Eaton Crouse-Hinds E1049-18 Roughneck Plug - 1000 Vac
Part Number: E1049-18
Quick Summary
Eaton Crouse-Hinds Roughneck E1049 plug provides rugged, high-current power connections for industrial equipment in harsh environments. Maintenance teams often battle connectors that fail under continuous duty, moisture exposure, or field rework. It meets NEC/CEC standards, carries a NEMA 3 enclosure rating, and is suited for Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations. For engineers and procurement teams, the plug combines high amperage capability with reliable copper contacts and flexible termination options to reduce install time and lifecycle costs. The E1049-18 is designed for heavy-duty feeders in manufacturing, mining, and utility installations. Preferred by electrical engineers for field reliability, wide stock availability, and documented installation guidance.
Product Information
Extended Description
E1049-18 Eaton Crouse-Hinds: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Roughneck E1049 plug, Up to 1009A continuous, 646 kcmil, Brown, Hexagon crimp or solder, Copper contacts, Male, Rubber, 1000 Vac/dc
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Roughneck E1049 plug
Catalog Number
E1049-18
Product Length/Depth
8.5 in
Product Height
2.16 in
Product Width
2.16 in
Product Weight
5.5 lb
UPC
662275135841
Area classification
Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations
Standards type
NEC/CEC
NEMA Rating
3
Cable size
646 kcmil
Amperage Rating
Up to 1009A Continuous
Voltage rating
1000 Vac/dc
Gender
Male
Connection type
Hexagon crimp or solder
Color
Brown
Material
Rubber
Contact material
Copper
Roughneck Single Pole High-amperage Plugs and Connectors brochure
Roughneck Single Pole High Amperage Plugs and Connectors catalog page
IF 1777 - Roughneck E1049 Series Connectors
IF 1777 - Roughneck E1049 Series Connectors
Eaton Specification Sheet - E1049-18
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The E1049-18 is rated up to 1009A continuous, enabling fewer terminations and reducing potential failure points in high-load circuits, which translates to lower downtime and maintenance costs on large motors and feeders. This directly supports productivity in manufacturing lines, mining operations, and heavy equipment rooms where reliability matters most. Application: Large motor feeders, pumps, and other high-amperage loads in rugged environments. Feature → Business Impact → Application: It accepts cable sizes up to 646 kcmil copper, allowing termination of substantial feeders with a single connector. This simplifies wiring schemes, lowers installation time, and reduces parts inventory. Application: Main power feeds in switchgear, distribution panels, and service entrances in industrial facilities. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Hexagon crimp or solder termination offers flexible field-termination options, ensuring robust connections regardless of tooling availability. This minimizes rework and improves field safety by delivering consistent contact integrity. Application: Field installations with variable on-site tools across plants or utility sites. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Copper contacts inside a durable rubber housing provide corrosion resistance and dependable current paths, improving long-term reliability in challenging environments. This reduces maintenance cycles and supports safer, steadier power delivery. Application: Outdoor and damp locations within Ordinary/Non-Hazardous areas. Feature → Business Impact → Application: A 1000 Vac/dc rating paired with NEC/CEC compliance and a NEMA 3 enclosure rating ensures compliant, safe operation in non-hazardous locations and adverse conditions. This supports regulatory readiness and minimizes retrofit risk. Application: Large-scale power distribution in manufacturing, utilities, and mining facilities.
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FAQs
The E1049-18 supports up to 646 kcmil copper conductors and offers hexagon crimp or solder termination, enabling flexible field assembly with reliable copper contact paths. This makes it compatible with large feeders and heavy-duty circuitry while simplifying spare parts and tooling needs.
It provides an amperage rating of up to 1009A continuous and a voltage rating of 1000 Vac/dc, ideal for high-power industrial applications and E-stop or motor feeder circuits where consistent performance is critical.
This plug is designed for Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations, carries NEC/CEC standards, and has a NEMA 3 enclosure rating, making it appropriate for outdoor or damp environments in non-hazardous industrial settings.
Relevant installation and specification resources include IF 1777 instruction sheets, Roughneck brochures, and the E1049-18 specification sheet, all designed to streamline field termination and verify performance claims.
Expect reduced downtime through fewer terminations, faster installation with flexible termination options, and improved lifecycle cost via durable copper contacts and compliance with NEC/CEC and NEMA 3 standards, particularly in large-motor and feeder applications.