THOMAS & BETTS 57696 ENTRY HOOD / HEAVY DUTY CONNECTOR HOOD

Description:

The Thomas & Betts 57696 Entry Hood is a heavy-duty rectangular connector hood designed to protect connector inserts and cable terminations while providing a secure environmental enclosure for industrial power and control connections. Commonly installed in industrial automation systems, manufacturing equipment, control panels, robotics, packaging machinery, and OEM equipment where rugged multi-pin connectors are required. Maintenance technicians, panel builders, and system integrators use this entry hood for new installations, equipment maintenance, retrofits, and replacement of existing heavy-duty connector housings.

Applications:

The Thomas & Betts 57696 Entry Hood is part of the POS-E-KON® heavy-duty connector system and is designed to mate with compatible male or female insert connectors and base housings. Constructed from durable die-cast aluminum, the hood protects electrical connections from dust, moisture, vibration, and mechanical impact while providing dependable cable entry and strain relief. It is ideal for industrial environments requiring reliable power and signal transmission between machinery, control cabinets, conveyors, and automation equipment.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: Thomas & Betts (ABB)
• Part Number: 57696
• Product Type: Entry Hood / Heavy-Duty Connector Hood
• Connector Series: POS-E-KON® Heavy-Duty Rectangular Connectors
• Housing Material: Die-Cast Aluminum Alloy
• Finish: Corrosion-Resistant Coated Finish
• Cable Entry: Top Entry
• Compatible Inserts: POS-E-KON® Male and Female Insert Connectors
• Locking Mechanism: Lever Lock System
• Environmental Protection: Industrial Dust and Moisture Protection (when used with matching housing and gasket)
• Application: Protection of heavy-duty industrial connector assemblies
• Typical Industries: Industrial Automation, Machine Building, Robotics, Packaging Equipment, Material Handling, OEM Manufacturing.

Common Replacements:

• Thomas & Betts CH610EH100MV
• Thomas & Betts CH916HMV
• Thomas & Betts SH010TMV