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Corrosion & Harsh Environment Protection
Power generation facilities are often situated in harsh
environments, whether it’s the freezing North, hot
and humid South or a hydroelectric plant facing the
daily onslaught of moisture and humidity. In each
case, corrosion and oxidation pose a direct threat to
operational safety and reliability. Protecting against
harsh and corrosive conditions requires specially
designed electrical systems and devices that are able
to withstand:
• Excessive moisture and high winds
• Lightning
• Sand, dust and salt spray
• Prolonged sunlight, ice and hail
Several approaches can be taken to protect the electrical
infrastructure from the elements. For instance, Thomas
& Betts offers products designed with corrosion-resistant
stainless steel, heat-shrink insulation to protect exposed
wiring and conductors, coatings to provide water
resistance and a product portfolio designed to avoid
dissimilar metal occurrences. Thomas & Betts’ extensive
electrical product line is designed, manufactured and
tested to meet all NEMA, UL®, NEC®, IEEE and other
specified code requirements.
National Electrical Code and NEC are registered trademarks
of the National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
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Stainless Steel Liquidtight Conduit Fittings
• Quickly seal with low torque
• Quality ground through metallic compression
• Single helical threads for easy installation
• Rolled-over edge for conductor protection
BlueKote® Conduit Bodies
• Multi-layer protection with epoxy external finish
for superior corrosion control
• Tapered NPT threads for integrated bushing
• BlueKote® internal finish for faster, easier wire pulling
OCAL-BLUE® PVC-Coated Conduit
• PVC-coated, hot-dipped galvanized conduit
and threads
• Fully complies with UL6, NEMA RN-1 and ANSI C80.1
• Only manufacturer with UL ® Verified Compliance
• Exterior PVC coating provides superior corrosion
protection against many harmful elements
• Interior blue urethane finish provides corrosion
protection around wire, cable or fiber optics
T&B® Fittings
BlueKote®
Conduit Bodies
Ocal®
OCAL-BLUE ®
PVC-Coated Conduit
Ty-Rap®
Cable Ties
Cable Ties
• Polypropylene ties engineered for harsh environments,
especially for corrosion resistance
• Stainless steel ties for enhanced corrosion protection
T&B® Fittings
Stainless Steel Liquidtight
Conduit Fittings