When you're shopping for control cables and connectors, the first decision is about scale. Are you trying to pull one long multi-conductor run, or are you fitting boxes with connectors to terminate armored cable? These two purchases sit on opposite ends of that decision.
Quick Verdict
The Arlington 38AST connector lot is for termination work: snap-in connectors for armored cable installed into boxes. The Belden-CH 580479 cable is for long pulls: one continuous multi-conductor run. If your immediate task is fitting boxes, start with the Arlington lot. If you're planning a full control wiring run, the Belden cable is the central purchase.
Listed-Price Comparison
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar | What It Gives You |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belden-CH 580479 475Ft 14 AWG 12 Wire Industrial Control Cable | USD 1,199.99 | One 475-ft run of 14 AWG 12-wire industrial control cable | |
| Arlington Industries 38AST 3/8\" Snap2 IT Connector Lot of 50 | USD 52.26 | 50 tool-less snap-in insulated-throat cable connectors |
Where Each Product Wins
- The Belden 580479 wins when the job needs a long, continuous run of control cable. A single continuous length can reduce the number of splices and pull points in a large control wiring layout.
- The Arlington 38AST wins when the job is about terminating MC/HCF or AC/HCF steel or aluminum cable into boxes. The snap-in design and the convenience of a full lot make it a practical termination purchase.
Product Notes
#### Belden-CH 580479 475Ft 14 AWG 12 Wire Industrial Control Cable
This is the larger commitment in this head-to-head. It gives you one 475-foot continuous length of 14 AWG, 12-wire industrial control cable, which matters when you want to run a full circuit without piecing together shorter pieces. The condition is new but open-box, with no original box and possible shelf wear. At USD 1,199.99, it is also the higher-priced purchase by a wide margin, so it belongs in a project that actually needs that much cable. If you need a long multi-conductor run in one pull, this is the option to build around; if your wiring needs are short, you'd be paying for a lot of unused cable.
#### Arlington Industries 38AST 3/8\" Snap2 IT Connector Lot of 50
This 50-pack of 3/8-inch Snap2IT connectors is aimed at box termination work. The zinc die-cast body has an insulated throat, and the installation is tool-less: snap the cable into the fitting, then snap the fitting into the box. That speed can add up when you have multiple junction boxes to finish on the same job. The stated cable range is .405 to .612, and the connector is intended for MC/HCF and AC/HCF steel or aluminum cable. The limitation is fit: if your cable falls outside that range, this specific connector won't be the right piece. The 50-piece lot is enough for several boxes, but it may be more than a small repair actually needs.
Final Choice by Use Case
- Need one long, continuous control cable run? Go with the Belden 580479.
- Need to terminate cable into boxes and want a job-size supply of fittings? Go with the Arlington 38AST lot.
- Need both for a bigger control wiring project? The price spread between the two is about USD 1,147.73, so the cable will dominate the spend.
