What's this fitting for?

[mdshunk]

When searching for a slip EMT fitting for another thread, I checked a few of the more obscure fitting manufacturers. I ran across this fitting. I cannot for the life of me figure out how it is to be used. The manufacturer describes it as a "rim box connector". Maybe for EMT takeoffs from cable tray?



http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n277/mdshunk/rimboxconnector.jpg

http://peco.thomasnet.com/Asset/89.gif

[augie47]

looks similiar to what we used to call "insulator supports". Looks to me like you could clip the "claw" over the edge of a beam or truss and then mount a box with the bolt

[peter d]

When searching for a slip EMT fitting for another thread....

You need some too? :D

[mdshunk]

You need some too? :D
No, but if they exist, I want to know about them. Never know what you'll need in a jam, and I don't rely on counter men to give accurate information.

[Kdog76]

Could you slide a conduit through that opening? Then it may be a type of strap...Or as mentioned a box mount... Don't know exactly what a rim box is. Never seen one like that either.

[electricman2]

Its listed in PECO catalog Here (http://peco.thomasnet.com/viewitems/flex-ac-mc-nm-cable-fittings/rim-box-connector) under connectors for Flex, AC/MC,and NM. Maybe thats a clue.

[quogueelectric]

It looks like a cable tray clamp like you said but I just cant picture its actual install. I am puzzled. MOO.

[Sparky555]

http://www.pecoelect.com/request.html

...a request for info page on that item. It mentions BX. Whatever a rim box is?

http://peco.thomasnet.com/viewitems/flex-ac-mc-nm-cable-fittings/rim-box-connector

This is a similar item for the part number of the request

[SPARKS40]

No, but if they exist, I want to know about them. Never know what you'll need in a jam, and I don't rely on counter men to give accurate information.

That's for MC cable, and i believe it mounts to cable tray. Crouse-Hinds carries a similar product for use with EMT.

( former counter guy ) :grin: