Watertight Devices

Leviton’s Watertight product line, also called Wetguard, includes many of the most well-constructed and adaptable devices of this type available in today’s electrical industry. It consists of numerous plugs, connectors, inlets, outlets, covers and FD boxes that are made for single-gang and multi-gang applications, specifically wet and outdoor or indoor washdown environments where such devices are installed.

Aside from features like watertight and dust-tight IEC and NEMA ratings, these Leviton devices offer a slew of other benefits over those of competing brands. The electroless, nickel-coated brass material used for their blades, contacts, terminal screws and wiring clamps, as well as assembly screws made of stainless steel, give them superior resistance to corrosion and moisture. Leviton’s watertight devices also have a patented sealing system with multiple points that provides additional protection against dirt, dust, debris, and moisture.

Maintain Integrity Even in Harsh Environments
Because of their tough construction, Leviton Wetguard devices are extremely resistant to water, acids, alkalies, and even harsher substances like automotive and industrial solvents. In order to add further protection, these products’ plug and connector husks are molded directly onto a strong nylon body. Insertion of stranded conductors is made easier because of plugs and connectors with deeper and larger-sized wiring wells.

Protection from Wet Conditions in Multiple Applications
Just a few of the major applications in which Leviton watertight products can be used are worth mentioning. One of these is in agricultural operations, where activities like washdown and irrigation demand something that is capable of adequately protecting vital electrical equipment. Operators on farms and ranches can rest easier with the secure connectivity afforded by Wetguard devices.

Construction zones are another area where watertight devices provide connections that can be trusted even through regular exposure to weathering like snow and rain, as well as the mud that often results from downpours. In addition, the protection necessary for workers and equipment in food and beverage processing industries is made that much more tangible with the addition of these devices.

Another common application is in sewage treatment, water treatment, and chemical treatment plants, where equipment is subject to interactions with wet conditions as well as corrosive elements. Because of the material construction of Wetguard products, they are regularly able to keep chemical exposure and corrosion from affecting equipment and connections even after long-term usage.

Problem-Free Tightening and Installation
Wetguard connectors and plugs are constructed by Leviton with ease of use in mind. Since the finger grips of connectors have deep-fluting, this allows for a firmer and more stable grip whenever a nut is needing to be tightened. In plugs, single-piece and heavy-duty contacts ensure top levels of performance and electrical conductivity.

The plugs, flanged inlets, flanged outlets, and switch covers in the watertight product line all have triple-drive screws that are intended to encourage effective screw tightening with a lower amount of hassle. Installation of non-metallic and stainless steel FD boxes, too, is improved because they contain nearly 30 percent more volume than those of competitors. Industry ratings and configurations are printed on the face of all Leviton watertight and Wetguard devices for quick identification as well.