Eaton Crouse-Hinds E1049-54 Roughneck Plug - 1000 Vac/dc
Part Number: E1049-54
Quick Summary
The Eaton Crouse-Hinds Roughneck E1049-54 plug provides a rugged, high‑current connection for industrial power distribution. It supports up to 898 A continuous on 535 kcmil conductors, with a 1000 Vac/dc rating, making it ideal for motor feeders and heavy equipment. Users often struggle to find a single connector that combines large-gauge capability with reliable termination options. This plug delivers both, featuring copper contacts, a rubber housing, and a green color for quick identification. With hexagon crimp or solder termination, it offers flexible field installation while maintaining NEC/CEC compliance and a NEMA 3 rating for weather-protected environments in ordinary/non-hazardous locations. In practice, this reduces splices, improves safety, and lowers lifecycle costs by simplifying maintenance and stock-keeping in typical plant settings.
Product Information
Extended Description
E1049-54 Eaton Crouse-Hinds: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Roughneck E1049 plug, Up to 898A continuous, 535 kcmil, Green, Hexagon crimp or solder, Copper contacts, Female, Rubber, 1000 Vac/dc
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Roughneck E1049 plug
Catalog Number
E1049-54
Product Length/Depth
8.5 in
Product Height
3 in
Product Width
3 in
Product Weight
5.5 lb
UPC
662275136541
Area classification
Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations
Standards type
NEC/CEC
NEMA Rating
3
Cable size
535 kcmil
Amperage Rating
Up to 898A Continuous
Voltage rating
1000 Vac/dc
Gender
Female
Connection type
Hexagon crimp or solder
Color
Green
Material
Rubber
Contact material
Copper
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Eaton Specification Sheet - E1049-54
Feature: High amperage rating up to 898 A continuous → Business Impact: Minimizes the need for multiple smaller connectors in main power feeds, reducing installation time and potential fault points → Application: Ideal for heavy motor feeders and high‑current distribution in manufacturing lines. Feature: 535 kcmil cable size compatibility → Business Impact: Enables direct termination of large-diameter cables, cutting downstream splice failures and labor costs → Application: Plant power buses and large equipment connections where size matters. Feature: 1000 Vac/dc voltage rating → Business Impact: Supports both AC and DC circuits with a single connector family, boosting design flexibility and system resilience → Application: Pumps, drives, and motor controllers operating across mixed voltage systems. Feature: Hexagon crimp or solder termination → Business Impact: Offers installation versatility for field service and controlled environments, improving uptime and traceability → Application: On-site termination in evolving electrical layouts with varied tooling. Feature: Copper contacts in a rugged rubber housing → Business Impact: Ensures low contact resistance and long-term reliability, reducing maintenance cycles and torque-related wear → Application: Harsh industrial environments where continuity and longevity matter. Feature: NEMA Rating 3 and Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Location classification → Business Impact: Provides weather-protected performance for indoor/outdoor use in standard facilities, lowering enclosure and protection requirements → Application: Outdoor equipment rooms, loading areas, and general purpose power distribution in non-hazardous sites.
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FAQs
Begin with compatible 535 kcmil copper conductors and prepare the ends for termination. Choose either hex crimp or solder method based on field tooling and inspector preferences. Terminate the conductors into the copper contacts, then mate the plug with its corresponding receptacle, ensuring the rubber housing seats properly and the assembly aligns with the rated 1000 Vac/dc. Verify continuity and insulation resistance before commissioning to minimize post-installation corrections.
The E1049-54 Roughneck plug is rated for up to 898 A continuous and 1000 Vac/dc. It supports 535 kcmil cables and employs copper contacts within a rubber housing, offering a reliable, high‑current connection suitable for heavy motor feeders and other demanding power distribution applications in non-hazardous locations.
Yes. The product carries a NEMA Rating of 3 and an Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Location classification, indicating weather-protected performance in indoor/outdoor settings when used in appropriate enclosures or under cover. This makes it a practical choice for plant floors, outdoor equipment, and similar environments where rugged reliability is essential.
The E1049-54 is manufactured to NEC/CEC standards, aligning with North American electrical codes for safe, compliant installations. Its non-hazardous location classification and NEMA 3 rating further support compliance in typical industrial facilities, ensuring integration with standard wiring practices and inspection regimes.
By enabling up to 898 A with a single high‑current termination on 535 kcmil conductors, the E1049-54 reduces the number of splices and terminations, cutting labor time and potential failure points. Copper contacts and a robust rubber housing promote long service life, lowering maintenance costs and downtime in motor feeders and main power feeds.