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Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Material:
- Zinc Die Cast
- Product Type:
- Electrical fittings
- Department:
- Electrical
- Standards:
- UL e23018
- Product Type2:
- Screw-In Couplings & Connectors
- Product Group:
- Conduit & Raceway
- Product Subgroup:
- Flexible Conduit & Fittings
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
Steel City XK 242 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What cable types does the Steel City XK screw-in coupling work with?
The Steel City XK series screw-in coupling is made for AC (armored cable), flexible metal conduit, and DC cable. The screw-in design threads into the cable's spiral armor rather than clamping it, so it is only for those spiral-wound cable and flex types, not rigid or EMT conduit.
2) What trade sizes does the Steel City XK screw-in coupling come in, and which part number is which?
Five trade sizes: 3/4 inch is XK 242, 1 inch is XK 243, 1-1/4 inch is XK 244, 1-1/2 inch is XK 245, and 2 inch is XK 246. Order to the trade size of the flex or armored cable you are joining.
3) Do I need a coupling or a connector for my armored cable run?
Use a coupling like the Steel City XK when you are joining two lengths of AC, flex, or DC cable to each other. If you are terminating the cable into a box or enclosure, you want a screw-in connector instead, which has a locknut and threaded hub for the box knockout. Steel City makes both in this screw-in family.
4) What is the Steel City XK coupling made of, and can I use it in a damp or outdoor location?
It is zinc die cast. That holds up fine in dry interior work and general commercial MRO use. A screw-in coupling of this kind is not a sealed or liquidtight fitting, so for wet locations or direct weather exposure you want a liquidtight flexible metal conduit connector instead.
5) Do I need tools to install the Steel City XK screw-in coupling?
No clamp screws or setscrews are involved. The screw-in body threads directly into the spiral convolutions of the AC, flex, or DC cable, so installation is largely by hand. That is the main reason crews pick this style over a two-screw clamp connector on repetitive flex work.
6) Is the Steel City XK coupling sold individually or in a box?
Selling unit is each, so you can buy the exact count you need rather than a full carton quantity. Useful when you are only splicing a couple of flex runs on a service call.
How fast can I get the Steel City XK 242 delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit,
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Does the Steel City XK 242 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Steel City XK 242 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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