Eaton Crouse-Hinds CEX133-C216-321SN Roughneck Plug Zone 1
Part Number: CEX133-C216-321SN
Quick Summary
CEX133-C216-321SN roughneck cable-mounted plug enables reliable hazardous-area connections in industrial automation. Users often struggle with unarmoured cables, gland sealing, and maintenance access in harsh environments. This connector family delivers IECEx/ATEX Zone 1, IP66/IP68 protection, and NEMA 4X compatibility, helping plants stay compliant and avoid costly downtime. With silver-plated copper contacts in a #16 AWG crimp socket and a rugged EEx d gland, installation is straightforward even in hard-to-reach junction boxes. The combination of robust sealing, cable flexibility (inner 23.0 - 34.0 mm, outer 29.0 - 41.0 mm sheath ranges), and proven approvals translates to lower total cost of ownership and faster repair cycles for hazardous-site applications.
Product Information
Extended Description
CEX133-C216-321SN Eaton Crouse-Hinds: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Roughneck CEX cable mounted plug with cable gland, 18A, Eex d gland, Unarmoured, Female, Silver plated copper contacts, #16 AWG, Crimp, Socket, 23.0 - 34.0 inner sheath, 29.0 - 41.0 outer sheath, 16 shell
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Roughneck CEX cable mounted plug with cable gland
Catalog Number
CEX133-C216-321SN
Product Length/Depth
8.57 in
Product Height
2.75 in
Product Width
2.75 in
Product Weight
1.5 lb
UPC
662276717107
Area classification
Hazardous/Classified Locations
Standards type
IECEx/ATEX NEC/CEC
IECEx/ATEX hazardous rating
Zone 1
NEMA Rating
4X 6P
Ingress protection (IP) ratings
IP66 IP68
Shell size
16
Cable hardware
Eex d Gland
Cable type
Unarmoured
Inner sheath (min/max)
23.0 - 34.0
Outer sheath (min/max)
29.0 - 41.0
Contact size
#16 AWG
Amperage Rating
18 A
Connector gender
Female
Contact type
Socket
Contact termination
Crimp
Contact material
Silver plated copper
Roughneck Multi-pin and Single Pole Connectors brochure
Roughneck Hazardous Area Multi-pin and Single Pole Connectors catalog page
IF 1683 - Roughneck Hazardous Multi-pin Connector
Eaton Specification Sheet - CEX133-C216-321SN
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The CEX133-C216-321SN is designed for hazardous locations with IECEx/ATEX Zone 1 certification, delivering compliant operations and reduced risk. This directly translates to safer installations and less downtime in petrochemical, mining, and other hazardous environments. Feature → Business Impact → Application: IP66/IP68 ingress protection plus a 4X, 6P NEMA rating protects sensitive connections from dust, water, and corrosion, lowering maintenance costs and extending device life in outdoor or wet plant areas. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Unarmoured cable compatibility and Eex d gland simplify field wiring for #16 AWG conductors, enabling faster turn‑ups and easier retrofits in existing Roughneck networks. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Silver-plated copper sockets with crimp termination provide reliable electrical contact and vibration resistance, improving signal integrity and reducing rework in high‑vibration machinery. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Inner and outer sheath ranges (23.0–34.0 and 29.0–41.0) accommodate common cable assemblies, supporting standardization across facilities and reducing spare-part variety. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Female socket configuration ensures secure mating with compatible male counterparts, enhancing safety during disconnection in live-hazard zones. Industry-specific context: By aligning with IECEx/ATEX, IP ratings, and NEMA compatibility, this connector supports cross‑regional compliance and streamlined procurement for global projects.
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FAQs
Yes. This plug supports unarmoured cable types with a #16 AWG conductor and an Eex d gland. It uses crimp termination on silver-plated copper contacts, and the inner/outer sheath ranges (23.0–34.0 mm and 29.0–41.0 mm) accommodate common field cabling for rapid, compliant installations in hazardous locations.
The CEX133-C216-321SN carries IECEx/ATEX Zone 1 certification, IP66/IP68 protection, and a NEMA 4X rating. These standards validate safe operation in hazardous environments, water and dust exposure control, and rugged outdoor or washdown conditions, supporting global permitting and installation confidence.
Yes. It is rated for 18 A and uses silver-plated copper contact material with crimp termination for #16 AWG conductors, ensuring dependable current carrying capacity and secure, vibration‑resistant connections in demanding industrial settings.
Yes. With IP66/IP68 protection and a rugged EEx d gland, the connector is designed to withstand dust, water ingress, and outdoor exposure, making it appropriate for outdoor equipment, exposed installations, and washdown scenarios common in hazardous-area facilities.
The combination of durable sealing, Zone 1 approvals, and crimped, silver-plated contacts reduces loosening, corrosion, and rework. This translates to lower maintenance costs, shorter servicing times, and faster repair cycles, delivering measurable uptime gains in hazardous-location automation systems.