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Crouse-Hinds LTB38 Insulated Throat Liquidtight Connector, Malleable Iron, 3/8-Inch

Crouse-Hinds LTB38 Insulated Throat Liquidtight Connector, Malleable Iron, 3/8-Inch

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Crouse-Hinds LTB38 Insulated Throat Liquidtight Connector, Malleable Iron, 3/8-Inch

The Crouse-Hinds LTB38 is a 3/8-Inch liquidtight straight connector built from malleable iron with a zinc electroplated finish for reliable corrosion resistance in demanding electrical environments. Designed with an insulated throat, this connector protects conductor insulation from abrasion as liquidtight flexible conduit passes through the fitting. Electrical contractors and maintenance crews rely on the LTB38 to join liquidtight flexible metal conduit (LFMC) to enclosures, panels, and equipment housings while maintaining a secure, liquid-resistant seal at the connection point. Its straight-body design and rugged malleable iron construction make it a dependable choice for commercial and industrial electrical systems where moisture intrusion at the conduit termination point must be minimized.

Key Features

  • Trade Size: 3/8-Inch sizing for compatibility with 3/8-Inch liquidtight flexible metal conduit runs.
  • Durable Construction: Malleable iron body delivers rugged strength for demanding industrial and commercial installations.
  • Zinc Electroplated Finish: Zinc electroplating provides added corrosion resistance for extended service life in a variety of environments.
  • Insulated Throat: An integrated insulated throat shields conductor insulation from sharp edges and abrasion during and after installation.
  • Liquidtight Straight Connector Design: Straight-body configuration creates a secure, liquid-resistant connection between liquidtight flexible conduit and equipment enclosures.
  • Connector Type: Purpose-built as a liquidtight connector for use with liquidtight flexible metal conduit (LFMC) systems.

Technical Specifications

  • Product Type: Connector
  • Trade Size: 3/8-Inch
  • Material: Malleable Iron
  • Finish: Zinc Electroplated
  • Throat: Insulated
  • Connector Style: Straight

Typical Applications

  • Liquidtight Flexible Conduit Connections
  • Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installations
  • Equipment Enclosure and Panel Wiring
  • Conduit and Raceway Systems Requiring Liquid Resistance
  • Renovation and New Construction Electrical Work

Why Crouse-Hinds?

Crouse-Hinds builds the LTB38 connector from malleable iron with a zinc electroplated finish, giving installers a durable, corrosion-resistant fitting for liquidtight conduit connections. The insulated throat design reflects a focus on protecting conductor insulation throughout the life of the installation, reducing the risk of abrasion-related faults at the termination point. Professionals specify Crouse-Hinds fittings like the LTB38 for dependable, code-compliant performance on demanding electrical jobs where a secure, liquid-resistant seal between LFMC and equipment enclosures is essential. The combination of rugged malleable iron construction and a protective zinc finish makes this connector a practical choice for contractors who need long-term reliability in both indoor and exposed installation environments.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

list_batch:
CRS-20260917
Product Type:
Straight Liquidtight Connector
Department:
Electrical
Product Subgroup:
Liquidtight Conduit & Fittings
Product Width:
1.13 in
Product Size:
3/8"
Product Height:
1.13 in
Product Length:
1.63 in
Product Material:
Malleable Iron
Product Weight:
0.15 lb
Product Group:
Conduit & Raceway

