Point
• Internal Plating Painted?Poor Corrosion Protection
Grip Tight Slip RingMust Fit into Notches in GrommetSlower to Install
Neoprene Bushing not as good as Buna-N
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NonNonNon---Metallic Cord FittingsMetallic Cord FittingsMetallic Cord Fittings
2 Types:• Industrial Grade• OEM/Commercial Grade
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2 Types:• Industrial Grade
• Nonmetallic Ranger
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8Cord Connector
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2 Types:• Industrial Grade
• Black Beauty
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2 Types:• Industrial Grade
• Black Beauty
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8Black Beauty
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• Made of Nylon (stronger than PVC)• Chuck design gives it the strongest pull out strength• Submersible Rated (NEMA 6P)
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8Cord Connector
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Silver Grip. Available in…• Stainless Steel• Aluminum
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8Cord Connectors
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2 Types:• Industrial Grade• OEM/Commercial Grade
8Assumption: Real Estate is expensive in a panel…
8Solution: Multi Hole Cord Fittings
MultiMultiMulti---Hole Cord ConnectorsHole Cord ConnectorsHole Cord Connectors
#8 means of saving time and money in a #8 means of saving time and money in a #8 means of saving time and money in a panelpanelpanel………
8Assumption: Real Estate is expensive in a panel…
8Solution: Multi Hole Cord Fittings
OLD Method New MethodBuy (3) CCNPT-12-G @ $1,49 each $4.47Time to install fittings ([email protected] hours) 0.48 hoursHourly Rate ($20/hr) 9.60$ Total Material and Labor Cost $14.07
Total Space Required to install 3 fittings 4.18"(w/ 1/2" clearance per fitting)
Buy (1) CCNPT-12-G-3 @ $2.23 each $2.23Time to install fittings ([email protected] hours) 0.20 hoursHourly Rate ($20/hr) 4.00$ Total Material and Labor Cost $6.23
Total Space Required to install 3 fittings 1.06"(w/ 1/2" clearance per fitting)
>Savings of $7.84, and over 3”
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8Feature / Benefit• Available Materials
Malleable IronNylonStainless SteelDie Cast (1/2 & 3/4)
Choose What is Best for Application EnvironmentNeoprene Buna N Bushing
Can be Purchased SeparatelyMulti HolesCord Size Stamped on Bushing Eliminates Guess WorkCustomer can Interchange Bushings
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