Eaton GCAB13 Ground Clamp - Bronze Screw Direct Burial
Part Number: GCAB13
Quick Summary
Eaton GCAB13 Ground Clamp enables secure, code-compliant grounding for AC/MC conduit installations. Installers often struggle with clamps that resist burial conditions and corrosion, causing downtime and repairs. This unit meets NEC/CEC standards and is suitable for Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations, featuring a copper alloy body and bronze screw direct burial construction for durability in harsh environments. The design reduces field adjustments and rework, delivering reliable service life. It supports straightforward service-entrance grounding and bonding in outdoor applications, aligning with plant reliability goals. For buyers, this means predictable maintenance costs, improved compliance documentation, and faster project completion without sacrificing safety or performance.
Product Information
Extended Description
GCAB13 Eaton: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series ground clamp, AC/MC, 1/2"-1" clamping range, Copper alloy, Bronze screw direct burial
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series ground clamp
Catalog Number
GCAB13
UPC
662277040587
Product Weight
0.242 lb
Area classification
Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations
Standards type
NEC/CEC
Material
Copper alloy
Type
Bronze screw direct burial
Conduit type
AC/MC
Grounding conductor electrode clamping range
1/2"-1"
Crouse-Hinds series Service Entrance Grounding Clamps, Grounding Lugs and Bonding Bridges catalog page
Service Entrance Grounding Clamps, Grounding Lugs, and Bonding Bridges Canadian certification
Service Entrance Grounding Clamps, Grounding Lugs, and Bonding Bridges Canadian certification
Eaton Specification Sheet - GCAB13
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The GCAB13 uses a copper alloy body with bronze screw direct burial, delivering excellent corrosion resistance, which reduces replacement frequency and maintenance costs on outdoor installations. This translates to longer service life and lower total cost of ownership for facilities and contractors performing service entrances or outdoor conduit grounding. Feature → Business Impact → Application: A 1/2"-1" grounding conductor clamp range accommodates a wide range of AC/MC conduit sizes, enabling quick, versatile installations and fewer part-number variations on job sites. This improves field productivity and reduces inventory burden while ensuring code-compliant bonding in commercial and industrial installations. Feature → Business Impact → Application: NEC/CEC compliance and Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Location suitability provide regulatory confidence, simplify documentation, and minimize approval cycles for new builds or retrofits in manufacturing, data centers, and process facilities. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Bronze screw direct burial construction enhances burial integrity and stability in trench or soil-filled environments, supporting long-term grounding reliability with minimal maintenance. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The clamp’s lightweight 0.242 lb weight improves handling and reduces installer fatigue, speeding up installation time in crowded electrical rooms or outdoor handhole openings.
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FAQs
GCAB13 is designed for AC/MC conduit grounding with a 1/2"-1" clamping range. It provides secure bonding in outdoor or trench environments and simplifies field installation by accommodating multiple conduit sizes without extra adapters, reducing downtime and ensuring compliant service entrances.
GCAB13 adheres to NEC/CEC standards and is suitable for Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations. Canadian certification documentation is available, supporting compliance across North American facilities and helping with regulatory submissions and inspections.
Yes. The bronze screw direct burial construction and copper alloy body are specifically designed for direct burial, delivering reliable burial performance, corrosion resistance, and long service life in outdoor grounding installations.
GCAB13 weighs 0.242 lb and is made from copper alloy with a bronze screw direct burial design. The light weight improves handling and speeds up installation in confined spaces, while the copper alloy enhances durability and conductivity for consistent bonding performance.
Using GCAB13 delivers reliable, code-compliant grounding with longer service life and reduced maintenance. It also simplifies documentation for NEC/CEC compliance, shortens install times, and lowers total cost of ownership in manufacturing facilities, data centers, and commercial buildings.