Eaton AREA10426 S22 AREA receptacle assembly - NEMA 4
Part Number: AREA10426 S22
Quick Summary
AREA10426 S22 is an Eaton Crouse-Hinds Arktite receptacle assembly designed for rugged industrial enclosures and outdoor installations. Engineers often wrestle with durable, weather-resistant fittings that resist dust, impact, and misalignment in demanding environments. This solution carries NEC/CEC compliance, a NEMA 4 rating, and an ordinary/non-hazardous location classification, ensuring reliability across general industrial use. With a copper-free aluminum body, spring door, and reversed contacts, AREA10426 S22 delivers long-term durability, easier sourcing, and lower maintenance costs, supporting broader project timelines and lifecycle value.
Product Information
Extended Description
AREA10426 S22 Eaton Crouse-Hinds: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Arktite AREA receptacle assembly, 100A, Three-wire, four-pole, 50-400 Hz, Style 2, Copper-free aluminum, Spring door, Reversed contacts, 2", 600 Vac/250 Vdc
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Arktite AREA receptacle assembly
Catalog Number
AREA10426 S22
Product Length/Depth
9.88 in
Product Height
10.5 in
Product Width
5.88 in
Product Weight
8.1 lb
UPC
782274054476
Area classification
Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations
Standards type
NEC/CEC
NEMA Rating
4
Amperage Rating
100A
Voltage rating
600 Vac/250 Vdc
Frequency rating
50 to 400 Hz
Grounding type
Style 2
Configuration
Three-wire, four-pole
Trade size
2"
Receptacle style
Spring door
Material
Copper-free aluminum
Special features
Reversed contacts
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Eaton Specification Sheet - AREA10426 S22
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The AREA10426 S22 offers 100A capacity with a 600 Vac/250 Vdc rating and a wide 50–400 Hz operating range, enabling high-load power distribution in general industrial enclosures and equipment rooms. This translates to reduced wiring complexity and improved uptime in machinery startups and washdown environments where dependable power delivery matters. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Copper-free aluminum construction reduces weight and corrosion risk while delivering robust mechanical strength, decreasing installation effort and long-term maintenance costs in outdoor or damp locations. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Spring door and reversed contacts improve ingress protection and mating reliability, lowering maintenance cycles and extending component life in busy electrical bays. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Style 2 grounding with a 2" trade size fits standard Arktite enclosures, simplifying retrofit projects and sparing customers from enclosure incompatibilities. Feature → Business Impact → Application: NEMA 4, NEC/CEC compliance, and Ordinary/Non-Hazardous location classification provide clear regulatory alignment, accelerating procurement and ensuring project qualification.
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FAQs
AREA10426 S22 is designed for 2 in trade-size openings and Arktite-style enclosures. Its dimensions (9.88 in length, 10.5 in height, 5.88 in width) align with standard mounting footprints, simplifying retrofit or new-install planning and reducing enclosure modification needs during installation.
The receptacle assembly is rated for 100A with a voltage rating of 600 Vac / 250 Vdc and a frequency range of 50 to 400 Hz. It is a three-wire, four-pole configuration with reversed contacts, designed for reliable mating and stable performance in industrial power distribution.
Yes. AREA10426 S22 carries an Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Location classification and a NEMA 4 enclosure rating, aligning with NEC/CEC standards for general industrial use and providing protection against dust and water ingress in typical workplace settings.
Copper-free aluminum reduces corrosion risk and weight, improving long-term durability. The spring door minimizes ingress and simplifies serviceability, while reversed contacts reduce mating wear. Together, these features lower lifecycle costs and downtime for maintenance or component replacement in rugged environments.
Documentation includes installation instructions and datasheets from Eaton, plus NEC/CEC compliance references and the NEMA 4 rating. For designers, there are catalog pages and specification sheets that support spec-writing, procurement, and customer approvals during project planning.