ABB - Installation Products FD1-B - PVC Double-Coated Dead End Device Box, FD Series, Single Gang, Deep Style, Pipe Size 1/2 Inch/16 Metric, Iron Alloy, Light Blue
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FD1-B

UPC: 704508376543

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Overview

The ABB FD1-B (SKU: FD1-B) from the ABB Installation Products FD Series is a deep-style, single-gang dead-end device box engineered for robust industrial electrical installations. Constructed from durable iron alloy, this box features a protective Ocal-Blue® double-coat, with a nominal 0.040" (40 mil) PVC coating bonded to the exterior, offering superior corrosion resistance and longevity. The light blue finish enhances visibility in industrial settings. Designed for 1/2 inch (16 metric) conduit, the FD1-B provides ample internal space due to its deep-style configuration, facilitating easier wiring and component management. This dead-end configuration ensures secure termination of electrical circuits. Its primary application is in electrical distribution systems, control panels, and industrial machinery where reliable conduit connections and circuit termination are critical. The FD Series is known for its pressure-sealing sleeves that protect connections with conduit. The FD1-B is manufactured in the US. Key specifications include: Material: Iron Alloy, Color: Light Blue, Pipe Size: 1/2 Inch / 16 Metric, Series: FD, Style: Deep, Configuration: Single-Gang Dead-End. This device box is an essential component for maintaining the integrity and safety of electrical infrastructure in demanding industrial environments.
  • Durable iron alloy construction with protective PVC double coating
  • Deep-style, single-gang design for ample wiring space
  • Compatible with 1/2 inch (16 metric) conduit
  • Pressure-sealing sleeves protect conduit connections
  • Light blue finish for enhanced visibility

Specifications

Application
To Accommodate Wiring Devices, Act as Pull Boxes for Conductors, Provide Openings to Make Splices and Taps
Color
Light Blue
Knockouts
True
Knockouts
Yes
Material
Iron
Material
Iron Alloy with PVC Double Coating
Series
FD Series
Size
1/2 Inch/16mm
Size
Single Gang, Deep Style, 1/2 Inch (16 Metric)
Special Features
Pressure-Sealing Sleeves Protect Connections with Conduit
Standard
UL E2527, CSA 001472
Standard
UL E2527, CSA 001472 / UL E2527, CSA 001472
Type
FS/FD Device Boxes & Covers-PVC Coated
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)
3.400 L
Package Weight (Metric)
1.542 kg
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