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Bushings 2-1/2 Anti-Short 8 MC (Bag 10)
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Arra Compliant:
- C
- Buy American Compliant:
- C
- Country Of Origin:
- MUL
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Language Code:
- EN
- Order Minimum Imperial:
- 10
- Order Minimum Uom Imperial:
- CT
- Pack Type:
- Bag
- Product Group:
- Electrical Fittings
- Product Height:
- 3 in
- Product Length:
- 4 in
- Product Weight:
- 0.49 lbs
- Product Width:
- 4 in
- Remarks:
- The catalog UPC differ from the tarnsaction daat spreadsheet UPC
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Bushings
- Product Type:
- Anti-Short Bushings
- Type2:
- Anti-Short Bushings
- Product Details:
- Anti-Short Bushings
- Product Material:
- Nylon
Metallics ASB8 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is an anti-short bushing actually for in an MC cable termination?
It is the little red nylon insert (often called a red head) that slips inside the cut end of the armor before the connector goes on, so the sharp spiral edge of the armor cannot cut into the conductor insulation. The ASB8 is molded in nylon and sits between the armor and the conductors at the connector.
2) How many anti-short bushings come in a bag of Metallics ASB8?
They ship bagged, 10 bushings to a bag, and 10 count is also the order minimum. For a panel or branch-circuit rough-in you need one per cable end you terminate, so count both ends of every MC whip.
3) Do Metallics ASB8 bushings meet Buy American requirements for a federally funded job?
Metallics lists the ASB8 as Buy American compliant and ARRA compliant. Country of origin is recorded as multiple, so if your specification demands a single named origin on the submittal, that is the detail to pin down.
4) Are anti-short bushings included with MC connectors, or do I have to buy them separately?
Buy them separately when your connector does not come with them. Plenty of MC connectors are listed without an integral anti-short feature, and inspectors in many jurisdictions still want to see the bushing in place at the termination. The ASB8 covers the 8 MC size.
5) Will a nylon anti-short bushing hold up in a hot ceiling space or mechanical room?
The ASB8 is molded nylon, which is the standard material for this part and is what makes it rigid enough to keep the armor edge off the insulation without deforming in normal building temperatures. It is an insulating insert, not a load-bearing part.
6) What is the shipping weight on a bag of Metallics ASB8 bushings?
A pack comes in at 0.49 lbs, with carton dimensions of 4 x 3 x 4 inches. Light enough to throw a few bags in the van for a full floor of MC terminations.
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Does the Metallics ASB8 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics ASB8 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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