Crouse-Hinds LTB38 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What conduit does the Crouse-Hinds LTB38 connector work with?
The LTB38 is a 3/8-inch straight connector for liquidtight flexible metal conduit (LFMC). It terminates a 3/8-inch LFMC run into an enclosure, panel, or equipment housing and keeps a liquid-resistant seal at that termination. It is not a fitting for standard (non-liquidtight) flexible metal conduit, and the trade size has to match: 3/8-inch conduit only.
2) I need a liquidtight connector that can angle into a tight enclosure instead of entering straight. What should I use?
The Crouse-Hinds LTB38 is a straight-body liquidtight connector, so the conduit enters the enclosure in line with the fitting. Where the conduit has to approach at an angle, the RACO 4734 is a 1 inch Type B liquidtight multi-position connector in the SWIVEL-LOK series, made of nylon, which lets the conduit be oriented off-axis. Note the size and material difference: the RACO 4734 is 1 inch trade size and nylon-bodied, while the LTB38 is 3/8-inch malleable iron with a zinc electroplated finish.
3) What is the difference between the Crouse-Hinds LTB38 and the Thomas & Betts 306 connector?
Both are straight-body connectors, but they terminate different raceway. The LTB38 is a 3/8-inch liquidtight straight connector in malleable iron with a zinc electroplated finish and an insulated throat, built for liquidtight flexible metal conduit (LFMC). The Thomas & Betts 306 is a Tite-Bite straight connector for 1 inch FMC (standard flexible metal conduit) and is non-insulated, so it does not protect conductor insulation at the throat and is not intended for a liquid-resistant termination. Trade size differs as well: 3/8-inch versus 1 inch.
4) Should I use a straight liquidtight connector or an angled/multi-position one?
Use the straight body LTB38 when the conduit approaches the enclosure in line with the knockout and you have room behind the fitting. When clearance is tight or the conduit has to turn at the box, a multi-position or angled fitting makes more sense, for example the RACO 4734 SWIVEL-LOK multi-position liquidtight connector (1 inch, nylon). Straight fittings are the simpler and more compact termination where geometry allows.
5) Can the LTB38 be used outdoors or in damp industrial areas?
It is built for it. Malleable iron with zinc electroplating gives corrosion resistance, and the liquidtight design minimizes moisture intrusion at the conduit termination. Crouse-Hinds lists it for both indoor and exposed installation environments in commercial and industrial electrical systems.
6) What is the exact part number to order for a 3/8-inch Crouse-Hinds insulated throat liquidtight connector?
Order Crouse-Hinds LTB38. That single catalog number covers the 3/8-inch straight liquidtight connector in malleable iron with the zinc electroplated finish and insulated throat. There are no finish or configuration options to pick on it.
7) When would I choose a non-insulated throat connector over the Crouse-Hinds LTB38?
The LTB38 carries an integrated insulated throat that shields conductor insulation from sharp edges and abrasion at the termination, which matters where conductors are pulled and flexed at the fitting. A non-insulated fitting such as the Thomas & Betts 306 straight Tite-Bite connector is a plain-throat design for FMC at 1 inch trade size. The other distinction is the raceway: the 306 is an FMC fitting, while the LTB38 is built for liquidtight flexible metal conduit where moisture at the conduit termination has to be minimized.
8) Is the RACO 232MSCM an alternative to the Crouse-Hinds LTB38?
No. The RACO 232MSCM is a 4 inch square welded box, 2-1/8 inch deep, with a STAB-IT connector and an M bracket, so it is the enclosure you mount and pull into. The Crouse-Hinds LTB38 is the fitting that terminates 3/8-inch liquidtight flexible metal conduit into an enclosure or panel. On a liquidtight run you would use a connector like the LTB38 at the box entry, not in place of a box.
9) Will the LTB38 bond the conduit for grounding purposes?
The LTB38 body is malleable iron, a metallic fitting used to terminate liquidtight flexible metal conduit to metal enclosures. A nonmetallic connector such as the nylon RACO 4734 does not provide a metal path. Where your installation relies on an equipment grounding conductor rather than the raceway, run the EGC per the job spec.
10) We stock 3M SC0001 stem connectors - does that cover what the Crouse-Hinds LTB38 does?
No, they serve different purposes. The 3M SC0001 is a stem connector rated up to 35 kV for 2 and 1 AWG conductors, so it is a conductor connection device in the SC series. The Crouse-Hinds LTB38 is a raceway fitting: a 3/8-inch straight liquidtight connector in malleable iron that terminates LFMC at an enclosure and protects conductor insulation with an insulated throat. One joins conductors, the other terminates conduit.
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