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    About Conduit
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    Compare rigid and flexible conduit materials and identify the trade size for compatible fittings.

    Flexible Metal (FMC) Conduit and Fittings

    Image of System. Front orientation. Conduit and Fittings. Flexible Metal (FMC) Conduit and Fittings.
    Make tight bends and protect wiring from being crushed. This corrugated conduit snakes around corners where rigid metal conduit won’t fit. For use indoors, it’s ideal for short connections or runs through walls in spaces that require both flexibility and durability.
    Conduit
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Conduit and Fittings. Flexible Metal (FMC) Conduit and Fittings, Conduit .
    Run wiring through conduit to route and protect it.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—The strength of steel with a plating that protects from occasional exposure to moisture.
    Aluminum—One-third the weight of steel that's the same size. Aluminum is also nonmagnetic to prevent electrical interference in nearby equipment.
    Per Ft.
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Bend
    Radius
    Specs. Met
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    Flexible
     
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    5/16
    4"UL Recognized Component
    10, 25, 50, 10074115K10000000000
     
    Aluminum
    5/16
    2"UL Recognized Component
    10, 25, 50, 10073145K100000000
     
    Conduit Grommets
    Image of Product. Push-In Connection. Front orientation. Conduit and Fittings. Flexible Metal (FMC) Conduit and Fittings, Straight, Grommet Fitting, Push-In Conduit Connection.

    Push-In

    Connection

    Protect wire from sharp edges as you pull it through by adding these grommets to the ends of conduit.
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Gender
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Push-In Conduit Connection
     
    Plastic
    5/16
    FemaleRed1008216K41000000
     

    Flexible Plastic (MPT) Conduit and Fittings

    Image of System. Front orientation. Conduit and Fittings. Flexible Plastic (MPT) Conduit and Fittings.
    Bend, twist, and wrap machine wiring through tight spaces. Corrugated like ENT, this conduit is more resilient against repeated flexing. Pair it with compatible fittings to seal out liquid and protect wiring indoors and outdoors. Conduit and fittings are made of nylon to resist moisture and chemicals.
    Conduit
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Conduit and Fittings. Flexible Plastic (MPT) Conduit and Fittings, Conduit .
    Run wiring through conduit to route and protect it.
    Per Ft.
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    ID
    OD
    Bend
    Radius
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Specs. Met
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
    Nylon
    5/16
    0.39"0.51"1"-40 to 245IP68, IP69K
    UL Recognized Component, UL 94 V-010, 25, 50, 1006959T280000000000
    5/16
    0.39"0.51"1"-10 to 245IP68, IP69K
    UL Recognized Component, UL 1696, EN 60204, DIN 5510-2, UL 94 HB10, 25, 50, 1006959T2500000000
     
    Wye Conduit Connectors
    Image of Product. Snap-In Connection. Front orientation. Conduit and Fittings. Flexible Plastic (MPT) Conduit and Fittings, Wye, Connector Fitting, Snap-In Conduit Connection.

    Snap-In Connection

    Branch one run of conduit into two, continuing in the same direction.
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Gender
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Snap-In Conduit Connection
     
    Nylon
    5/16
    FemaleBlack-40 to 245IP68, IP69K
    UL Recognized Component, UL 94 V-06963T111000000
     
    Wye Conduit Reducers
    Image of Product. Snap-In Connection. Front orientation. Conduit and Fittings. Flexible Plastic (MPT) Conduit and Fittings, Reducer Fitting, Wye, Snap-In Conduit Connection.

    Snap-In Connection

    Take one run of conduit and branch it into two smaller ones, continuing in the same direction.
    Conduit Trade
    Size
    Gender
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Snap-In Conduit Connection
     
    Nylon
    5/16 × 1/4FemaleBlack-40 to 245IP68, IP69K
    UL Recognized Component, UL 94 V-06963T42000000
    3/8 × 5/16FemaleBlack-40 to 245IP68, IP69K
    UL Recognized Component, UL 94 V-06963T4100000
     
    Straight Electrical Box Connectors
    Image of Product. Snap-In × Threaded. Front orientation. Conduit and Fittings. Flexible Plastic (MPT) Conduit and Fittings, Connector Fitting, Straight, Snap-In Conduit Connection × Threaded Knockout Connection.

