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ABB - Installation Products WA143-2 - 1-1/4 Inch to 1 Inch, Reducing Washer, Steel-Zinc Plated, For Use with Rigid/IMC Conduit, Bag of 2

ABB Installation Products WA143-2 1-1/4 Inch to 1 Inch, Reducing Washer, Steel-Zinc Plated, For Use with Rigid/IMC…

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Overview

The ABB WA143-2 is a precision-engineered steel reducing washer designed for seamless conduit size transitions in electrical installations. This zinc-plated washer facilitates a direct reduction from 1-1/4 inch to 1 inch conduit, ensuring secure and leak-proof connections in Rigid and Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC) systems. Constructed from durable steel, it provides robust mechanical strength to withstand installation torque and environmental stresses, while the zinc plating delivers corrosion resistance critical for long-term reliability in moist or chemically exposed environments. Each package includes two washers, offering a practical quantity for standard project requirements. The WA143-2 is a functional component essential for maintaining conduit system integrity, ensuring proper sealing and alignment when adapting conduit sizes in commercial, industrial, and residential electrical wiring applications.
  • Facilitates 1-1/4" to 1" conduit size reduction in Rigid/IMC systems
  • Steel construction with zinc plating for corrosion resistance
  • Compatible with standard Rigid and Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC) fittings
  • Secure leak-proof connections for electrical raceway integrity
  • Package includes 2 reducing washers for project efficiency

Specifications

Application
To Help Connector Conduit and Cable Fittings to Larger Knockouts
Conduit Size
1-1/4 to 1 in
Finish
Zinc Plated
Material
Steel
Material
Steel-Zinc Plated
Size
1-1/4 Inch to 1 Inch
Standard
CSA
Type
Reducing Washer for Conduit Systems
Package Dimensions (L x W x H)
12.5 IN x 3.2 IN x 5.1 IN
Package Dimensions (L x W x H)
31.75 cm x 8.128 cm x 12.954 cm
Package Weight (Imperial)
0.1000 L
Package Weight (Metric)
0.0450 kg
Washer, Reducing, Galvanized Steel, Size 4 Inch - 1-1/2 Inch

1090-5

Washer, Reducing, Galvanized Steel, Size 4 Inch - 1-1/2 Inch
This is a reducing washer identified as catalog number 33445. The sheet describes it as a 2-1/2 x 1/2" reducing washer with a zinc plated finish. It is a washer used to reduce an opening size.

33445

This is a reducing washer identified as catalog number 33445. The sheet describes it as a 2-1/2 x 1/2" reducing washer with a zinc plated finish. It is a washer used to reduce an opening size.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What material is the WA143-2 made from?

The reducing washer is constructed from steel with a zinc plating for corrosion resistance.

How many washers are included in each package?

Each package contains two reducing washers.

What is the size reduction from 1-1/4" to 1"?

The WA143-2 reduces conduit size from 1-1/4 inch to 1 inch.

What conduit types are compatible with WA143-2?

The WA143-2 is designed for use with Rigid and Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC) systems.

Is the WA143-2 suitable for outdoor installations?

The zinc plating provides corrosion resistance suitable for moist or mildly corrosive environments.

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