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1/2IN 90D LT CORD CONN .450-.560
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Product Specs
- Product Color:
- Metallic
- Number Of Batteries:
- 0
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Cord Grips
- Product Material:
- Malleable Iron
- Product Type:
- 90 Degree Cord Connector
Thomas & Betts 2270 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What cord diameter ranges does the Thomas & Betts 1/2 inch 90 degree liquid-tight cord connector cover?
Two cord ranges are offered: .450 to .560 inch (part 2270) and .625 to .750 inch (part 2251). Measure the actual outside diameter of your SO/SJO cord jacket and pick the range it falls inside. A cord that is under the low end won't seal, and one over the high end won't let the gland nut close down.
2) Will a 1/2 inch 90 degree cord connector thread into a standard box hub or locknut?
It is a 1/2 inch trade size fitting, so it lands in a 1/2 inch threaded hub or a 1/2 inch knockout with a locknut, same as any other 1/2 inch conduit fitting. Trade size refers to the connector thread, not the cord diameter, which is set separately by the .450-.560 or .625-.750 inch gland you order.
3) Which part number do I order for 14/3 or 12/3 SO cord?
Order by the measured jacket OD, not the conductor size, since jacket diameters vary by cord type and manufacturer. Caliper the cord and match it: part 2270 handles .450 to .560 inch, part 2251 handles .625 to .750 inch. If the reading falls in the gap between the two ranges, neither gland will seal properly on that cord.
4) Why use a 90 degree cord connector instead of a straight one?
The 90 degree body turns the cord immediately at the enclosure, which is what you want when a box sits tight against a wall, a machine frame, or a ceiling and a straight fitting would force a hard bend in the cord right at the gland. A straight connector is the simpler choice when you have room to run the cord away from the box. Both do the same sealing job; the elbow is about clearance and strain relief geometry.
5) Is this cord grip metal or plastic, and can it go on a machine in a wash-down area?
The body is malleable iron with a metallic finish, not plastic, so it holds up to impact and vibration on machine frames and motor connections better than a nylon grip. It is a liquid-tight fitting, which is what makes it suitable where cords get hosed or splashed. For corrosive chemical exposure a nonmetallic grip is usually the better call.
6) Does a liquid-tight cord connector also provide strain relief for the cord?
Yes. A cord connector of this type clamps the cord jacket as the gland nut is tightened, so it seals against liquid and grips the cord at the same time. That grip is what keeps pulling load off the terminations inside the box. It only works as intended if the cord OD is inside the ordered range, .450-.560 or .625-.750 inch.
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