Eaton Crouse-Hinds RC250 304SS Rigid Coupling - NEC/CEC
Part Number: RC250 304SS
Quick Summary
RC250 304SS rigid conduit coupling is designed to join rigid/IMC conduits in stainless steel installations across industrial facilities. This solves common challenges around corrosion, misalignment, and unreliable connections in harsh environments. It aligns with NEC/CEC standards and UL-listed Canadian certifications for non-hazardous locations, ensuring compliant installations. By delivering a durable, corrosion-resistant connection in a 2-1/2" trade size, this coupling supports long-term reliability, lowers maintenance costs, and simplifies procurement and installation for maintenance teams and electrical contractors alike.
Product Information
Extended Description
RC250 304SS Eaton Crouse-Hinds: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series rigid conduit coupling, Rigid/IMC, 304 stainless steel, 2-1/2"
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series rigid conduit coupling
Catalog Number
RC250 304SS
UPC
662277030939
Product Length/Depth
3.19 in
Product Height
3.25 in
Product Width
3.25 in
Product Weight
1.78 lb
Area classification
Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations
Standards type
NEC/CEC
Conduit type
Rigid/IMC
Style
Rigid
Material
304 stainless steel
Trade size
2-1/2"
Crouse-Hinds stainless steel conduit, cable and wire management brochure
Crouse-Hinds series Stainless Steel Connectors and Couplings - Rigid-IMC catalog page
Connectors and Couplings - Rigid-IMC Canadian certification
Connectors and Couplings - Rigid-IMC Canadian certification
Eaton Specification Sheet - RC250 304SS
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The RC250 304SS uses 304 stainless steel, delivering superior corrosion resistance and structural strength, which translates to longer service life in challenging environments such as washdown zones or outdoor installations. This reduces replacement intervals and maintenance downtime, improving overall plant uptime and lowering lifecycle costs in stainless steel conduit networks. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The conduit is designed for rigid/IMC systems in a 2-1/2" trade size, enabling quick, secure assemblies that minimize field rework and torque-related failures. Ideal for OEMs and facilities with stainless steel enclosures and stainless conduit runs, where fast, repeatable installations are critical to project timelines. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The product conforms to NEC/CEC standards and Ordinary/Non-Hazardous area classifications, ensuring regulatory compliance and safe operation in typical industrial plants, laboratories, and cleanroom-adjacent spaces. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Its integrated dimensions (3.19" length, 3.25" height/width) and 1.78 lb weight offer a balanced, manageable piece for on-site handling and mounting, improving install efficiency and reducing crew fatigue during conduit runs. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Compatibility with Crouse-Hinds stainless steel connectors and clamps streamlines procurement and spares planning, lowering total installed cost by reducing mismatches and return trips. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The 304 stainless steel construction supports cleanability and ease of inspection in regulated environments, helping customers meet industry-specific hygiene and corrosion resistance requirements without additional coatings or treatments.
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FAQs
To install RC250 304SS, ensure mating conduit ends are clean and free of debris, align the coupling with the conduit run, and slide it into place until seated. Tighten fasteners to manufacturer-specified torque, using appropriate thread sealant if specified. Refer to the Eaton RC250 specification sheet for torque values and any installation cautions to ensure a leak-free, code-compliant connection.
RC250 304SS is designed for rigid/IMC conduit with a 2-1/2" trade size. It accommodates standard rigid and IMC stainless-steel conduits, providing a secure, corrosion-resistant coupling suitable for non-hazardous industrial environments.
Yes. The RC250 304SS is rated for Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations. It complies with NEC/CEC standards, ensuring electrical installation parity with typical industrial wiring practices and regulatory compliance for general-purpose conduit installations.
RC250 304SS has NEC/CEC standard compliance and is supported by UL Canada certification listings referenced in Eaton literature, giving installers confidence in cross-border usage and regulatory acceptance in Canadian facilities.
The 304 stainless steel construction offers superior corrosion resistance, reducing replacement frequency and maintenance downtime. Its compatibility with stainless fittings and straightforward installation lowers total installed costs, improves uptime, and supports longer service intervals in stainless-steel conduit networks.