Eaton Crouse-Hinds E1049X-21 Plug - Zone 2 Rated
Part Number: E1049X-21
Quick Summary
The Eaton Crouse-Hinds Roughneck E1049X-21 plug is designed to safely connect high-current cables in hazardous locations. Users often struggle with field terminations that stay reliable under vibration, moisture, and chemical exposure, leading to costly downtime. This plug carries IECEx/ATEX Zone 2 ratings and NEC/CEC Class I, Division 2 compliance, along with IP54 protection, providing confidence across harsh environments. With up to 1135 A continuous current capability and a 777 kcmil conductor size, it supports demanding feeders while reducing the number of required connectors. Its rubber housing and copper contacts, paired with hexagon crimp or solder termination, mix rugged durability with installation flexibility, helping engineering teams meet safety and uptime targets more efficiently.
Product Information
Extended Description
E1049X-21 Eaton Crouse-Hinds: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Roughneck E1049 plug, Up to 1135A continuous, 777 kcmil, Black, Hexagon crimp or solder, Copper contacts, Male, Rubber, Zone 2 rated, 1000 Vac/dc
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Roughneck E1049 plug
Catalog Number
E1049X-21
Product Length/Depth
8.5 in
Product Height
2.16 in
Product Width
2.16 in
Product Weight
5.5 lb
UPC
662275961860
Area classification
Hazardous/Classified Locations
Standards type
IECEx/ATEX NEC/CEC
NEC hazardous rating
Class I, Division 2
IECEx/ATEX hazardous rating
Zone 2
NEMA Rating
3R
Ingress protection (IP) ratings
IP54
Cable size
777 kcmil
Amperage Rating
Up to 1135A Continuous
Voltage rating
1000 Vac/dc
Gender
Male
Connection type
Hexagon crimp or solder
Color
Black
Material
Rubber
Contact material
Copper
Special features
Zone 2 rated
Feature: High amperage capability and large conductor support. Business Impact: Enables fewer connectors and reduces potential failure points in heavy-power feeds, improving overall system reliability. Application: Primary feeders and motor circuits in manufacturing lines where continuous duty requires up to 1135 A and 777 kcmil cables. Feature: Zone 2 rated with IP54 and NEMA 3R protection. Business Impact: Delivers safe operation in hazardous areas and adverse environmental conditions, lowering compliance risk and maintenance costs. Application: Outdoor installations and plant areas with dust, moisture, or gas hazards. Feature: Copper contacts and rubber housing. Business Impact: Ensures durable, low-resistance connections with weather and chemical resistance, extending service life and reducing rework. Application: Long-term power distribution in challenging facilities. Feature: Hexagon crimp or solder termination. Business Impact: Offers installation flexibility for field technicians, accelerating terminations and minimizing downtime. Application: On-site wiring in diverse plant layouts where tool availability varies. Feature: 777 kcmil cable compatibility and 1000 Vac/dc rating. Business Impact: Supports large-diameter conductors and wide voltage ranges, enabling scalable, future-ready power solutions. Application: High-load feeders in chemical, oil & gas, and mining environments.
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FAQs
The E1049X-21 supports up to 777 kcmil conductors and continuous operation up to 1135 A. It offers copper contacts and a rubber housing, with hexagon crimp or solder termination. This combination enables reliable, field-installable terminations for heavy-power feeds in harsh environments, reducing rework and downtime.
The plug is rated up to 1135 A continuous and 1000 Vac/dc, designed for 777 kcmil cables, with copper contacts and a rubber body. It is Zone 2/Class I, Division 2 compliant, IP54 protected, and supports hex crimp or solder connections for versatile field installation.
This plug is intended for hazardous locations (Zone 2, Class I, Division 2) and is IP54-rated for dust and water ingress protection. It is well-suited for oil & gas, chemical processing, mining, and other heavy-duty industrial settings where reliable, high-current connections are critical.
The E1049X-21 carries IECEx/ATEX Zone 2 certification and NEC/CEC Class I, Division 2 compliance, along with IP54 protection and NEMA 3R. These certifications validate safe operation in hazardous environments, simplify procurement across regulated industries, and support compliance with global safety standards.
With a rugged rubber housing, copper contacts, and flexible termination options, the E1049X-21 reduces maintenance intervals and field rework. Its high current capability and robust environmental protection translate to longer service life, lower downtime, and improved total cost of ownership for mission-critical power assemblies.