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Crouse-Hinds Mogul Pulling Elbow, copper-free aluminum, tapered thread, for rigid/IMC conduit — shown with cover installed, 3/4 front angle view

Crouse-Hinds LBNEC Mogul Pulling Elbow, Copper-Free Aluminum, Rigid/IMC

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Model: LBNEC8

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Crouse-Hinds LBNEC Mogul Pulling Elbow: Copper-Free Aluminum, Rigid/IMC

The Crouse-Hinds LBNEC Mogul Pulling Elbow is a large-radius conduit elbow designed to simplify wire pulling in rigid metal conduit (RMC) and intermediate metal conduit (IMC) systems. The removable cover plate provides direct access to the conduit interior, allowing conductors to be pulled through 90° changes of direction without the friction and damage risk of a standard sweep elbow. Copper-free aluminum construction keeps weight down while delivering the corrosion resistance required for long-service commercial and industrial installations. Available in trade sizes 2" through 4".

Key Features

  • Copper-Free Aluminum Body: Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and suitable for environments where copper content must be minimized.
  • Tapered-Thread Hubs: NPT-compatible tapered threads form a secure, mechanically tight connection to rigid and IMC conduit. No thread sealant required for standard installations.
  • Mogul (Large-Radius) Design: Generous interior radius reduces pulling tension on conductors, protecting insulation and easing installation of large-gauge wire.
  • Removable Cover Plate: Bolted access cover opens the elbow body for conductor pulling, then closes to provide a weatherable, code-compliant enclosure.
  • NEC/CEC Compliant: Meets applicable code requirements for conduit fittings in ordinary (non-hazardous) locations.
  • Trade Sizes 2" - 4": Covers the most common large-conduit runs in commercial, industrial, and institutional electrical systems.

Technical Specifications

  • Material: Copper-free aluminum
  • Conduit Compatibility: Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC) / Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC)
  • Thread Type: Tapered (NPT)
  • Area Classification: Ordinary / Non-Hazardous Locations
  • Standards: NEC / CEC
  • Available Trade Sizes: 2", 2-1/2", 3", 4"

Installation Notes

  • Thread hubs onto conduit ends and tighten to full engagement. Tapered threads self-seal mechanically.
  • Remove the cover plate before pulling conductors; reinstall and torque fasteners to spec after pull is complete.
  • Orient the elbow so the cover plate is accessible for future re-pulls or conductor additions.
  • Inspect threads and seating surfaces for damage before installation in wet or damp locations.

Typical Applications

  • Commercial and industrial building electrical distribution
  • Institutional and campus infrastructure (healthcare, education, government)
  • Multi-family and mixed-use residential electrical systems
  • Industrial facility conduit runs requiring large-radius direction changes
  • Utility and infrastructure projects using rigid or IMC conduit

Why Crouse-Hinds?

Crouse-Hinds has been a standard of the electrical industry for over a century. The LBNEC series is manufactured to tight dimensional tolerances, ensuring consistent thread engagement and cover-plate fit across every trade size. For contractors and facility teams who need a pulling elbow they can trust to go in right the first time, LBNEC is the specification-grade choice.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Area Classification:
Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations
Conduit Type:
Rigid/IMC
Product Material:
Copper-free aluminum
Standards Type:
NEC/CEC
Department:
Electrical
Product Type:
Conduit Fittings

Crouse-Hinds LBNEC8 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Crouse-Hinds LBNEC pulling elbow thread onto rigid metal conduit and IMC?
Yes. The LBNEC mogul pulling elbow uses tapered NPT hubs and is built for rigid metal conduit (RMC) and intermediate metal conduit (IMC). Thread the hubs to full engagement and the taper seals mechanically, so no thread compound is needed for a standard install. It will not take EMT, which is unthreaded, and it is not a set-screw or compression fitting.
2) What trade sizes does the LBNEC pulling elbow come in?
Four sizes cover the large-conduit range: 2 inch (LBNEC6), 2-1/2 inch (LBNEC7), 3 inch (LBNEC8), and 4 inch (LBNEC10). Order by trade size of the conduit run, not by wire size. Below 2 inch you are outside the LBNEC range and need a smaller conduit body.
3) Why use a mogul pulling elbow instead of a standard sweep elbow on a large conduit run?
A sweep elbow is a sealed bend, so conductors have to be dragged around it. The LBNEC has a bolted removable cover that opens the body at the 90 degree turn, so you pull straight into the elbow and then out the other leg. Combined with the mogul large-radius interior, that cuts pulling tension and the risk of scraping insulation off large-gauge conductors. If you are running big copper through several bends, this is the fitting that keeps the pull manageable. If nothing will ever be re-pulled and the wire is small, a plain sweep is simpler.
4) Can I use a Crouse-Hinds LBNEC in a hazardous or classified area?
No. The LBNEC is rated for ordinary, non-hazardous locations only. For a Class I or Class II classified area you need an explosionproof conduit body with the appropriate area rating, not this fitting. Getting this wrong is an inspection failure, so confirm the area classification on the drawing before you spec it.
5) Is copper-free aluminum a problem for outdoor or corrosive electrical installs?
The opposite, generally. Copper-free aluminum is specified precisely because minimizing copper content improves corrosion resistance, and it keeps the fitting light compared with an iron body, which matters when you are holding a 4 inch conduit body overhead. It suits long-service commercial and industrial runs. For damp or wet locations, inspect the threads and cover seating surfaces before installing so the enclosure closes up weatherable.
6) Does the LBNEC pulling elbow meet NEC requirements for a conduit body?
The LBNEC is built to NEC and CEC requirements for conduit fittings in ordinary, non-hazardous locations. That covers the usual commercial, institutional, and multi-family distribution work. It does not carry a hazardous-location rating, so a classified area is a different product.
7) Which part number do I order for a 3 inch rigid conduit pulling elbow from Crouse-Hinds?
LBNEC8 is the 3 inch mogul pulling elbow. The numbering runs by hub size, not by inches: LBNEC6 is 2 inch, LBNEC7 is 2-1/2 inch, LBNEC8 is 3 inch, LBNEC10 is 4 inch. Distributors ordering across a job should quote the full LBNEC number rather than the trade size alone.
8) How should the pulling elbow be oriented when it goes in?
Mount it so the cover plate faces where you can reach it. The cover is the whole point of the fitting, and if a future conductor addition or re-pull means cutting into finished ceiling to get at it, the elbow has been installed backwards in practice even if it is mechanically fine. Pull the cover before running conductors, then reinstall and torque the fasteners to spec once the pull is done.
9) Do I need thread sealant or a bushing to install the LBNEC on rigid conduit?
No sealant for a standard install. The hubs are tapered NPT, so full thread engagement makes the joint mechanically tight on its own. Conductor protection at the hub is still your call per the job spec; the fitting itself needs nothing more than clean, undamaged threads on the conduit end.
How fast can I get the Crouse-Hinds LBNEC8 delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Crouse-Hinds LBNEC8 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Crouse-Hinds LBNEC8 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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