ABB - Installation Products E945M - Coupling End Expansion Fitting, Size 3-1/2 Inches, Material PVC, Color Gray, For use with Schedule 40 and 80
ABB - Installation Products

E945M

UPC: 034481061298

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Overview

ABB E945M (SKU: E945M) is a 3-1/2 inch gray PVC Coupling End Expansion Fitting for Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 rigid PVC conduit. It manages thermal expansion/contraction and deflection in piping systems. Durable PVC construction offers corrosion and chemical resistance, suitable for direct burial and embedded concrete. Smooth gray PVC coupling ends and inner sleeve ensure a constant inner diameter for easier wire pulling and protection of insulation. Installation can be up to five times faster, with potential SKU reduction. As part of the Carlon® non-metallic expansion/deflection coupling system, it meets 2014 NEC Article 300.4(H) for raceways crossing structural joints. Suitable for indoor, outdoor, direct burial, or embedded concrete. Features a flexible neoprene outer jacket with tamperproof stainless steel straps for protection and corrosion resistance in wet locations. UV resistant. Material: Gray PVC coupling ends/inner sleeve; black neoprene outer jacket; stainless steel straps. Compatibility: Schedule 40/80 rigid PVC conduit. Applications: Buildings, bridges, parking garages, hospitals, structures requiring movement management at structural joints. Performance: Accommodates axial expansion/contraction and parallel/angular deflection (as part of full coupling system). Durability: Corrosion/chemical resistant, UV resistant, suitable for wet locations. Installation: Faster, reduced labor, potential SKU reduction. Compliance: 2014 NEC Article 300.4(H), cULus Listed, CSA certified to CSA C22.2 No. 85.
  • 3-1/2 Inch Gray PVC Coupling End Expansion Fitting
  • Manufactured by ABB - Installation Products
  • For use with Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 rigid PVC conduit
  • Durable PVC construction for corrosion and chemical resistance
  • Accommodates thermal expansion and contraction in piping systems

Specifications

Application
Designed to compensate for length changes due to temperature variations in exposed conduit runs
Material
Non-Metallic
Material Quality
Non-Metallic
Special Features
Exclusive molded in mid-point indicator on the piston
Standard
UL E23018
Standard
UL E23018 / UL E23018
Type
Expansion Fittings
Package Dimensions (L x W x H)
0.01 IN x 0.01 IN x 0.01 IN
Package Dimensions (L x W x H)
0.0254 cm x 0.0254 cm x 0.0254 cm
Package Weight (Imperial)
3.730 L
Package Weight (Metric)
1.692 kg
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