Thomas & Betts 45� Grounding Connector 1/2 inch NPT Malleable Iron with Electro Zinc Plated Finish
Professional 45-Degree Grounding Connection Solution
The Thomas & Betts 45� grounding connector delivers reliable electrical grounding performance with malleable iron construction and electro zinc plated/chromate coating finish. This 1/2 inch NPT threaded connector features external thread construction with steel housing, designed for quick installation with low torque effort. UL E3060 and CSA listed for professional electrical applications requiring secure grounding connections at 45-degree angles.
Professional Features & Benefits
- 45� Elbow Design: Provides optimal cable routing and connection angles in tight spaces while maintaining secure grounding performance.
- Malleable Iron Construction: Delivers exceptional durability and mechanical strength for long-term reliability in demanding electrical environments.
- 1/2 inch NPT Threading: Ensures secure, standardized connections compatible with common conduit and electrical system requirements.
- Electro Zinc Plated/Chromate Coating: Provides superior corrosion resistance and extended service life in various environmental conditions.
- Low Torque Installation: Enables quick, efficient installation with reduced effort while maintaining secure connection integrity.
- UL E3060 & CSA Listed: Meets rigorous safety and performance standards for professional electrical installations and code compliance.
- Steel Housing with External Thread: Combines robust protection with reliable threaded connection capability for versatile mounting options.
Technical Specifications
- Connection Type Screw Connection To Housing: Thread
- Construction Type: External thread
- Department: Electrical
- Etim: EC001180 Screw connection for protective metallic hose
- Inner Dimensions Inches: 9.5x6.5x4.5
- Inner Quantity: 25
- Material: Malleable Iron
- Material Housing: Steel
- Nominal Size In Inch: 1/2 inch
- One Piece: N
- Outer Dimensions Inches: 9.56x6.81x9.81
- Outer Quantity: 50
- Product Details: Grounding Connectors-45 degree
- Product Finish: Electro Zinc Plated/Chromate Coating
- Product Group: Connectors
- Product Model: 45�-elbow
- Product Subgroup: Electrical Connectors
- Product Type: Grounding Connectors-45 degree
- Revolving Thread: N
- Standard: UL E3060, CSA
- Thread Connection Size: Other
- Thread Type: NPT
- Unspsc: 39121420 Liquid tight connectors
- Weight Uom: 35 lbs. per 100
Professional Applications
- Commercial Electrical Systems
- Industrial Grounding Applications
- Residential Electrical Installations
- Equipment Grounding Connections
- Conduit System Integration
- Electrical Panel Connections
- Professional Electrical Contracting
Why Choose Thomas & Betts Quality?
Thomas & Betts grounding connectors deliver proven reliability with UL E3060 and CSA listings, ensuring code compliance and professional performance. The malleable iron construction with electro zinc plated/chromate coating provides long-term durability and corrosion resistance for dependable electrical grounding solutions.
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Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Connection Type Screw Connection To Housing:
- Thread
- Construction Type:
- External thread
- Etim:
- EC001180 Screw connection for protective metallic hose
- Inner Dimensions Inches:
- 9.5x6.5x4.5
- Inner Quantity:
- 25
- Material Housing:
- Steel
- Nominal Size In Inch:
- 1/2 inch
- One Piece:
- N
- Outer Dimensions Inches:
- 9.56x6.81x9.81
- Outer Quantity:
- 50
- Product Group:
- Grounding & Bonding
- Revolving Thread:
- N
- Standards:
- UL E3060, CSA
- Thread Connection Size:
- Other
- Thread Type:
- NPT
- Unspsc:
- 39121420 Liquid tight connectors
- Weight Uom:
- 35 lbs. per 100
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Grounding & Bonding
- Product Type:
- Grounding Connector
- Product Model:
- 45°-elbow
- Product Finish:
- Electro Zinc Plated/Chromate Coating
- Product Details:
- Grounding Connectors-45 degree
- Product Material:
- Malleable Iron
Thomas & Betts 5342GR – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Thomas & Betts 5342GR grounding connector thread into a 1/2 inch NPT hub?
Yes. The 5342GR is a 1/2 inch nominal connector with NPT threading and an external thread construction, so it threads into a standard 1/2 inch NPT female hub, box or fitting.
2) Is the Thomas & Betts 5342GR UL listed and CSA approved for code work?
It carries UL E3060 and CSA listings, which is what an inspector on a commercial or institutional job will look for on a grounding connector.
3) Is the 5342GR a screw-on fitting for flexible metallic hose, or a lug for bare ground wire?
It is a threaded screw connection for protective metallic hose, classified ETIM EC001180, with the connection to the housing made by thread. It is a raceway/hose termination that bonds the metallic path, not a mechanical lug for landing a bare grounding electrode conductor. If you need to tap a ground conductor to another cable, look at a mechanical or compression tap such as the Burndy K2C20 SERVIT POST or the NSi Industries copper C-tap.
4) Is an NSi copper C-tap an equivalent substitute for the Thomas & Betts 5342GR grounding connector?
No, they solve different problems. The 5342GR is a malleable iron 45 degree elbow with external 1/2 inch NPT thread, made to screw into a housing or conduit entry. The NSi CT-104 is a copper C-tap grounding connector rated 600V that crimps conductors together in a run with no threaded interface at all.
5) Why use a 45 degree grounding connector instead of a straight one?
The 45 degree elbow body turns the cable entry away from the hub, which is what you want when a straight connector would force a tight radius against a wall, panel side or adjacent raceway. If you have the room to run the conduit or hose in line, a straight connector is the simpler fitting. Pick the 45 when the clearance in front of the box is the constraint.
6) What is the Thomas & Betts 5342GR made of, and will it hold up in a damp or corrosive area?
Body is malleable iron with a steel housing, finished in electro zinc plating with a chromate coating. That plating plus chromate is the standard corrosion protection for indoor and sheltered industrial locations. For continuously wet or chemically aggressive environments, specify a fitting rated for that exposure instead.
7) Does the Thomas & Betts 5342GR come apart, or is it a one-piece fitting?
It is a multi-piece assembly, not one piece, and the thread does not revolve. Plan the install so the conduit or hose can be brought to the fitting, since you cannot spin the body to take up alignment the way you would with a revolving-thread connector.
8) For a grounding tap in a cable run with no enclosure, what is a simpler option than the 5342GR?
The 5342GR requires a 1/2 inch NPT threaded entry to land on. Where there is no enclosure or conduit hub, the NSi CT-104 copper C-tap grounding connector, rated 600V, makes the tap directly on the conductors and needs no threaded boss or mounting hub.
9) Which grounding connector is corrosion resistant for a damp or exterior location, the 5342GR or a copper tap?
The 5342GR uses malleable iron with an electro zinc plated and chromate coating finish and carries UL E3060 and CSA listings. The NSi CT-104 is a copper C-tap grounding connector, so the base material itself is copper rather than a plated ferrous body - a difference worth matching to the conductor metal you are bonding to.
10) How are Thomas & Betts 5342GR grounding connectors packed for a bulk order?
They pack 25 to an inner carton and 50 to the outer. Inner carton measures 9.5 x 6.5 x 4.5 inches and the outer 9.56 x 6.81 x 9.81 inches. Shipping weight works out to 35 lbs per 100 pieces, which is useful if you are staging material for a multi-floor rough-in.
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