Eaton Crouse-Hinds E1049-56 Plug - 1000 Vac/dc
Part Number: E1049-56
Quick Summary
The Eaton Crouse-Hinds Roughneck E1049-56 plug provides high-amperage female connections for heavy industrial power distribution. In harsh facilities, unreliable connectors drive downtime and maintenance costs, making robust, field-serviceable plugs essential. This model aligns with NEC/CEC standards and is rated for NEMA 3 enclosures, ensuring performance in ordinary/non-hazardous locations while resisting environmental ingress. The combination of copper contact integrity, rubber housing, and reliable termination options supports safer terminations and longer service life. By leveraging hexagon crimp or solder connections, it delivers dependable assemblies that reduce rework, simplify splicing, and improve overall equipment reliability in critical automation and electrical infrastructures.
Product Information
Extended Description
E1049-56 Eaton Crouse-Hinds: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Roughneck E1049 plug, Up to 898A continuous, 535 kcmil, Blue, Hexagon crimp or solder, Copper contacts, Female, Rubber, 1000 Vac/dc
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Roughneck E1049 plug
Catalog Number
E1049-56
Product Length/Depth
8.5 in
Product Height
3 in
Product Width
3 in
Product Weight
5.5 lb
UPC
662275136565
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
Blue
Material
Rubber
Contact material
Copper
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Eaton Specification Sheet - E1049-56
Feature: Up to 898 A continuous amperage rating. Business Impact: Supports large motor loads and high-current feeders without frequent replacements, reducing downtime. Application: Heavy power distribution in manufacturing lines where reliability is critical. Feature: 535 kcmil cable size compatibility. Business Impact: Enables direct termination of large-diameter cables, minimizing the need for adapters and extra labor. Application: Data centers, metal fabrication, and material handling systems. Feature: 1000 Vac/dc voltage rating. Business Impact: Supports versatile AC and DC circuits with a single connector solution, improving design flexibility. Application: Servo drives, DC bus connections, and high-power distribution boards. Feature: Copper contact material. Business Impact: Ensures low contact resistance and durable electrical performance, extending service life. Application: High-current power terminations in rugged environments. Feature: Rubber housing with blue color. Business Impact: Enhanced environmental sealing and easy identification for installation crews. Application: Outdoor or wet-location assemblies in ordinary/non-hazardous settings. Feature: Female gender with hexagon crimp or solder termination. Business Impact: Quick field termination options with strong mechanical bonds, reducing install time. Application: On-site field terminations where quick, reliable joins are required. Feature: Dimensions and weight (8.5 in length, 3 in height/width, 5.5 lb). Business Impact: Predictable space planning and handling during enclosure integration and inventory management. Application: Large cabinet and equipment builds with precise routing. This combination of specs supports compliant, efficient, and scalable industrial power connectivity across automation, manufacturing, and energy projects.
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FAQs
Installers should prepare 535 kcmil conductors and choose either hexagon crimp or solder termination per the installation instructions. Ensure correct female contact alignment and seating within the rubber housing. The plug is designed for up to 898 A continuous service and supports 1000 Vac/dc, making it suitable for high-current power distribution in non-hazardous locations. Use the approved installation sheets to verify torque, sealing, and crimp/solder requirements to maximize reliability and safety.
The E1049-56 supports up to 898 A continuous current and a voltage rating of 1000 Vac/dc. It uses copper contacts to maintain low resistance and stable performance under high-load conditions. The connector is designed for heavy-duty industrial applications, providing dependable operation in demanding environments while meeting NEC/CEC standards and NEMA 3 enclosure compatibility.
This Roughneck E1049-56 plug excels in heavy industrial environments such as manufacturing lines, processing plants, and material handling systems where large feeders and motors require robust, field-terminable connectors. Its ordinary/non-hazardous area classification and 1000 Vac/dc rating make it ideal for non-hazardous facilities needing high-current, durable terminations that resist environmental exposure.
The E1049-56 is designed to meet NEC/CEC standards with a NEMA 3 rating for enclosure protection. It is intended for Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations, ensuring suitability for general industrial environments. These certifications support compliance during audits and help streamline procurement for regulated facilities.
The copper contact design and robust rubber housing reduce contact resistance and environmental ingress, decreasing maintenance cycles and rework. The ability to terminate with hex crimp or solder provides flexibility during installation, while the high current rating minimizes the need for future upgrades, delivering a favorable total cost of ownership in large-scale power distribution applications.