Arlington Industries Anti-Short Bushing - Plastic Trade Size 3/8
Professional Cable Protection That Prevents Shorts and Saves Time
The Arlington Industries Anti-Short Bushing is an innovative cable protection solution designed to solve sharp edge damage and electrical shorts. This durable plastic bushing features precision-engineered protection for trade size 3/8 applications, delivering reliable cable safeguarding and installation efficiency that electrical professionals demand.
Innovative Features & Benefits
Advanced Cable Protection
- Anti-Short Design - Prevents cable damage from sharp metal edges, eliminating costly callbacks
- Precision Fit - Engineered for trade size 3/8 openings with secure, wobble-free installation
- Wide Cable Range - Accommodates 14/4 to #4/1 cables including 12/3 and 6/1 configurations
- Durable Plastic Construction - Resists cracking, splitting, and degradation over time
Installation Efficiency
- Quick Snap-In Design - Installs in seconds without tools or fasteners
- Red Color Coding - High visibility for easy identification during inspection
- UL and CSA Listed - Meets rigorous safety standards for professional applications
Technical Specifications
Trade Size: 3/8 inch | Material: High-grade plastic | Height: 0.655 inches | Cable Range: 14/4 to #4/1 (including 12/3, 6/1, 4/1) | Color: Red | Listings: UL, CSA | Standard Packaging: 35,000 pieces for high-volume projects
Quick Installation Process
- Verify trade size 3/8 knockout opening is clean and free of burrs
- Select appropriate bushing for cable size (14/4 to #4/1 range)
- Align bushing with knockout opening from interior side
- Press firmly until bushing snaps securely into place
- Verify bushing is flush and properly seated
- Route cables through protected opening - installation complete
Perfect Applications
Ideal for:
- Electrical Panels - Protects feeder cables entering main and sub-panels
- Junction Boxes - Prevents wire damage at metal box entries
- Conduit Bodies - Safeguards cables at fitting connections
- Commercial Buildings - Essential for multi-wire branch circuits
- Industrial Facilities - Protects power and control wiring
- Residential Upgrades - Code-compliant cable protection for service upgrades
- Data Centers - Critical protection for power distribution
- Healthcare Facilities - Reliable protection for essential circuits
Anti-Short Protection Advantage
Arlington's anti-short bushings eliminate the guesswork and liability of unprotected cable entries. Unlike improvised solutions or inferior bushings that can slip or crack, these precision-engineered protectors provide permanent, code-compliant safeguarding that prevents shorts, reduces callbacks, and ensures long-term system reliability.
Why Choose Arlington Innovation?
Since 1949, Arlington Industries has been the trusted problem-solver for electrical professionals. Our anti-short bushings represent decades of field experience and engineering excellence, delivering the quality, reliability, and installation speed that keep projects on schedule and within budget.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Cable Sizes:
- 14/4, 12/3, 6/1, 4/1
- Color:
- Red
- Height:
- 0.655"
- Listing:
- UL, CSA
- Material S :
- Plastic
- Standard Packaging:
- 35000pcs
- Trade Size:
- 3/8"
- Weight:
- 0.001 lbs/each
- Width:
- 0.655"
- Product Type:
- Flex AC MC Anti-Short Bushings
- Product Group:
- Conduit and Cable Fittings
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Bushings