When you're working with control cabling, connectors, and I/O hardware, the purchase decision usually comes down to scope. Do you need a complete remote I/O module setup for an industrial cabinet, or are you really just looking for the connectors that tie MC and AC cable into the boxes? These two products sit at opposite ends of that range: a used MOXA Industrial Remote I/O Module Lot and a new Arlington Industries 38AST Snap2 IT Connector Lot of 50.
Quick verdict
If your project needs remote I/O modules - analog output, RTD temperature input, digital input, relay output, and field power distribution - the MOXA lot is the substantial purchase. It gives you a full group of modules plus a Phoenix Contact diode, a Crydom solid-state relay, and Eaton Bussmann fuse holders. If your immediate need is terminating MC/HCF or AC/HCF cable into enclosures, the Arlington 38AST 50-pack is a straightforward, lower-priced way to stock up.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Condition | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOXA Industrial Remote I/O Module Lot | $749.00 | Used | MOXA M-4410 analog output module, M-3810 RTD input module, six M-1800 digital input modules, four M-2801 relay output modules, two M-7002 field power distributors, plus Phoenix Contact diode, Crydom relay, and Eaton Bussmann fuse holders |
| Arlington Industries 38AST Snap2 IT Connector Lot of 50 | $52.26 | New | 50 zinc die-cast Snap2 IT conduit cable connectors with insulated throat, no-tools snap-in design, accepts cable ranges .405 to .612 |
Where each wins
- MOXA lot wins when you need a range of I/O modules to build or refresh remote I/O in an industrial control cabinet, and you're comfortable buying used hardware that was working when removed.
- Arlington lot wins when you need a generous supply of cable connectors for MC/HCF or AC/HCF steel and aluminum cable, with a tool-free installation design and a much lower price.
Product notes
MOXA Industrial Remote I/O Module Lot
The strongest reason to pick the MOXA lot is the breadth of modules in one purchase. You get a mix of analog output, RTD temperature input, digital input, relay output, and field power distribution modules, which can cover a lot of control cabinet wiring positions. The inclusion of a Phoenix Contact QUINT-DIODE diode, a Crydom A2425 solid-state relay, and Eaton Bussmann DIN rail fuse holders makes this more than just a module set. The limitation is the condition and provenance: these parts were removed from an industrial automation cabinet, were working when removed, but are untested since removal and sold as shown. If you need hardware with post-removal testing, this lot may not be the right fit.
Arlington Industries 38AST Snap2 IT Connector Lot of 50
The Arlington connectors are useful for a different reason: they are new, ready to install, and come in a 50-count lot. The Snap2 IT design means you can press the cable into the fitting and snap it into the box without tools, and removing cable is as simple as loosening the top screw. The zinc die-cast body and insulated throat suit MC/HCF steel and aluminum cable or AC/HCF steel and aluminum cable, with an accepted cable range of .405 to .612. The limitation is the scope: this pack handles the connector side of the job only. If your project needs remote I/O modules or field power distribution, this lot won't fill that gap.
Final choice by use case
If you're building out remote I/O capability and need a group of modules, relays, and distribution hardware for an industrial cabinet, the MOXA Industrial Remote I/O Module Lot is the one to plan around - with the caveat that it's used and untested since removal. If you're wiring cable into enclosures and want a substantial supply of new, tool-free connectors, the Arlington Industries 38AST Snap2 IT Connector Lot of 50 is the more practical buy for that task.
