MC CONNECTOR

🧾 What it is:

A snap-in electrical connector that secures MC (metal-clad), AC (armored), or flexible metal cable into an electrical box.

• 38AST = model number
• ARL = Arlington Industries
• AST = SNAP2IT snap-in series

🔧 What it’s used for:

• Connecting armored electrical cable (MC/AC) to junction boxes
• Securing flexible metal conduit into enclosures
• Residential, commercial, and industrial wiring installs
• Retrofit electrical work where speed matters

⚙️ Key features:

• Snap-in design (no locknut required)
• Works with 3/8" trade size MC/AC cable systems
• Insulated throat protects cable jacket from damage
• Zinc die-cast body (corrosion resistant)
• UL/CSA listed for electrical code compliance
• Fast installation (push-in, tool-free connection)

🧠 Simple explanation:

It’s basically a quick-connect metal fitting that snaps armored electrical cable into a box without needing nuts, screws, or extra tools.

⚡ Where you’ll see it:

• Light fixtures
• Ceiling box wiring
• Panel knockouts
• Commercial conduit runs
• HVAC/equipment electrical hookups

⚠️ Important note:

This is not plumbing or conduit pipe—it is strictly for armored electrical cable systems (MC/AC).

If you want, I can sort your entire electrical list (MC connectors, EMT fittings, rigid couplings, breakers, boxes) into a simple “what connects to what” map so it’s easier to read on invoices or in the field.