Eaton Crouse-Hinds E0400-266 Posi-Lok Plug - 600 Vac/dc

Part Number: E0400-266
Manufacturer
Eaton Crouse-Hinds
Part number
E0400-266

Quick Summary

The Eaton Crouse-Hinds Posi-Lok E0400 plug is a high-current connection designed for power distribution panels in demanding industrial environments. Engineers often contend with loose connections, vibration, and costly downtime, and this plug's rugged crimp termination and TPE housing mitigate those risks. It meets NEC/CEC standards and is suitable for ordinary/non-hazardous locations, with a 600 Vac/dc rating and a continuous current up to 400 A. With its compatibility across the Posi-Lok family, it delivers dependable, code-compliant performance while simplifying installation in control cabinets and heavy machinery lines.

Product Information

Extended Description

E0400-266 Eaton Crouse-Hinds: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Posi-Lok E0400 plug, Up to 400A continuous, 3/0-4/0 AWG, Brown, Crimp, Female, Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), 600 Vac/dc
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Posi-Lok E0400 plug
Catalog Number
E0400-266
Product Length/Depth
6.39 in
Product Height
6.97 in
Product Width
19 in
Product Weight
2.82 lb
UPC
662275899972
Area classification
Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations
Standards type
NEC/CEC
Cable size
3/0-4/0 AWG
Amperage Rating
Up to 400A Continuous
Voltage rating
600 Vac/dc
Gender
Female
Connection type
Crimp
Color
Brown
Material
Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
Feature: Up to 400 A continuous rating and 3/0-4/0 AWG cables. Business impact: Enables fewer terminations, higher current capacity in a single connector, and reduced panel clutter, accelerating installation and lowering material costs. Application: Heavy power feeds in distribution panels for manufacturing lines and industrial equipment. Feature: Robust crimp termination for vibration resistance. Business impact: Minimizes loosening and maintenance downtime in environments with machinery vibration or thermal cycling. Application: Conveyors, pumps, and CNC machinery where secure power connections are critical. Feature: Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) housing in brown. Business impact: Provides chemical and environmental resilience with long service life, reducing replacement cycles. Application: Enclosures and outdoor or dirty factory settings. Feature: NEC/CEC compliance for ordinary/non-hazardous locations. Business impact: Streamlines compliance workflows and simplifies audits, avoiding retrofit costs. Application: General industry power distribution panels and control cabinets. Feature: Compatibility with the Posi-Lok family and available installation resources (EB 168 instructions). Business impact: Shortens training time, speeds field retrofits, and ensures correct mating with panels. Application: Upgrades and new installations in industrial facilities. Feature: 600 Vac/dc rating. Business impact: Supports both AC and DC power feeds with a single connector, reducing inventory and improving safety margins. Application: Mixed-power systems in industrial automation and machinery.

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FAQs

The E0400-266 is designed for Eaton Crouse-Hinds Posi-Lok power distribution panels and plugs. It accepts 3/0-4/0 AWG conductors and uses a crimp termination to ensure a secure, vibration-resistant connection within standard NEC/CEC-compliant panels used in industrial facilities.
This plug is rated up to 400 A continuous and supports 3/0-4/0 AWG conductors. It is rated for 600 Vac/dc, making it suitable for high-current AC and DC power feeds in control cabinets and distribution panels found in manufacturing environments.
No. The product is certified for Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations under NEC/CEC standards. For hazardous environments, verify the exact area classification and seek components rated for hazardous locations to ensure compliance and safety.
Follow the EB 168 installation sheet for E0400 plugs and panels, use the correct crimp tooling for 3/0-4/0 AWG conductors, and ensure mating surfaces are clean and properly aligned. This minimizes mating force issues and helps achieve a reliable, code-compliant connection in a panel or cabinet.
The E0400-266 reduces downstream maintenance due to its vibration-resistant crimp connection and high current rating, lowering downtime costs. Its adherence to NEC/CEC and suitability for ordinary locations simplifies audits and reduces retrofit expenses when upgrading panels or expanding power distribution in manufacturing lines.