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Silver steel reducing bushing with threaded ends 15/16 in long

Appleton Century Crofts

Appleton Century Crofts Reducing Bushing HAWA Steel 1-1/2 to 1In Conduit

SKU CH-AMA1-ECSZP

Reduces conduit from 1-1/2 in to 1 in with steel hazardous-location fitting rated for Class I, II and III divisions

  • TypeConduit Fittings
  • Color/FinishSilver
  • MaterialHAWA
  • Length1.900
  • Reduces conduit size from 1-1/2 to 1 inch for flexible routing
  • Rated for Class I Division 1 hazardous locations for safe operation
  • Steel construction with electroplated finish resists corrosion in tough environments
  • Female to male NPT threads allow direct connection without extra adapters
  • Compact 15/16 inch overall length fits tight enclosure spaces

Conduit fitting for hazardous locations

This Appleton Century Crofts reducing bushing connects 1-1/2 inch and 1 inch threaded rigid metal conduit or IMC in hazardous areas. It is rated for Class I Division 1 and 2, Class II Division 1 and 2, and Class III environments. The steel body carries an electroplated silver finish. Electricians working in classified zones use it to step down conduit sizes safely.

Thermal and power behaviour in normal use

The fitting is a passive steel component with no moving parts, so it generates no heat and draws no power during operation. Its electroplated surface resists corrosion in damp or chemical atmospheres. Noise is not a factor because the bushing contains no fan or electrical circuit. It simply maintains a secure, grounded conduit path.

Behaviour under sustained load

Under continuous service the steel body and threaded joints retain their mechanical integrity and grounding continuity. The hazardous-location ratings remain valid as long as the installation follows the applicable code. No thermal cycling or vibration loosens the NPT threads when they are properly tightened. The fitting does not degrade with time in its rated environment.

Highlights

  • Reduces conduit size from 1-1/2 to 1 inch for flexible routing
  • Rated for Class I Division 1 hazardous locations for safe operation
  • Steel construction with electroplated finish resists corrosion in tough environments
  • Female to male NPT threads allow direct connection without extra adapters
  • Compact 15/16 inch overall length fits tight enclosure spaces

Specifications

TypeConduit Fittings
BrandAPPLETON ELECTRIC
Color/FinishSilver
MaterialHAWA
Length1.900

Questions about this item

How do I install the 15/16 in reducing bushing into 1-1/2 in conduit, and what step is often missed?

Thread the 1 in FNPT end into the 1-1/2 in MNPT conduit until the electroplated steel shoulder seats fully; the missed step is applying hazardous-location thread compound to maintain the Class I Division 1 seal.

What maintenance or replacement will the HAWA steel bushing need over time?

Inspect the electroplated finish annually for corrosion; replace the bushing if the 15/16 in body shows pitting or the threads no longer hold the hazardous-location rating.

What limit appears first when the bushing runs continuously in a Class I Division 1 area?

The 0.31 lb steel body reaches thermal equilibrium quickly, so the electroplated finish temperature limit is the first constraint under sustained hazardous-location duty.

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