Construction

  • Constructed of continuously interlocked, zinc-coated steel strip.
  • Flexible with high crush resistance.
  • Smooth exterior and interior allow for easy pulling and wire fishing.
  • Not for wet locations.
  • Sometimes called Greenfield or Flex.

Compliant with NEC Articles 

  • 300.22 (C) Other Spaces used for Environmental Air (Plenums)
  • 250.102, 250.118(5) and 250.134(B) Equipment Grounding
  • 348 Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC)
  • 501.30 (B) Class I, Div. 2
  • 645.5 (E) (2) Under raised floors
  • 348.10 Permitted to be used in exposed and concealed locations
  • 430.245 (B) enclosed motor leads
  • 620.21 elevators, escalators, wheelchair lifts

Certifications
UL 1 Approved DXUZ.E98045 / RoHS WEEE COMPLIANT
Meets requirements of NFPA 79 (2024 Edition) Section 13.5.4 FMC

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Unit of Measure
Items
Type RWS - Flexible Steel Conduit Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC)

Type RWS - Flexible Steel Conduit Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC)
Type RWS - Flexible Steel Conduit Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC)

Type RWS - Flexible Steel Conduit Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC)
Type RWS - Flexible Steel Conduit Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC)

Type RWS - Flexible Steel Conduit Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC)
Type RWS - Flexible Steel Conduit Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC)

Type RWS - Flexible Steel Conduit Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC)
Type RWS - Flexible Steel Conduit Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC)

Type RWS - Flexible Steel Conduit Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC)
Description N/A Flexible steel conduit

Conduit shall be Anaconda Type RWS. Conduit shall provide flexible raceway for wiring and shall be constructed of continuously interlocked hot dipped zinc galvanized steel. Conduit shall be UL listed in electrical trade sizes 3/8" thru 4".
Type N/A RWS
Electrical Trade Size N/A 3/8 in12 mm N/A 1/2 in16 mm N/A 3/4 in21 mm N/A 1 in27 mm N/A 1-1/4 in35 mm
Length N/A 100 ft30.48 m N/A 100 ft30.48 m N/A 100 ft30.48 m N/A 50 ft15.24 m N/A 50 ft15.24 m
Packaging N/A Standard Coils
Inside Diameter N/A 0.375 to 0.393 in9.525 to 9.982 mm N/A 0.625 to 0.645 in15.875 to 16.383 mm N/A 0.812 to 0.835 in20.625 to 21.209 mm N/A 1.000 to 1.040 in25.400 to 26.416 mm N/A 1.250 to 1.300 in31.750 to 33.020 mm
Outside Diameter N/A 0.560 to 0.610 in14.224 to 15.494 mm N/A 0.860 to 0.920 in21.844 to 23.368 mm N/A 1.045 to 1.105 in26.543 to 28.067 mm N/A 1.300 to 1.380 in33.020 to 35.052 mm N/A 1.550 to 1.630 in39.370 to 41.402 mm
Approx. Inside Bend Radius N/A 2.0 in50.8 mm N/A 3.0 in76.2 mm N/A 4.0 in101.6 mm N/A 5.0 in127 mm N/A 6.25 in158.75 mm
Approx. Weight per 100 ft N/A 18 lbs8.16 kg N/A 28 lbs12.70 kg N/A 33 lbs14.97 kg N/A 51 lbs23.13 kg N/A 63 lbs28.58 kg
Installation N/A
  • Uses standard flexible metal conduit connectors.
  • Continuous grounding contact.
  • UL Listed Standard #1, File # E98045.
  • Manufactured in size range from 3/8" through 4".
  • Complies with Article 348, NEC.
  • Permitted to be used in exposed and concealed locations (Article 348.10); enclosed motor leads (Article 430.245(B); elevators, escalators, wheelchair lifts (Article 620.21).
  • +450ºF Maximum temperature.
NEC Articles N/A
  • Article 250.102, 250.118(5) and 250.134(B) Equipment Grounding.
  • Article 300.22 (D) Information Technology Equipment
  • Article 348 Flexible Metal Conduit. (FMC)
  • Article 501.30 (B) Class I Div. 2.
  • Article 620.21 Elevator Wiring Methods
  • Article 645.5 (E) (2) Under Raised Floors
Application N/A Flexible with High Crush Resistance Meets Requirements of UL1 and NEC 348
+450°F Maximum Temperature
Industry Certifications N/A UL Certification
Core Material N/A Galvanized Steel
Jacket Material N/A None
Jacket Benefits N/A Extreme Cold High Heat Zero Halogen