Eaton 656WHITE EMT Compression Connector - White, NEC/CEC
Part Number: 656WHITE
Quick Summary
656WHITE is an EMT compression connector that joins steel conduit in commercial and industrial electrical installations. Installers often face slow terminations and misaligned fittings that disrupt project schedules. This connector complies with NEC/CEC standards and is rated for ordinary/non-hazardous locations, with Canadian certification documentation available. The 2-1/2" trade size aligns with common EMT runs, while the white finish aids visibility in crowded panels and retrofit projects. Steel construction delivers robust impact resistance in harsh plant environments, reducing replacement intervals and downtime. By delivering fast, reliable EMT terminations in steel, it supports safer installations and streamlined procurement for industrial facilities. Its non-insulated design simplifies insulation planning and reduces risk of moisture entrapment in dry indoor environments.
Product Information
Extended Description
656WHITE Eaton: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series EMT compression connector, White, EMT, Straight, Non-insulated, Steel, Threadless, 2-1/2"
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series EMT compression connector
Catalog Number
656WHITE
UPC
662277091992
Product Length/Depth
3.31 in
Product Height
3.75 in
Product Width
3.75 in
Product Weight
1.9 lb
Area classification
Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations
Standards type
NEC/CEC
Conduit type
EMT
Connector type
Straight
Style
Compression
Insulator
Non-insulated
Trade size
2-1/2"
Color
White
Thread
Threadless
Material
Steel
Eaton Crouse-Hinds 656WHITE 3D drawing
Crouse-Hinds series Connectors and Couplings - EMT catalog page
Connectors and Couplings - EMT Canadian certification
Connectors and Couplings - EMT Canadian certification
Eaton Specification Sheet - 656WHITE
Feature → Business Impact → Application. The compression design provides a secure, field-ready termination that lowers rework time and improves panel reliability, supporting faster project completion on manufacturing floors. The steel construction yields high durability in harsh plant environments, reducing maintenance costs and downtime while enabling longer service intervals in process areas. The threadless design minimizes misalignment and cross-threading in tight spaces, speeding up installations in retrofit projects and new builds alike. The 2-1/2" trade size aligns with standard EMT runs, simplifying stocking and procurement for electrical contractors and OEMs. Certifications to NEC/CEC, and non-hazardous location ratings give you regulatory confidence, especially for commercial facilities and industrial plants. Availability of CAD drawings and spec sheets via Eaton accelerates design validation and procurement planning. Additionally, the white color enhances visibility during installation and inspection in dense wiring corridors.
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FAQs
The 656WHITE is designed to terminate EMT conduit quickly and securely in commercial and industrial electrical installations. Its straight compression design provides fast, misalignment-resistant terminations for 2-1/2" EMT runs, improving installation speed and panel reliability in harsh environments.
656WHITE supports EMT conduit with a straight compression connector for 2-1/2" trade size. It is a non-insulated steel connector optimized for quick field terminations in standard industrial electrical wiring.
Yes. 656WHITE is designed to meet NEC/CEC standards and is rated for Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations, with additional Canadian certification documentation available to support regulatory compliance in North American installations.
The threadless design reduces cross-threading risk and speeds alignment in tight spaces, minimizing torque time and rework. This makes it ideal for retrofit projects and crowded electrical panels where quick, reliable terminations are critical.
Eaton provides a range of downloads for 656WHITE, including 3D CAD drawings, EMT catalog pages, certification reports, and the official specification sheet, all accessible from the product page to support design validation and procurement.