Cable Connectors eliminate cable twisting.

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TEK-MATExtra hazardous-location cable connectors have compression inserts that provide pull-out protection, making them suitable for jacketed, metal-clad cable. Locking, sealing chamber and rain-tight NEMA 4 insert gives connectors capability to create true 360 deg grounding. UL-listed connectors are made of corrosion-resistant, copper-free aluminum with low-profile hex hub and red union nut. Sizes range from 1/2 to 4 in.



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O-Z/Gedney TEK-MATExtra Cable Connectors Deliver Improved Sealing, Grounding & Gripping Power


SKOKIE, IL, March 5, 2002 ? O-Z/Gedney today announced the availability of its TEK-MATExtra line of hazardous location cable connectors designed to help electrical contractors do their job safer, faster and more economically.

TEK-MATExtra connectors feature a patented compression insert that delivers more pull-out protection than competitive models, making them the best choice for Teck and jacketed metal clad cable. The locking sealing chamber and rain-tight NEMA 4 insert gives the connectors the capability to create true 360 deg grounding, while simultaneously eliminating the hassle of cable twisting.

Among the key features of the O-Z/Gedney TEK-MATExtra are:
Corrosion-resistant, copper-free aluminum construction that takes the punishment of hazardous locations; a low-profile hex hub and red union nut to allow fast assembly/disassembly without compromising the epoxy seal; and a design that has fewer parts for faster installation.

TEK-MATExtra connectors are UL Listed, CSA cable solutions. They are available in eleven trade sizes ranging from 1/2-inch to 4-inches. Contractors are advised to use only approved O-Z/Gedney sealing compound.

O-Z/Gedney has served the electrical industry for over 150 years, and is today a recognized leader in a broad range of product categories, including electrical fittings, conduit bodies, industrial lighting, and enclosures & controls. Headquartered in Skokie, Illinois, OZ/Gedney is part of the EGS Electrical Group.

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