Thomas & Betts 2942NM Cord Connectors-Straight

The 2942NM takes cable from 0.700 inch (17.8 mm) up to 0.950 inch (24.1 mm) outside diameter. Measure the jacket OD of the cord, not the conductor size. Anything under 0.700 inch will not get proper grip from the gland, and anything over 0.950 inch will not seat.

Yes. The 2942NM is rated for ordinary, wet or dry locations and carries an IP65 degree of protection, so it handles dust and low pressure water jets. It is UL listed under E13938 and CSA certified under 52391.

Both are straight cord grip connectors with NPT threads, but they differ in size and body material. The 2942NM has a 1 inch NPT thread and a polyamide/nylon 6.6 body, and it accepts cable diameters of 0.700 inch (17.8mm) to 0.950 inch (24.1mm). The Bridgeport RSR-2106 is an aluminum cord grip connector with a 3/4 inch NPT thread. If the enclosure hub is tapped 3/4 inch, the RSR-2106 matches it; the 2942NM needs a 1 inch tapped hub or an adapter.

Not as a direct swap. The 2942NM lands in a 1 inch NPT opening, while the Bridgeport Fittings RSR-2106 is a 3/4 inch NPT cord grip connector. Dropping the smaller fitting into a 1 inch hub leaves the hole unsealed unless a reducing bushing is added, which affects the IP65 protection the 2942NM carries. Match the thread size to the enclosure hub first, then check the cord outside diameter against the grip's range.

The 2942NM is molded from polyamide (nylon 6.6) and rated from -34 C to +105 C, so it covers unheated storage and freezer docks at the low end and warm machine enclosures at the top. For a metal body instead of nylon, the Bridgeport Fittings RSR-2106 is an aluminum cord grip connector.

Strain relief is built in. The 2942NM is a straight cord connector with an extended clamping range, and the gland nut is shaped to restrict cable bending right at the entry, so the cord is supported without an added grip or bushing.

The Thomas & Betts 2942NM is built from polyamide/nylon 6.6, which is non-conductive and corrosion-free but not a metal body. Where the job calls for a metal cord grip, the Bridgeport Fittings RSR-2106 is an aluminum cord grip connector. Note that it is threaded 3/4 inch NPT rather than the 1 inch NPT of the 2942NM, and confirm its cable diameter range covers your cord before ordering.

The Thomas & Betts 2942NM is rated for ordinary, wet, or dry locations, carries an IP65 degree of protection, and is listed under UL E13938 and CSA 52391, with an operating range of -34 to +105 degrees C and built-in strain relief. The Bridgeport Fittings RSR-2106 is an aluminum 3/4 inch NPT cord grip connector; for a wet exterior application, verify its location rating and sealing against the 2942NM's documented wet-location and IP65 figures, and choose based on which thread size your hub is tapped for.

They ship 10 to an inner carton and 100 to the outer, with the outer running about 8 lbs per 100 pieces. Inner carton measures 8x5x4 inches, outer 16.5x12.8x10.2 inches. Useful numbers if you are stocking a service truck or a shop crib.

Black. All of the 2942NM straight cord connectors are the black polyamide body, which keeps a consistent look where multiple cords enter the same panel face.