Overview
The Hoffman F88L48 is a lay-in NEMA Type 12 wireway straight section featuring 8″ x 8″ cross-section dimensions and 48″ length. This industrial-grade conduit fitting is engineered to safely enclose and route electrical wiring and cables while protecting against exposure to oils, dust, and other environmental contaminants common in manufacturing and industrial facilities.
Key Features
- Lay-in design with gasketed construction for easy cable access along the entire run
- Quick-release latches enabling rapid installation and maintenance without tool requirements
- NEMA Type 12 rated for oil and dust protection in industrial environments
- Steel construction with gray powder-coat finish for corrosion resistance
- One side opening allows wires and cables to be laid in without pulling through the entire section
- Hinged cover design for convenient access to enclosed conductors
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Hoffman (NVENT)
- Part Number: F88L48
- Height: 8 inches
- Width: 8 inches
- Length: 48 inches
- Material: Steel, 14 gauge
- Finish: Gray powder-coat
- Cover Type: Lay-in hinged cover with quick-release latches
- NEMA Rating: Type 12 (protection against oil and dust)
- Installation: Surface mount wireway system
Typical Applications
The Hoffman F88L48 straight section is commonly used in the following industrial settings:
- Manufacturing plants and production facilities requiring wire protection from oil spray and coolants
- Food processing operations where washdown environments necessitate sealed wire management
- Outdoor and semi-outdoor installations requiring moisture and contamination protection
- Machine tool enclosures and CNC equipment wiring systems
- Material handling facilities with heavy equipment and frequent vibration
- Utility and industrial control panel wiring runs
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Hoffman NVENT 8″ x 8″ lay-in wireway system components (F88 series)
- Hoffman lay-in hinged cover tee fittings (F88LTC)
- Hoffman lay-in universal U-connectors (F88GUC)
- Hoffman cut-off fittings and end plates for custom length runs
- Standard electrical wiring and cable routing in 48-inch segments
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Hoffman F88L48 (exact same part) – verify specific serial requirements with installer
- Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering to confirm cross-compatibility with legacy or alternative wireway brands.
Works With
- NVENT lay-in hinged cover straight sections in 8″ x 8″ profile
- Hoffman wireway fittings and connectors rated NEMA Type 1 and Type 12
- Standard industrial electrical cable and conduit systems
- U-connectors for rigid joining of multiple wireway sections
- Tee, elbow, and panel adapter fittings in matching NVENT profile
