Electrical products for every stage of construction
The brand of choice
This brochure provides an overview of the many brands and solutions we provide for all phases of construction: • Bid-Spec • Substation – Site Prep • Construction – Rough-In • Finish and Trim • Mission Critical Projects
The Thomas & Betts Value Commitment We are committed to doing everything possible to bring value to your choice of Thomas & Betts products. Because of our years of experience, we understand what you need – in the lifecycle of projects, and in the essential products and services for the job. Our value commitment to you includes: • Innovation – providing new and improved products to help you lower costs and improve on-site job efficiencies. • Quality – Thomas & Betts quality has been consistent over many years and billions of products. We stand behind every product we make. • Service – our factory-trained professionals are available to provide technical product and application support from bid-spec through the completed project. • Breadth of line – Thomas & Betts has the industry’s broadest portfolio of leading brands. • Availability – our industry-leading network of distributor partners delivers what you need, when you need it. • Global support – Thomas & Betts supports multi-national projects with localized sales and strategically located distribution facilities in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
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from bid-spec to completed project Thomas & Betts bid-spec tools and support Take advantage of our company’s century of experience in the electrical industry in the bid-spec phase of your project. Thomas & Betts Field Sales Engineers and Application Engineers are available to help ensure the right products are specified to meet your needs. Our online specification and design tools further support your product selection. In partnership with our industry-leading distributors, we can provide you with reliable budgetary pricing.
Thomas & Betts brings a reputation of successful involvement over many years to all types of commercial, industrial and residential construction.
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Substation g g g g g g g g Industry-proven products for substation applications
Thomas & Betts’ decades of experience in the electrical utility industry has provided many innovative solutions in high-voltage and power products for substation applications – overhead and underground. This experience, combined with the breadth and depth of our product lines, is your assurance of reliable availability and consistent system performance regardless of your substation requirements. Shown here are examples of our extensive line of high-voltage/ power distribution products.
Power Substation Connectors • Reliable, time-tested performance • High conductivity copper and aluminum • Full line coverage to 1000MCM • Braided jumpers rated to 1200Amps ®
High-Voltage Capacitor Switches and Switchgear • Elastimold® Switchgear with vacuum technology – environmentally friendly, gas and oil free. • Joslyn Hi-Voltage® Capacitor and Reactor Switches and Reclosers provide optimum performance and reliability in on-site substation applications • Elastimold® Switchgear components are the industry standard for padmount or vault installations • Industry-leading vacuum technology, monitoring and control accessories ®
Expansion/Deflection Couplings • Internal ground reduces installation time and improves reliability • Ideal solution for “extreme” conduit runs • Handle movement and temperature swings • For direct burial or concrete embedment
T&B ®XD Couplings
Site Preparation g g g g g g g Reliability from the ground up
Our broad line of grounding products represents decades of innovation and trust, and covers virtually all types of above-ground applications as well as direct-burial and grid-ground connection systems. Other Thomas & Betts products meet industry specs and site-prep requirements from in-slab floor boxes to the industry’s broadest range of non-metallic and PVC-coated large and small conduit, fittings and accessories.
Fused Elbows and Secondary Connectors
Non-Metallic and PVC-Coated Products • Select from a broad line of conduit, fittings, boxes • Rugged PVC-coated conduit, box and fittings for corrosive/outdoor environments • OCAL® hot dipped galvanized threads provide superior protection
• Fully sealed molded fused elbows for submersible applications • Multi-tap connector blocks with clear PVC insulation ensure accuracy of installation and improve reliability
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Grounding Solutions • Most trusted brands in the industry • Mechanical and compression types • Meet all IEEE, CE, IEC specs • For above-ground, burial, grid-ground ®
Blackburn ®
In-Slab Floor Boxes • Industry’s broadest PVC line • Robust construction throughout • Power, voice and data inserts • Deep concrete pour designs ®
Steel City ®
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Portable Power Tools • Ergonomic design; improved productivity • Quick-charge battery power • Rugged construction • For lugs and connectors to 1000MCM
T&B ®Tools BattPac ®
Construction – Rough-In
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Thomas & Betts electrical components and connectors
Our product lines cover as much as 75% of the electrical necessities in all construction projects. Using T&B products, you get savings where it counts the most – in more productive labor, time savings, and error-free installation.
