252 THOMAS & BETTS, 252 Datasheet

Electrical

252

Manufacturer Part Number
252
Description
Electrical
Manufacturer
THOMAS & BETTS
Datasheet

Specifications of 252

Leaded Process Compatible
No
Peak Reflow Compatible (260 C)
No
Outer Diameter
20.651mm
Length
19.838mm
Body Material
Malleable Iron
External Diameter
20.651mm
Accessory Type
Squeeze Connector
Rohs Compliant
No
For Use With
Armored Cable And Flexible Metal Conduit
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status
Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant

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Armored Cable (Type AC) — Ref. NEC
Article 320
National Electrical Code defines type AC armored
cable as, “A fabricated assembly of insulated
conductors in a flexible metallic enclosure.”
ACT
AC
ACH
ACHH
ACU
“L”
Metal Clad Cable, Armored Cable and Flexible Metal Conduit
NOTE
The materials herein, whether relating to the National Electrical Code, the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. listing, to industry practice or otherwise,
are not intended to provide all relevant information required for use and installation of our products. Refer to applicable codes, instructions and
industry specifications prior to installation or use.
Indicates an armored cable
employing conductors having
thermoplastic (Type T) insulation.
Indicates an armored cable
employing conductors having rubber
insulation of code grade.
Indicates an armored cable
employing conductors having rubber
insulation of the heat resistant
(75° C) grade.
Indicates an armored cable
employing conductors having rubber
insulation of the heat resistant
(90° C) grade.
Indicates an armored cable
employing conductors having rubber
insulation of latex grade.
Used as a suffix, it indicates that a
lead covering has been applied over
the conductor assembly.
Metal Clad Cable, Armored Cable and Flexible Metal
United States
Tel: 901.252.8000
Fax: 901.252.1354
800.816.7809
aluminum or copperclad aluminum conductors
with the following sizes and are rated for
600 volts or less:
bonding strip of copper or aluminum in intimate
contact with the armor for its entire length.
Armored cable can be used for both exposed
or concealed locations. With lead-covered
conductors (Type ACL), the cable can be
embedded in masonry or concrete and can be
used in damp locations or where exposed to oil.
where it will be subjected to physical damage or
corrosive fumes. Armored cable cannot be used
for direct burial in earth.
not permitted to be used in hoists or elevators,
storage battery rooms, any hazardous locations,
in commercial garages and in theaters or similar
locations.
with straps or staples without damaging
conductors and also limit the minimum bend
radius to 5 times the diameter of type AC cable.
Certain precautions are prescribed in code where
cable is installed through joist rafters or similar
wood members.
All armored cables may employ copper or
No. 14 AWG to No. 1 AWG Copper
No. 12 AWG to No. 1 AWG Aluminum
or Copperclad Aluminum
Type AC cables except ACL carry an internal
Armored cable is not permitted in locations
With minor exceptions, armored cable is also
Codes require that cable shall be supported
Canada
Tel: 450.347.5318
Fax: 450.347.1976
Technical Services
Tel: 888.862.3289
Conduit Fittings
is terminated, a fitting is required to protect
conductors from abrasion. In addition,
a bushing is required between the conductors
and armor. Design of fitting has to be such that
the insulating bushing is visible for inspection.
Bushing is not required with lead-covered cables
when properly installed.
permission from NFPA 70–2005, National
Electrical Code
Fire Protection Association, Boston, MA.
and complete information:
1. NEC Article 320…Armored Cable (Type AC
2. UL 4, ANSI C33.9…Safety Standards for
3. UL 514B, Safety Standards for Outlet Boxes
4. A-A-50552…Federal Specification. Fittings
5. NEMA FB-1…Standards Publication. Fittings
6. CEC Section 12-700…Wiring Methods
7. CSA C22.2 No. 51…Safety Standards for
8. CSA C22.2 No. 18…Safety Standards for
According to NEC 320 where armored cable
Portions of this section reprinted by
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Armored Cable
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252 Summary of contents

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... Refer to applicable codes, instructions and industry specifications prior to installation or use. United States Tel: 901.252.8000 800.816.7809 Fax: 901.252.1354 Conduit Fittings All armored cables may employ copper or aluminum or copperclad aluminum conductors with the following sizes and are rated for 600 volts or less: No ...

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... Thomas & Betts, series 3110 United States Canada Tel: 901.252.8000 Tel: 450.347.5318 800.816.7809 Fax: 450.347.1976 Fax: 901.252.1354 continued Please refer to the following for further details and complete information: 1. NEC Article 348…Flexible Metal Conduit ANSI C33.92…Safety Standards for Flexible Metal Conduit 3 ...

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... RANGE 3110 Series Straight Connectors 3130 Series 90° Connectors United States Tel: 901.252.8000 800.816.7809 Fax: 901.252.1354 To connect and effectively bond armored cable or flexible metal conduit to a box or an enclosure Provided with a saddle designed to: (1) Firmly secure conduit in place without damaging cable armor (Mechanical holding power of angled wedge assembly increases with increased strain ...

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... UL File No. E 23018 CSA File No. 2884 Material: Steel thru 1 ⁄ " trade size Approved for Metal Clad Cable United States Canada Tel: 901.252.8000 Tel: 450.347.5318 800.816.7809 Fax: 450.347.1976 Fax: 901.252.1354 ® TRADE K.O. DIMENSIONS (IN.) SIZE SIZE A† ⁄ " 1 ⁄ " ...

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... One screw provides quick • One-screw design enables installation. quick installation United States Tel: 901.252.8000 800.816.7809 Fax: 901.252.1354 Conduit Fittings The easiest and best connector to install when making sharp bends at the enclosure or equipment! TITE-BITE ® Connectors — 90° Angle Nylon-Insulated CABLE OPENING TRADE CAT ...

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... MAX. MIN. 265 .656 .406 267 .937 .813 A 269 1.125 1.000 UL File No. E-23018 CSA File No. 2884 United States Canada Tel: 901.252.8000 Tel: 450.347.5318 800.816.7809 Fax: 450.347.1976 Fax: 901.252.1354 ® TRADE K.O. DIMENSIONS (IN.) SIZE SIZE A† ⁄ " 3 ⁄ " 13 ⁄ 25 ⁄ ...

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... Fast and easy installation! Strap • Elongated bolt hole makes alignment easy, even when holes in mounting surface are off center • Snap-on design holds strap in place United States Tel: 901.252.8000 800.816.7809 Fax: 901.252.1354 Conduit Fittings TRADE K.O. MIN. SIZE SIZE .250 3 ⁄ ...