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Thread Reducers, Enlargers and Thread Adapters for Conduit Fittings

Thread reducers, enlargers, and thread adapters are used to adapt thread sizes and thread standards for threaded conduit fittings and other threaded electrical devices.

These components allow conduit fittings to connect securely to electrical panels, enclosures, junction boxes, and machine housings where thread size or thread standard differences exist.

Reducers allow smaller threaded fittings to connect to larger threaded entries, while enlargers allow larger fittings to be installed in smaller threaded openings. Thread adapters convert between thread standards such as Metric and PG conduit fitting threads.

FLEXAquick® quick-connect fittings and ROHRflex® flexible corrugated conduits are flagship product lines from IBIS Electro-Products Corp., specializing in high-performance electrical conduit systems.

Thread Type Adapters and Enlargers

FLEXA ADM-PM

FLEXA ADM-PM PG to Metric thread adapters allow PG threaded conduit fittings to connect to Metric threaded device entries and enclosures

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FLEXA EWM-M

Metric thread enlargers for installing larger Metric threaded conduit fittings into smaller threaded panel or enclosure entries

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FLEXA EWM-P

FLEXA EWM-P PG thread enlargers allow larger PG threaded conduit fittings to be installed in smaller threaded openings

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Thread Reducers and Special Thread Adapters

FLEXA ADMF

Metric fire-blocking thread adapters for conduit fitting installations requiring fire protection

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FLEXA REM-M

Metric thread reducers for installing smaller conduit fittings into larger Metric threaded entries

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FLEXA REM-P

PG thread reducers for installing smaller PG threaded conduit fittings into larger threaded panel or enclosure openings

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FLEXA RQF2-M

Metric flange fitting adapters that convert straight or elbow fittings into flanged fittings for stronger panel mounting

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Choosing the Right Thread Adapter or Reducer

Product FamilyAdapter TypeMaterialThread TypesTypical Use
ADMThread type adapterNickel-plated brassMetric / PGConverting between thread standards
EWMThread enlargerNickel-plated brassMetric / PGInstalling larger fittings into smaller threaded entries
REMThread reducerNickel-plated brassMetric / PGInstalling smaller fittings into larger threaded entries
ADMFFire blocking adapterNickel-plated brassMetricPassing conduit fittings through fire-rated barriers
RQF2Flange fitting adapterPA plastic bodyMetricReinforcing panel entries and converting fittings to flange mounting

Thread reducers, enlargers, and thread adapters provide a mechanical interface between threaded conduit fittings and threaded entries in electrical enclosures and equipment housings.

Thread enlargers allow larger conduit fittings to connect to smaller threaded openings. Thread reducers allow smaller fittings to be installed in larger threaded entries.

Thread adapters convert between different thread standards such as Metric and PG.

Flange fitting adapters convert a straight or elbow threaded fitting into a flanged fitting, improving mounting stability when a panel entry or knockout opening is not rigid enough to secure a threaded fitting and locknut alone

Typical applications for thread reducers and adapters include:

• Industrial automation systems
• Electrical panels and enclosures
• Machine wiring systems
• Robotics and packaging equipment
• Railway and transit vehicle electrical systems
• Retrofit conduit installations
• Equipment housings requiring threaded conduit entries

Frequently Asked Questions About Thread Adapters and Reducers

Thread reducers are used when a threaded conduit fitting has a smaller thread size than the threaded opening in the panel, enclosure, or equipment housing.

Installers typically start with the panel or enclosure knockout size and then match the conduit fitting to that opening.

  • If the knockout opening is smaller than the fitting thread, a thread enlarger is used.

  • If the knockout opening is larger than the fitting thread, a thread reducer is used.

Thread adapters are used when the thread standard differs, such as converting between Metric and PG threads.

Thread enlargers allow larger threaded conduit fittings to be installed in smaller threaded entries without modifying the enclosure.

Thread reducers change the thread size, while thread adapters convert between thread standards such as Metric and PG.

Flange fitting adapters convert straight or elbow threaded fittings into flanged fittings to improve mounting stability when panel entries are not rigid enough for secure fitting and locknut installation.

Yes. Thread reducers, enlargers, and adapters can be used with threaded conduit fittings, cable glands, strain relief fittings, cord grips, and other threaded electrical devices.

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