Malibu Manufacturing Expands the Malibu Knecht™ Steel Rigid Fittings Family
Every electrical installation is only as reliable as the fittings that connect it.
While conduit often receives the most attention, connectors and couplings play a critical role in protecting conductors, maintaining system integrity, and delivering dependable long-term performance.
That's why Malibu Manufacturing continues to expand the Malibu Knecht™ product family with the introduction of Insulated Steel Threadless Compression Connectors and Couplings—providing contractors and distributors with an even higher level of conductor protection while maintaining the strength, speed, and reliability of traditional compression fittings.
The addition of insulated models creates one of Malibu's most complete rigid conduit fitting families, offering solutions for virtually every commercial and industrial application.
Introducing the Complete Malibu Knecht™ Steel Rigid Fittings Family
Whether an installation requires threadless compression fittings, insulated conductor protection, or traditional threaded couplings, Malibu Manufacturing now offers a complete solution.
Malibu Knecht™ RCN
Steel Rigid Threadless Compression Connector
Available Sizes: 1/2"–2"
The RCN is engineered to provide a secure mechanical connection between rigid steel or IMC conduit and electrical enclosures without requiring conduit threading.
Designed for fast installation and dependable performance, the RCN features:
- Threadless compression installation
- UL Listed
- Raintight construction
- Zinc-plated steel for corrosion resistance
- Commercial and industrial grade performance
- Available in sizes from 1/2" through 2"
NEW — Malibu Knecht™ RCNI
Steel Insulated Rigid Threadless Compression Connector
Available Sizes: 1/2"–2"
Building on the proven RCN platform, the RCNI adds an integrated insulated throat that helps protect conductor insulation as wires are pulled through the fitting.
While maintaining the same secure compression design, the insulated throat creates a smoother surface where conductors enter the enclosure, helping reduce abrasion during installation and over the life of the electrical system.
The RCNI includes:
- Integrated insulated throat
- UL Listed
- Raintight design
- Zinc-plated steel construction
- Threadless installation
- Commercial and industrial applications
For contractors, it's the same fast installation—now with enhanced conductor protection.
Malibu Knecht™ RCP
Steel Rigid Threadless Compression Coupling
Available Sizes: 1/2"–2"
The RCP securely joins two lengths of rigid steel or IMC conduit using a threadless compression design that eliminates field threading while providing a strong mechanical connection.
Features include:
- UL Listed
- Raintight construction
- Zinc-plated finish
- Heavy-duty steel construction
- Fast compression installation
NEW — Malibu Knecht™ RCPI
Steel Insulated Rigid Threadless Compression Coupling
Available Sizes: 1/2"–2"
The RCPI combines the performance of the RCP with an integrated insulated throat for additional conductor protection where conductors pass through the fitting.
Designed for projects that demand both installation efficiency and added cable protection, the RCPI provides contractors another option without changing their installation process.
Features include:
- Integrated insulated throat
- UL Listed
- Raintight design
- Zinc-plated steel
- Threadless compression installation
Malibu Knecht™ RCPT
Steel Rigid Threaded Coupling
Available Sizes: 1/2"–4"
For installations that require traditional threaded rigid conduit connections, the RCPT provides a precision-machined threaded coupling designed for long-term mechanical strength and dependable performance.
Available through 4-inch trade sizes, the RCPT is ideal for larger commercial and industrial conduit systems.
Why Choose an Insulated Compression Fitting?
Electrical contractors know that pulling conductors through rigid conduit can place significant stress on conductor insulation—especially when working with larger conductors, longer conduit runs, or multiple bends.
An insulated throat provides an additional layer of protection by creating a smooth transition where conductors enter or pass through the fitting.
The benefits include:
- Helps reduce abrasion on conductor insulation
- Smoother wire pulling
- Added protection during installation
- Professional finish for demanding commercial projects
- Maintains the speed and convenience of threadless compression installation
It's a simple enhancement that can provide meaningful long-term value.
Built for Commercial & Industrial Installations
Every Malibu Knecht™ steel fitting is engineered for the environments electrical professionals work in every day.
Whether you're wiring manufacturing facilities, schools, healthcare campuses, warehouses, retail developments, data centers, utility projects, or municipal infrastructure, Malibu fittings are designed to deliver dependable performance.
Across the product family you'll find:
- UL Listed for safety and code compliance
- Raintight construction for wet-location applications
- Zinc-plated steel for corrosion resistance
- Heavy-duty commercial-grade construction
- Fast, professional installation
- Consistent quality from fitting to fitting
Each product is manufactured to meet the expectations of today's electrical contractor while providing distributors with dependable inventory they can confidently stock.
Designed for Electrical Distributors
Electrical distributors need manufacturers that offer more than quality products.
They need dependable inventory.
They need competitive product lines.
They need fast fulfillment.
And they need a supplier committed to expanding alongside their business.
Malibu Manufacturing continues to invest in new products that help distributors consolidate purchasing while giving contractors the products they need for today's installations.
With the addition of insulated compression connectors and couplings, the Malibu Knecht™ family now provides even greater flexibility across rigid conduit applications.
The Malibu Difference
Innovation isn't always about changing the installation.
Sometimes it's about improving the details that protect the entire electrical system.
By adding insulated versions of our proven threadless compression fittings, Malibu Manufacturing gives contractors and distributors another professional-grade option that combines installation efficiency, dependable performance, and enhanced conductor protection.
Whether your project requires a standard compression connector, an insulated compression fitting, or a traditional threaded coupling, the Malibu Knecht™ family delivers the quality, durability, and performance professionals expect from Malibu Manufacturing.
Explore the Malibu Knecht™ Steel Rigid Fittings Family
- RCN — Steel Rigid Threadless Compression Connector (1/2"–2")
- RCNI — Steel Insulated Rigid Threadless Compression Connector (1/2"–2")
- RCP — Steel Rigid Threadless Compression Coupling (1/2"–2")
- RCPI — Steel Insulated Rigid Threadless Compression Coupling (1/2"–2")
- RCPT — Steel Rigid Threaded Coupling (1/2"–4")
From standard compression fittings to our newest insulated solutions, Malibu Manufacturing continues to expand the Malibu Knecht™ product family with professional-grade conduit fittings engineered for commercial and industrial electrical installations.