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CORD CONNECTORS

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Cord ConnectorsCord ConnectorsCord Connectors

8Feature / Benefit• Metallic• Nonmetallic

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8Feature / Benefit• Metallic

RangerT&B Cord Fitting

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8Ranger Cord FittingsThomas & Betts


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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Gland Nut

9 full threads of engagement

Gives you the power for greater range

NPT Size right on the gland

Cord range right on the gland

…Easy identification

Hex edge creates easy use with channel locks

…Ease of use

Splines create easy space to tighten with screwdriver

…Great for tight spaces

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2-Part internal component system

Why 2 parts?

Finger grips1. Self Centering. Guaranteed proper

installation each time. No floating component.

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.

Stepped interior

Neoprene Grommet1. Stepped interior closes fingers on

plastic piece. 2. Tapered end provides superior

liquidtight seal.

TaperedEnd

Neoprene GrommetGrommet custom fits the “bugle”

shaped body.

10 threads allows great range

8 threads allow great strength Bugle Shape

Competition: Liquid TightCompetition: Liquid TightCompetition: Liquid Tight

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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Thomas & Betts “Water Dynamic”.Unique Umbrella designSheds water away from theFitting


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


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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Competition: Cord ConnectorsCompetition: Cord ConnectorsCompetition: Cord Connectors

8HubbellHubbell


8HubbellHubbell

Knurled Edge-

•Easy slipping

•No Splines

• Tough to fasten in tight spaces

• No ID on the fitting. What size is it good for?


8HubbellHubbell

Chomper Grip-Can damage conductors

Chomping action can damage wires when tightened or flexed

Misalignment can damage integrity


8HubbellHubbell

Cork Grommet vs. Stepped Grommet


8HubbellHubbell

Less Material, less threads.


Hubbell

T&B Hubbell

Well DefinedBugle


8Feature / Benefit• Steel & Aluminum Bodies

Application Specific Choices Aluminum is Screw Machined

• Gland Nut Labeled Part Number & Cord SizeEasy to Size Without Carton

APPLETON


APPLETON

Gland Nut


APPLETON

T&B Appleton


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


APPLETON vs T&B

Metal Washer

Washer can act as knife

Label very difficult to remove. Not very attractive.


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


8Feature / Benefit• Steel & Aluminum Bodies

Crouse Hinds / Midwest


8Weakness• Smaller more common sizes come in a bag

disassembled


Washer can be cut into cable

No identification of range

Grommet can extrude out of the fitting. (Tearing material)

Larger sizes go to a very large hex. Wastes Space

Large Diameter

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”


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



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


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

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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

NonNonNon---Metallic Cord FittingsMetallic Cord FittingsMetallic Cord Fittings

2 Types:• Industrial Grade

• Nonmetallic Ranger


8Cord Connector

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2 Types:• Industrial Grade

• Black Beauty


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)


8Cord Connector

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Silver Grip. Available in…• Stainless Steel• Aluminum


8Cord Connectors

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2 Types:• Industrial Grade• OEM/Commercial Grade

Spiral Cord

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”


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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