The TMC3-075-0 is a robust and reliable cable gland from the Eaton Crouse-Hinds TMC3 series, specifically engineered to meet the stringent demands of industrial and hazardous environments. This component plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, integrity, and longevity of electrical installations involving armored and metal-clad cables.
Decoding the Part Number
Understanding the part number helps in grasping the specific attributes of the TMC3-075-0:
- TMC3: Indicates the series designed for terminating metal-clad (MC) and Teck armored cables, providing flameproof seals suitable for hazardous locations.
- 075: Represents the thread size, which is 3/4″ NPT (National Pipe Thread). This size is commonly used in industrial conduit systems.
- -0: Typically denotes the material construction. In Eaton’s nomenclature, “-0” often signifies nickel-plated brass, known for its excellent balance of strength, durability, and corrosion resistance.
Key Specifications
- Material: Nickel-Plated Brass
- Thread Size: 3/4″ NPT
- Armor Clamping Range: 0.660″ – 0.980″ (16.76 mm – 24.89 mm)
- Cable Clamping Range: 0.780″ – 1.110″ (19.81 mm – 28.19 mm)
- Ingress Protection Rating: IP66/IP67
- IP66: Dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets.
- IP67: Protected against temporary immersion up to 1 meter.
- Temperature Range: -50°C to +100°C (-58°F to +212°F)
- Certifications:
- UL Listed and CSA Certified for use in:
- Class I, Division 2 (Groups A, B, C, D)
- Class II, Division 1 & 2 (Groups E, F, G)
- Class III
- ATEX and IECEx approved for European and international standards, suitable for Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous locations.
- UL Listed and CSA Certified for use in:
Description
General specifications
| Product Name |
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series TMC3 cable gland
|
| Catalog Number |
TMC3-075-0
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| UPC |
662276888494
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| Product Length/Depth |
3.33 in
|
| Product Height |
1.38 in
|
| Product Width |
1.38 in
|
| Product Weight |
0.31 lb
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Certifications and compliances
| Area classification |
Hazardous/Classified Locations
|
| Standards type |
NEC/CEC
IECEx/ATEX |
| NEC hazardous rating |
Class II, Division 1
Class III |
| NEMA Rating |
4X
|
| Ingress protection (IP) ratings |
IP66
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Product specifications
| Protection type |
Industrial
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| Gland type |
Armoured and non-armoured
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| Cable type |
MC
MC-HL TECK TC TC-ER TC-ER-HL ITC ITC-ER ITC-HL PLTC PLTC-ER ACIC |
| Material |
Aluminum
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| Thread Size |
3/4″
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| Thread type |
NPT
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| Armor (min/max) |
0.452″ – 0.660″
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| Cable range (min/max) |
0.55″ – 0.78″
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| Outer sheath (min/max) |
0.50-0.78″
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