Crouse-Hinds CRS-53 57 Series Malleable Iron Hex Head Bushed Nipple, 3-Inch

Crouse-Hinds CRS-53 57 Series Malleable Iron Hex Head Bushed Nipple, 3-Inch

The Crouse-Hinds CRS-53, part of the 57 series, is a 3-Inch malleable iron hex head bushed conduit nipple with a non-insulated throat, engineered to join conduit runs and fittings within rigid or IMC conduit systems. Built from malleable iron for strength and corrosion resistance, this bushed nipple features a hex head design for secure, tool-assisted tightening in tight enclosure and box connections. Electrical contractors and maintenance crews rely on this type of fitting to maintain a continuous, code-compliant conduit pathway while protecting conductors from abrasion at the connection point. As a recognized member of the Crouse-Hinds 57 series conduit nipple line, the CRS-53 is a dependable choice for professional installations that demand a durable, precisely sized connection between conduit and enclosure.

Key Features

• Trade Size: 3-Inch, sized for standard rigid and IMC conduit runs requiring a bushed nipple connection.
• Durable Construction: Malleable Iron body provides strength, impact resistance, and long-term durability in demanding electrical installations.
• Hex Head Design: Hex head profile allows for secure wrench-tightened installation into enclosures, boxes, and other conduit bodies.
• Bushed Nipple Configuration: Non-Insulated Throat construction connects two conduit sections or a conduit run to an enclosure while maintaining a smooth entry point that protects conductor insulation.
• 57 Series Fitting: Part of the Crouse-Hinds 57 series of conduit nipples, a recognized line of malleable iron connection fittings trusted across commercial and industrial electrical trades.
• Corrosion Resistance: Malleable iron composition helps the fitting withstand harsh installation environments over time.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Conduit Nipple
• Trade Size: 3-Inch
• Material: Malleable Iron
• Head Style: Hex Head
• Throat Type: Non-Insulated
• Series: 57

Typical Applications

• Rigid and IMC Conduit Systems
• Conduit-to-Enclosure Connections
• Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installations
• Conduit Extension and Repair Work
• Panelboard and Junction Box Entries

Why Crouse-Hinds?

Crouse-Hinds is a long-established name in electrical conduit fittings, and the malleable iron construction of the 57 series bushed nipple reflects a focus on durability for demanding conduit systems. Choosing a Crouse-Hinds fitting like the CRS-53 helps ensure a secure, code-compliant conduit connection built for professional electrical work, backed by a fitting line contractors and maintenance crews have relied on for continuous, abrasion-protected conduit pathways.