Thomas & Betts GUAB16-TB Hazardous Location Conduit Body

Description:

The Thomas & Betts GUAB16-TB Hazardous Location Conduit Body is used to provide access for wire pulling, splicing, inspection, and directional changes in rigid conduit systems installed in hazardous industrial environments. Commonly installed in oil and gas facilities, chemical processing plants, refineries, wastewater treatment plants, power generation facilities, and other Class I, II, and III hazardous locations requiring explosion-proof conduit fittings. Maintenance electricians, contractors, and system integrators use this conduit body for new installations, conduit system maintenance, retrofit projects, and replacement of existing hazardous location conduit outlet boxes.

Applications:

The Thomas & Betts GUAB16-TB is a Type B explosion-proof conduit outlet box with cover designed for threaded rigid metal conduit systems. It provides a convenient access point for pulling conductors, making wire splices, changing conduit direction, and mounting compatible fixture outlets while maintaining the integrity of hazardous location conduit systems. The heavy-duty ductile iron body and die-cast aluminum cover deliver excellent mechanical strength and corrosion resistance for demanding industrial applications.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: Thomas & Betts (ABB) – T&B Rigid Fittings
• Part Number: GUAB16-TB
• Product Type: Hazardous Location Conduit Body with Cover
• Conduit Body Style: GUAB (Type B)
• Hub Size: 1/2 in. NPT
• Body Length: 3-1/2 in.
• Cubic Capacity: 13.5 in³
• Body Material: Ductile Iron
• Cover Material: Die-Cast Aluminum
• Finish: Zinc Plated
• Shape: Type B
• Grounding: Internal Grounding Screw Included
• Special Features: Minimum five full hub threads with integral bushing
• Applications: Wire pulling, conductor splicing, conduit direction changes, fixture outlet mounting, and conduit access in hazardous locations
• Suitable Conduit: Threaded Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC) and IMC
• Certifications: UL Listed (E202368), CSA Certified
• Compliance: RoHS3, REACH, TSCA Section 6(h) Compliant
• Environmental Ratings: Class I, Division 1 & 2; Class II, Division 1; Class III; NEMA 3, 4, 7CD, and 9EFG when installed with approved covers and seals.

Common Replacements:

• Thomas & Betts GUA16-TB
• Thomas & Betts GUAL16-TB
• Thomas & Betts GUAT16-TB