Eaton Crouse-Hinds E1049-256 Plug - 1000 Vac/dc
Part Number: E1049-256
Quick Summary
The Eaton Crouse-Hinds Roughneck E1049 plug is a rugged high-amperage electrical connector designed for heavy industrial power distribution. End users face downtime from unreliable, corrosion-prone plugs in harsh environments; this design improves sealing, field-termination options, and service life. Certified for NEC/CEC compliance with a NEMA 3 outdoor rating and Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations, it supports safe outdoor installations. In practice, this Roughneck plug delivers reliable field terminations on 444 kcmil copper cables, with hexagon crimp or solder options, boosting uptime and reducing spare-part costs. This translates to improved OEE and reduced maintenance cycles for motors and pumps across facilities.
Product Information
Extended Description
E1049-256 Eaton Crouse-Hinds: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Roughneck E1049 plug, Up to 796A continuous, 444 kcmil, Blue, Hexagon crimp or solder, Copper contacts, Female, Rubber, 1000 Vac/dc
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Roughneck E1049 plug
Catalog Number
E1049-256
Product Length/Depth
8.5 in
Product Height
3 in
Product Width
3 in
Product Weight
5.5 lb
UPC
662275136343
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
Blue
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 - E1049-256
Feature: Up to 796A continuous with 444 kcmil cable size; Business Impact: Enables heavy motor loads and reduces the need for multiple connectors, improving system efficiency; Application: Large pumps, conveyors, and mining equipment. Feature: Copper contacts with rubber housing and blue color; Business Impact: Ensures durable, corrosion-resistant terminations and easy visual verification during installation; Application: Outdoor and harsh environments where reliability matters. Feature: Hexagon crimp or solder termination; Business Impact: Provides flexible installation options for field technicians, reducing assembly time and rework; Application: Power distribution panels and remote motor controls. Feature: Voltage rating of 1000 Vac/dc; Business Impact: Supports both AC and DC applications with a single connector family, lowering parts diversity; Application: Heavy-duty industrial drives and controls. Feature: NEMA Rating 3 and NEC/CEC compliance; Business Impact: Guarantees suitability for non-hazardous outdoor locations and regulatory conformity, reducing permitting delays; Application: Outdoor substations and plant outdoor wiring. Feature: Cable size compatibility to 444 kcmil; Business Impact: Handles high-current feeders with fewer splices, lowering installation complexity; Application: Motors, pumps, and high-amperage feeders.
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FAQs
The E1049-256 is designed for 444 kcmil copper conductors and copper contacts, with female gender and termination options via hexagon crimp or solder. It suits heavy-current applications such as motors, pumps, and conveyors, enabling reliable field terminations in rugged plant environments. It is ideal for outdoor installations and can integrate with Roughneck high-amperage plugs and connectors in the same series.
This plug provides an amperage rating up to 796A continuous and a voltage rating of 1000 Vac/dc. It accommodates 444 kcmil conductors and uses copper contacts inside a rubber housing (blue), with a female connector configuration. Termination options include hexagon crimp or solder, delivering secure, low-resistance connections for demanding power feeds.
Yes. The connector is rated for Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations and carries a NEMA 3 rating, making it appropriate for outdoor and semi-exposed installations. NEC/CEC standards support its regulatory compatibility, helping ensure safe operation in non-hazardous industrial settings and reducing permitting complexities for outdoor power distribution.
The E1049-256 adheres to NEC/CEC standards and is certified for Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations with a NEMA 3 rating. This aligns with common industrial regulatory expectations, supports outdoor use, and ensures compatibility with standard electrical installations in heavy-industrial facilities.
Eaton provides several resources for the Roughneck E1049 series, including IF 1777 installation instruction sheets and the Roughneck brochure. The E1049-256 data sheet is available as a dedicated specification sheet, and there are catalog pages detailing the plug’s integration with Roughneck high-amperage plugs. Access to these documents supports proper installation and long-term maintenance planning.