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 Image for Blackburn® Hydraulic PowerTap™ System Provides Cleaner, Safer, Easier Wedge Tap Connector Installation
Blackburn® Hydraulic PowerTap™ System Provides Cleaner, Safer, Easier Wedge Tap Connector Installation
Thomas & Betts Corp., Memphis, TN
28 Dec 2012
The Blackburn® Hydraulic PowerTap™ System from Thomas & Betts is a battery-powered wedge-tap connector installation tool that eliminates the need to use a powder-actuated, fire-on style tool, resulting in minimal cleaning and maintenance. Traditional installation methods call for a powder-actuated tool to drive the wedge into the connection. The Blackburn® Hydraulic PowerTap™ System employs a battery-powered hydraulic system that eliminates the mess and expense caused by powder-actuated cartridges.
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 Image for Blackburn® Copper-Clad Aluminum Lugs and Splices First to be UL® Listed
Blackburn® Copper-Clad Aluminum Lugs and Splices First to be UL® Listed
Thomas & Betts Corp., Memphis, TN
17 Aug 2012
Blackburn® Copper-Clad Aluminum Lugs and Splices from Thomas & Betts, which are designed exclusively for termination on copper-clad aluminum (CCA) cable, are the first to be UL® Listed for this application. Made of aluminum, the lugs and splices are compatible with Thomas & Betts’ HEX-FLEX® Die System, an indent-style crimping system that enables die identification on the crimp for traceability, and feature the Color-Keyed® Compression System, which ensures proper connections.
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 Image for Blackburn KUBE® Motor Lead Disconnects Save Time in Changing Out Electric Motors
Blackburn KUBE® Motor Lead Disconnects Save Time in Changing Out Electric Motors
Thomas & Betts Corp., Memphis, TN
4 Jun 2012
Blackburn KUBE® Motor Lead Disconnects, new from Thomas & Betts, provide a fast, snap-together connection that saves time in changing out electric motors, eliminating the need to cut through messy insulating tape and unbolt conventional lugs. The Blackburn KUBE® Motor Lead Disconnects are easily installed by crimping the male and female disconnects onto the cables, plugging them together, sliding on the insulating boot and securing it in place with two Ty-Rap® cable ties (supplied). When the motor needs to be swapped out, just snip the cable ties, slip off the insulating boot and unplug the disconnects.
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 Image for T&B® Fittings High-/Low-Temperature Liquidtight System Provides Moisture Protection in Extreme Temperatures
T&B® Fittings High-/Low-Temperature Liquidtight System Provides Moisture Protection in Extreme Temperatures
Thomas & Betts Corp., Memphis, TN
26 Mar 2012
The T&B® Fittings High-/Low Temperature Liquidtight System from Thomas & Betts protects electrical cabling from moisture in extreme temperatures: from minus 60 to 150 degrees Celsius (minus 76 to 302 degrees Fahrenheit). The System combines high-temperature rated thermoplastic Liquidtight fittings and ATX Flexible Metal Conduit, which has a thermoplastic rubber jacket designed to withstand temperature extremes.
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 Image for T&B® Fittings Form 7 and Form 8 Conduit Outlet Bodies with BlueKote® Finish Facilitate Wire Pulling, Resist Corrosion
T&B® Fittings Form 7 and Form 8 Conduit Outlet Bodies with BlueKote® Finish Facilitate Wire Pulling, Resist Corrosion
Thomas & Betts Corp., Memphis, TN
15 Nov 2011
T&B® Fittings Form 7 and Form 8 Conduit Outlet Bodies from Thomas & Betts feature the interior BlueKote® finish, which creates a smooth surface that facilitates wire pulling and prevents wire damage, while also providing an additional layer of corrosion protection. The BlueKote® finish is in addition to three layers of interior and exterior protective coatings, including two layers of epoxy.
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 Image for T&B® Fittings XD Expansion/Deflection Coupling for Rigid Conduit  Provides Flexible, Watertight Connections
T&B® Fittings XD Expansion/Deflection Coupling for Rigid Conduit Provides Flexible, Watertight Connections
Thomas & Betts Corp., Memphis, TN
30 Sep 2011
The T&B® Fitting XD Expansion/Deflection Coupling for Rigid Conduit from Thomas & Betts supports movement and thermal expansion in conduit runs, providing a flexible and watertight connection. The coupling incorporates an Erickson® conduit union that reduces installation time and effort, and a durable, protective stainless-steel inner sleeve that facilitates wire installation. The coupling accommodates axial or parallel movement up to three-quarter inch, and angular movement up to 30 degrees from the normal position.
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 Image for Carlon® Snap-N-Stac™ Combo Duct Spacers Combine  Base and Intermediate Spacer in One
Carlon® Snap-N-Stac™ Combo Duct Spacers Combine Base and Intermediate Spacer in One
Thomas & Betts Corp., Memphis, TN
13 Sep 2011
Carlon® Snap-N-Stac™ Combo Duct Spacers from Thomas & Betts combine the traditional two-piece base and intermediate spacer systems into a single, one-piece unit, simplifying underground duct base installation and reducing installation time in concrete-encased applications. Snap-N-Stac™ Combo Duct Spacers also feature a horizontal locking system and an exclusive vertical locking system that enable the product to be used as either a base or intermediate spacer.
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 Image for No External Bonding or Disassembly Required with Thomas & Betts Rigid Conduit Expansion Coupling
No External Bonding or Disassembly Required with Thomas & Betts Rigid Conduit Expansion Coupling
Thomas & Betts Corp., Memphis, TN
16 Aug 2011
Compensating for thermal expansion and contraction on long conduit runs is now easy with the XJG-TB Rigid Conduit Expansion Coupling from Thomas & Betts.
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 Image for Thomas & Betts’ Strut Assembly Components Electro-Galvanized Finish Outperforms Competitors
Thomas & Betts’ Strut Assembly Components Electro-Galvanized Finish Outperforms Competitors
Thomas & Betts Corp., Memphis, TN
26 Jul 2011
Thomas & Betts’ Superstrut® strut assembly components are now available with the improved SilverGalv® Electro-Galvanized Finish, which outperforms competitors’ painted and pre-galvanized finishes in resisting corrosion and abrasion. Superstrut assemblies made of components plated with the new SilverGalv Electro-Galvanized Finish can be specified in a wider variety of harsh environments, while prolonging the assembly’s service life.
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 Image for T&B® Fittings Stainless Steel Form 8 Conduit Outlet Bodies Provide Superior Corrosion Protection
T&B® Fittings Stainless Steel Form 8 Conduit Outlet Bodies Provide Superior Corrosion Protection
Thomas & Betts Corp., Memphis, TN
26 Jul 2011
T&B® Fittings Stainless Steel Form 8 Conduit Outlet Bodies from Thomas & Betts protect electrical systems in harsh environments. They are constructed of polished, marine-grade Type 316 stainless steel, a type of stainless steel that provides high resistance to corrosion, chemicals and high temperatures, as well as being strong and durable.

T&B Fittings Stainless Steel Form 8 Conduit Outlet Bodies provide excellent electrical system protection in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, and pulp and paper processing operations, as well as wastewater treatment facilities.
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