    Snap-In ×

    Threaded

    Attach conduit to a knockout in an electrical box.
    Straights
    Locknuts
    Conduit
    Connection
    Knockout
    Connection
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Gender
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread Type
    Gender
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Each
    Snap-In Conduit Connection × Threaded Knockout Connection
     
    Nylon
    5/16
    FemaleMetric (M16)MaleBlack-40 to 245IP68, IP69K
    UL Recognized Component, UL 94 V-06963T93000007877N12800000
    5/16
    Female1/4
    NPT
    MaleBlack-40 to 245IP68, IP69K
    UL Recognized Component, UL 94 V-06963T8900007877N1010000
     
    90° Elbow Electrical Box Connectors
    Image of Product. Snap-In × Threaded. Front orientation. Conduit and Fittings. Flexible Plastic (MPT) Conduit and Fittings, Connector Fitting, 90° Elbow, Snap-In Conduit Connection × Threaded Knockout Connection.

    Snap-In ×

    Threaded

    Change the direction of your run to connect to a knockout in an electrical box.
    Elbows
    Locknuts
    Conduit
    Connection
    Knockout
    Connection
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Gender
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread Type
    Gender
    Lg.
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Each
    Snap-In Conduit Connection × Threaded Knockout Connection
     
    Nylon
    5/16
    FemaleMetric (M12)Male1 7/16"Black-40 to 245IP68, IP69K
    UL Recognized Component, UL 94 V-06963T470000007877N12600000
    5/16
    Female1/4
    NPT
    Male1 7/16"Black-40 to 245IP68, IP69K
    UL Recognized Component, UL 94 V-06963T45000007877N1010000
     

    Liquid-Tight Flexible Metal Conduit for Fiber Optic Cable (LFMC-FO)

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Conduit and Fittings. Liquid-Tight Flexible Metal Conduit for Fiber Optic Cable (LFMC-FO), PVC Cover.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Conduit and Fittings. Liquid-Tight Flexible Metal Conduit for Fiber Optic Cable (LFMC-FO), Silicone Rubber Cover.

    PVC Cover

    Silicone Rubber

    Cover

    Keep fiber optic signals clear with conduit that’s flexible enough to weave through tight spaces and strong enough to resist compressing and overbending. The stainless steel core won't rust, and the protective cover seals liquid out.
    PVC Cover—Durable protection in tight or shifting spaces, a PVC cover shields wiring from moisture. It’s more flexible than silicone rubber to prevent stretching during installation and withstand compression and impact. PVC also offers solid chemical resistance, though not as high as silicone rubber.
    Silicone Rubber Cover—The best protection from chemicals and over-bending. The cover resists corrosion, and fiberglass braiding inside this conduit prevents stretching to protect cable during installation. It withstands higher temperatures, but it's not as resistant to compression or impact as conduit with a PVC cover.
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    ID
    OD
    Bend
    Radius
    Internal
    Reinforcement
    Material
    Color
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    PVC Cover
    5/16
    0.31"0.43"3"304 Stainless SteelBlack-10 to 190IP68
    5, 10, 20, 357012N25000000
     
    Silicone Rubber Cover
    5/16
    0.31"0.46"4"Fiberglass Braid304 Stainless SteelGray-50 to 350IP68
    5, 10, 20, 357012N1900000
     

    EMI-Shielding Flexible Plastic (MPT) Conduit and Fittings

    Image of System. Front orientation. Conduit and Fittings. EMI-Shielding Flexible Plastic (MPT) Conduit and Fittings.
    A braided copper cover defends against electromagnetic interference (EMI) that can distort or disrupt signals. Install shielded MPT in areas where motors, generators, and other equipment that emit EMI are running. It has a corrugated nylon core that flexes to make tight bends and is typically used indoors. Pair conduit with nickel-plated brass connectors for a fully shielded run.
    Conduit
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Conduit and Fittings. EMI-Shielding Flexible Plastic (MPT) Conduit and Fittings, Conduit .
    Run wiring through conduit to route and protect it.
    Per Ft.
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Bend
    Radius
    Material
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Specs.
    Met
    Choose a Length, ft.
    1-99
    100-Up
     
    Copper Cover
    5/16
    2"Nylon-40 to 220IP68, IP69K
    UL 94 HB
    5, 10, 25, 50, 1009126T110000000000
     
    Straight Electrical Box Connectors
    Image of Product. Compression × Threaded. Front orientation. Conduit and Fittings. EMI-Shielding Flexible Plastic (MPT) Conduit and Fittings, Connector Fitting, Straight, Compression Conduit Connection × Threaded Knockout Connection.

    Compression

    × Threaded

    Attach conduit to a knockout in an electrical box.
    Straights
    Locknuts
    Conduit
    Connection
    Knockout
    Connection
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Gender
    Thread Type
    Gender
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Each
    Compression Conduit Connection × Threaded Knockout Connection
     
    Nickel-Plated Brass
    5/16
    FemaleMetric (M12)Male-40 to 245IP66
    9147T110000009147T1700000
     
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