Floor Boxes • Broadest selection to meet any requirement • Robust metal and non-metallic configurations • Wide choice of cover materials • Complete range of inserts and device plates
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665-AV2 Floor Box • 2 " knockouts that enable pre-terminated cables to be pulled directly through the conduit • Device plates accept any combination of power, data, and AV • Standard 665 covers in brass and aluminum
Steel City ®
Metallic and Non-Metallic Wall and Ceiling Boxes • Industry’s most complete selection of metal and non-metallic boxes • Contractor-friendly designs
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Pre-Fabricated Assemblies • Speed up installation time/reduce errors • Custom assemblies to meet your specified requirements • Proven Steel City® quality and reliability • Wide selection of components for pre-fabricated assemblies
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Cable Tray • T&B reliability in steel and aluminum • Wide variety of standard configurations • Custom engineered solutions to meet your specific requirements
• Double PVC coating for superior corrosion resistance • Hand-tightened covers for easy installation • Internal coating for easy wire pull-through • UL Listed Type 4X, NEMA Type 4X rating
T&B ®Cable Tray
OCAL®
Terminations and Connections
Conduit, Fittings and Conduit Bodies • Industry’s broadest range of fittings for PVC, EMT, rigid, armored and flexible conduit • Designed for easy installation, lower installed cost • LU conduit elbow: up to a 4 to 1 SKU reduction
T&B ®Fittings Steel City ® OCAL®
4X Conduit Bodies and Covers
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BlueKote ®
• Broadest line of terminals, splices and lugs • Leading compression crimp technology for ultimate reliability • Covers wire range 22 AWG to 1000 MCM • Hex indent crimp assures reliable termination of stranded wire
Color-Keyed ® Sta-Kon ®
Blackburn ®
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Trapnut ® Strut Fasteners • 30% less time on new work, 43% less time on retro-fit applications • Closes at desired position on threaded rod – eliminates need to remove existing assembly on retro-fit applications
Kindorf
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Cable Ties/Fasteners • Original “Grip of Steel” locking device • High-strength nylon in UV-stabilized colors • Time-saving tooling • Wide range of sizes/holding strengths
• Ergonomically-designed power and hand tools • Reduces fatigue, improves productivity • Enhanced Comfort Crimp® Tool requires 75% less handle force than competitive tools
Ty-Rap ®
Sta-Kon ® Ty-Rap ® T&B ®Tools
Metal Framing • Broad line of products, finishes and accessories • 1 5/8" and modular 1 1/2" dimensions available • Designs that meet requirements for seismic bracing • Kindorf ® modular products reduce installation time and scrap
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Wire and Cable Tools
Identification • Available as a complete system or in kits • Quick, accurate labeling of wire and cable,racks, enclosures, patch panels, faceplates, outlets, hazardous equipment, etc.
EZCODE ®
Finish and Trim g g g g g g g Products to help you finish the project
Thomas & Betts products for finish and trim include innovative emergency lighting systems, lighting for hazardous area applications, outdoor lighting fixtures, and weatherproof boxes and covers. For AV and communications systems, our portfolio includes the industry’s best coaxial cable connection products.
• High-strength polycarbonate hinge pin for greater durability in high-traffic areas • Keyhole mounts simplify installation – no need to remove and replace receptacle screws • Unique Wasp Guard keeps out unwanted pests
Outdoor Lighting • Broad line of weatherproof fixtures fits most applications • Proven sealing and mounting features • Rugged construction
Weatherproof Boxes • Industry-leading product line • Rain-tight, lockable designs for commercial, industrial and residential applications
Code Keeper ®
Emergency and Hazardous Area Lighting • Full line of exit and emergency signs • Global reputation for reliability • Standard and customized lighting for hazardous location applications
Lumacell
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Nexus
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Hazlux ®
Coaxial Cable Connectors • The North American cable industry standard • Quick, one-step compression crimp • Audible snap assures solid, reliable connection • Broadband “F”, BNC, and TNC types
Snap-N-Seal ®
Mission Critical g g g g g g g For mission critical design, expansion and retro-fit applications
Thomas & Betts has expanded its capabilities with the acquisition of Power Solutions. This established firm is noted for innovation and extreme reliability in systems for power quality, surge protection, and uninterrupted power supplies (UPS). This specialized equipment complements our other products for use in data centers and other mission critical applications.
Multi-Circuit Power Connectors • Industry-proven pin and sleeve designs • Sealed connectivity for 20 to 400 Amps • Reliable for commercial/industrial applications • Hazardous location types available
Russellstoll ®
Reliable Surge Protection • Surge ratings from 100kA to 400kA • 15-year warranty when two or more units are combined in same system • UL 1449 3rd Edition compliant • Reliable, cost-effective protection
T&B ® Surge Protection
Optimum Surge Protection • Mission critical products for maximum protection and reliability • UL 1449 3rd Edition compliant • 20-year warranty when two or more units are combined in same system • Advanced monitoring options available ®
Industrial UPS Systems • World’s first digitally controlled systems • Setting the standard for performance, redundancy and reliability • Capacity from 10 to 160kVA • ANSI/NEMA and IEC compliant
Power Distribution Systems •C yberex® PDUs and Remote Power Panels set data center standards for reliability and performance • Standard configurations available from 50 to 500 kVA • Custom power configurations available
Digital Static Transfer Switches • Cyberex® DSTS systems are integral to redundant power systems for data centers, hospitals, semiconductor manufacturing and other critical installations • Capacities from 200 to 4000 Amps
Brands of choice Our dedication to new product design, lean manufacturing, customer satisfaction, quality products and services, and technological superiority, positions Thomas & Betts as one of the most preferred brands of electrical components and connectors in the industry.
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