Overview
The Hoffman F88LE9A is a NEMA Type 12 lay-in wireway 90-degree elbow designed for right-angle installations in industrial electrical systems. This fitting allows efficient routing of wires and cables while maintaining top opening access for easy cable placement and routing. The steel construction with ANSI 61 gray acrylic electrocoat finish provides durability in indoor industrial and commercial environments.
Key Features
- Lay-In Top Opening Design: Preserves lay-in feature for accessible cable installation without pulling wires through the fitting
- 90-Degree Elbow Configuration: Creates clean right-angle turns in wireway runs with minimal space requirements
- NEMA Type 12 Enclosure: Rated for indoor industrial use with protection against dust and dripping liquids
- Steel Construction: Durable mild steel with ANSI 61 gray acrylic electrocoat finish resists corrosion
- Hinged-Cover Design: Removable cover with screws allows flexible orientation while maintaining access
- Gasket Sealed Joints: Each fitting includes sealing plate, gasket, and screw set for secure connections
Technical Specifications
- Catalog Number: F88LE9A
- Series: F10 Lay-In Wireway
- Wireway Size: 8.00 × 8.00 inches
- Angle: 90 degrees
- Material: Mild Steel
- Finish: ANSI 61 Gray Acrylic Electrocoat
- Type: Lay-In Hinged-Cover Elbow
- Mounting: Top Opening for cable access
- Weight: 13.25 lbs
- Certifications: UL Listed, CSA Certified
Typical Applications
The Hoffman F88LE9A wireway elbow is commonly used in the following environments:
- Industrial control rooms and panel installations
- Manufacturing facility cable routing and organization
- Power distribution systems requiring right-angle transitions
- Indoor commercial facilities with dust and moisture concerns
- Electrical equipment interconnections where cable access is required
- Data center and networking infrastructure cable management
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Hoffman F10 Series lay-in wireway sections and fittings
- 8×8 inch wireway channels and troughs
- Standard industrial wireway accessories and junction points
- NEMA 12 rated enclosure systems
- Screw-together wireway assembly configurations
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
This unit is manufactured by nVent HOFFMAN as part of their F10 lay-in wireway line. Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering, as wireway configuration and orientation requirements vary by installation. Similar lay-in 90-degree elbows in the Hoffman line include F88LE9C (outside opening) and F88G90E (painted versions), but the F88LE9A top opening configuration may not be directly interchangeable depending on your mounting orientation.
Works With
- Hoffman F10 series straight wireway sections
- Hoffman junction and transition fittings
- Wireway covers, elbows, and tees for modular assembly
- Industrial wire and cable routing systems
- Enclosed NEMA 12 distribution networks
