RACO 2960 2-1/2 in. EMT Insulated Compression Connector, Steel
The RACO 2960 is a 2-1/2 in. EMT compression connector engineered for professional electrical installations that demand a secure, insulated connection between EMT conduit and metal enclosures, panels, or boxes. Built from steel for long-term durability and mechanical strength, this connector features a compression-style connection that creates a tight, vibration-resistant mechanical and electrical bond without the need for set screws, while the insulated throat helps protect conductor insulation as wires are pulled through the fitting. The RACO 2960 is cULus Listed, giving contractors, electricians, and specifiers confidence in its performance for code-compliant commercial and industrial electrical work.
Key Features
- Trade Size: 2-1/2 in. connector sized for standard EMT conduit runs.
- Durable Construction: Steel body construction provides strength and long service life in commercial and industrial environments.
- Compression Connection: EMT compression fitting design delivers a tight, secure mechanical connection to conduit without set screws.
- Insulated Throat: Insulated design helps protect conductor insulation from abrasion during and after wire pulls.
- Reliable Termination: Compression design minimizes conduit movement and helps maintain a continuous, dependable ground path.
- Attachment Type: Connector-style fitting designed for straightforward installation into knockouts and enclosures.
- cULus Listed: Independently listed for use in code-compliant electrical installations.
Certifications & Compliance
- cULus Listed
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Commercial Fittings
- Product Material: Steel
- Product Size: 2-1/2 in
- Conduit Type: EMT
- Attachment Type: Connectors
- Certified Listed: cULus Listed
Typical Applications
- Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installations
- EMT Conduit Raceway Systems
- Panelboard, Junction Box, and Enclosure Connections
- New Construction and Renovation Wiring Projects
- Retrofit and Maintenance Electrical Work
Why RACO?
RACO builds its EMT compression connectors from steel with an insulated throat and cULus Listed performance, giving electrical professionals a dependable fitting for demanding commercial and industrial applications. The compression connection method delivers a secure, long-lasting bond to EMT conduit, helping ensure reliable, code-compliant raceway systems from installation through years of service. Choosing a RACO 2960 connector means specifying a steel, insulated, cULus Listed fitting built for consistent performance on the job site.
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- list_batch:
- RACO-20260916
- Product Type:
- Conduit Connector
- Product Material:
- Steel
- Product Size:
- 2-1/2 in
- Conduit Type:
- EMT
- Attachment Type:
- Connectors
- Certified Listed:
- cULus Listed
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Conduit Fittings
- Product Group:
- Conduit & Raceway
RACO 2960 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the RACO 2960 connector work with 2-1/2 inch rigid or IMC conduit, or only EMT?
EMT only. The RACO 2960 is a compression connector built for 2-1/2 in. electrical metallic tubing, which has a thinner wall and no threads. Rigid or IMC at that trade size terminates with a threaded fitting or a transition coupling instead, so the compression ring and nut here will not give you a proper hold on rigid pipe.
2) Is a compression connector or a set screw connector better for my 2-1/2 inch EMT run?
Compression, like the RACO 2960, clamps the tubing with a ring and nut rather than biting it with a screw. That gives a tight, vibration resistant mechanical and electrical bond and keeps the conduit from shifting, which is why it is the usual choice for exposed commercial and industrial raceway and anywhere movement is a concern. Set screw fittings are quicker and cheaper for dry indoor work where nothing moves. If the inspector or the spec calls for concrete tight or rain tight terminations, that is compression territory, not set screw.
3) Does the RACO 2960 EMT connector have an insulated throat, and does that save me from adding a bushing?
Yes, the throat is insulated as part of the fitting. At 2-1/2 in. you are pulling large conductors, and the insulated throat protects the conductor jackets from abrasion during and after the pull, so you are not adding a separate plastic bushing at that termination.
4) Is the RACO 2960 steel or die cast zinc, and does that matter for grounding?
Steel body. For a 2-1/2 in. EMT termination that matters two ways: steel takes the mechanical abuse of a large, heavy raceway without cracking the way a cast fitting can, and the compression design maintains a continuous ground path through the fitting so the raceway can serve as the equipment grounding conductor.
5) What size knockout do I need in my enclosure for a 2-1/2 inch EMT compression connector?
You need a 2-1/2 in. trade size knockout, since the RACO 2960 is a 2-1/2 in. connector that threads into the opening and is secured with its locknut. If the box only has smaller knockouts, you will need to punch the opening or use a reducing washer arrangement rather than force a different fitting size.
6) What is the manufacturer part number for the 2-1/2 inch RACO EMT insulated compression connector?
RACO part number 2960. One size and one configuration, so there is no finish or material option to specify when ordering, just the 2960 in steel.
7) Can I reuse a RACO 2960 compression connector on a retrofit after cutting the EMT back?
Compression fittings like the 2960 are commonly reused on maintenance and retrofit work as long as the compression ring and nut threads are undamaged and the ring still seats on clean, round, deburred tubing. Replace the fitting if the ring is deformed from the first pull-up, because a flattened ring will not give you the tight bond the design depends on. The 2960 is listed for retrofit and maintenance electrical work.
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