Eaton E1049-250 Roughneck Plug - 1000 Vac/dc, Copper
Part Number: E1049-250
Quick Summary
Eaton Crouse-Hinds Roughneck E1049 plug is a high-amperage connector for rugged power distribution in industrial settings. Engineers often struggle with field terminations, moisture ingress, and maintaining code compliance in high-current connections. The E1049-250 aligns with NEC/CEC standards, carries a NEMA 3 rating, and supports ordinary/non-hazardous locations. This rugged, rubber-bodied plug uses copper contacts and offers hexagon crimp or solder termination for reliable field service. By delivering up to 796 A continuous and supporting 444 kcmil conductors, it reduces device counts and maintenance cycles while enhancing safety. The result is faster, compliant installations with lower total cost of ownership in air, water, and non-hazardous industrial environments.
Product Information
Extended Description
E1049-250 Eaton Crouse-Hinds: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Roughneck E1049 plug, Up to 796A continuous, 444 kcmil, Black, Hexagon crimp or solder, Copper contacts, Female, Rubber, 1000 Vac/dc
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Roughneck E1049 plug
Catalog Number
E1049-250
Product Length/Depth
8.5 in
Product Height
3 in
Product Width
3 in
Product Weight
5.5 lb
UPC
662275839275
Area classification
Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations
Standards type
NEC/CEC
NEMA Rating
3
Cable size
444 kcmil
Amperage Rating
Up to 796A Continuous
Voltage rating
1000 Vac/dc
Gender
Female
Connection type
Hexagon crimp or solder
Color
Black
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 - E1049-250
With up to 796 A continuous current rating and support for 444 kcmil cables, the E1049-250 enables streamlined feeder layouts and fewer parallel connections. This reduces installation time, minimizes enclosure footprint, and cuts overall project costs in heavy-duty motor drives and power distribution panels. In manufacturing and processing facilities, reliable high-amperage performance translates to less downtime and safer, more predictable motor starts. The 1000 Vac/dc rating combined with a rubber housing delivers dependable insulation and moisture resistance, while copper contacts maintain low resistance across temperature cycles, supporting longer service life and reduced maintenance. Hexagon crimp or solder termination provides flexible field assembly options, ensuring compatibility with diverse toolsets and technicians. NEC/CEC compliance and a NEMA 3 rating reduce compliance risk in ordinary locations, enabling faster procurement and simplified spares management. The connector’s 8.5 in length and 3 in width/height promote easier mating in crowded panels and cabinets, improving installation ergonomics in constrained industrial spaces. Overall, this Roughneck plug offers a robust balance of performance, safety, and total-cost-of-ownership benefits for high-current power distribution.
Get a Quick Quote for a Eaton Crouse-Hinds E1049-250
Chat with us on WhatsApp - fast responses guaranteed
Need to speak with someone? We'll call you back within 2 hours during business hours
Interested in Eaton Crouse-Hinds E1049-250?
Enquire Now
FAQs
Installers can terminate copper conductors using hexagon crimp or solder methods, ensuring a tight, low-resistance connection to the 444 kcmil conductors. The plug is designed for practical field assembly, with the rubber housing delivering moisture resistance and the copper contacts providing reliable electrical performance across temperature cycles. Verify mating with the corresponding Roughneck counterpart and follow NEC/CEC guidelines for non-hazardous locations.
Its continuous current rating up to 796 A and support for 444 kcmil cables enable fewer parallel connections and safer, more efficient feeders. This reduces installation complexity and panel congestion while maintaining reliable operation for heavy equipment such as motor drives. The 1000 Vac/dc rating further supports versatile power signaling in mixed AC/DC systems.
Yes. The plug is designed to NEC/CEC standards and carries a NEMA 3 rating, which aligns with Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Location usage. This combination reduces regulatory risk and simplifies procurement for general industrial environments where environmental exposure is non-hazardous, yet rugged reliability is required.
The component uses a durable rubber housing with copper contacts, giving excellent insulation, moisture resistance, and low contact resistance through temperature cycling. The product is female, with hexagon crimp or solder termination, and comes in a black finish suitable for harsh industrial settings.
By delivering high-current capability with dependable copper contacts and a rugged rubber body, the plug reduces field failures and downtime, lowering maintenance costs. Fewer terminations and simpler field upgrades translate to shorter commissioning times and a lower total cost of ownership over the equipment’s life in non-hazardous industrial environments.