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1/2-90 TITE-BITE CONNECTOR
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Product Specs
- Number Of Batteries:
- 0
- Product Group:
- Conduit & Raceway
- Product Type:
- AC/MC/Flex Connector
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Flexible Conduit & Fittings
- Product Color:
- Metallic
- Product Material:
- Steel
Thomas & Betts 323 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) I need a connector for 3/8 inch MC cable going into a 3/4 inch knockout - is the Thomas & Betts 323 the right part?
No. The Thomas & Betts 323 is a 1/2 inch 90 degree Tite-Bite connector, so it is built for a 1/2 inch knockout. For a 3/4 inch knockout with 3/8 inch cable, the Arlington 407AST SNAP2IT MC cable connector is the part made for that combination - it pairs a 3/4 inch knockout with 3/8 inch cable and comes in packs of 100.
2) What is the difference between the Thomas & Betts 323 Tite-Bite connector and the Arlington 380ST Snap2It connector?
The Thomas & Betts 323 is a 1/2 inch 90 degree AC/MC/flex connector with a steel body, so the cable enters at a right angle to the box knockout - useful when the cable has to turn tight against a stud or ceiling deck. The Arlington 380ST is a SNAP2IT series snap-in MC/AC cable connector sized for 3/8 inch cable and is supplied in packs of 100. Choose by geometry first: if you need the cable to make the bend at the box, the 90 degree 323 does it; if the run comes straight into the knockout, a straight snap-in body is the simpler fitting.
3) Why use a 90 degree flex connector instead of a straight one?
A 90 degree connector like the 323 turns the cable right at the enclosure, which is what you want when the box sits tight to a stud, a joist, or a wall and there is no room to sweep the flex around. On an open run with clearance behind the box, a straight connector is simpler and cheaper to pull into. The 323 is the 1/2 inch 90 degree version.
4) Is the Thomas & Betts 323 connector steel or die-cast zinc?
Steel, with a metallic finish. That matters for maintaining the equipment grounding path through a metallic flex or MC run, and it holds up better than plastic-bodied fittings in a mechanical room or a panel gutter where fittings take knocks.
5) What is the difference between a Tite-Bite connector and a snap-in MC connector?
The T&B 323 Tite-Bite is a steel fitting that bites onto the cable and is secured mechanically at the connector. A snap-in type, like the Arlington SNAP2IT 380ST for 3/8 inch MC/AC, pushes into the knockout and locks without a locknut, which speeds up repetitive box terminations. Pick the snap-in style for volume rough-in work on 3/8 inch cable; pick the 323 when you need a 1/2 inch, 90 degree termination.
6) Will the T&B 323 work for flexible metal conduit as well as MC cable?
Yes. The 323 is catalogued as an AC/MC/flex connector, so it covers armored cable, metal-clad cable, and flexible metal conduit at the 1/2 inch size. One fitting number for all three keeps the stockroom simple on MRO carts.
7) Can the Arlington SNAP2IT connectors be used in place of the Thomas & Betts 323 on a 90 degree cable entry?
Not directly. The Thomas & Betts 323 is a 90 degree body in 1/2 inch, which turns the cable at the enclosure. The Arlington 380ST and 407AST are SNAP2IT series MC/AC cable connectors specified by cable and knockout size - 3/8 inch cable on the 380ST, and 3/8 inch cable into a 3/4 inch knockout on the 407AST - so substituting one of them means the cable has to make its bend in free air ahead of the box rather than inside the fitting.
8) How do I order the Thomas & Betts 323 so I get the right fitting?
Order by manufacturer part number 323 from Thomas & Betts. That single number is the 1/2 inch, 90 degree Tite-Bite connector in steel; there are no finish or size options to specify.
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Does the Thomas & Betts 323 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Thomas & Betts 323 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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