Eaton Crouse-Hinds E1049X-66 Plug - Zone 2 Rated
Part Number: E1049X-66
Quick Summary
Eaton Crouse-Hinds E1049X-66 plug provides rugged, Zone 2 rated electrical connections for high-amperage equipment in hazardous locations. In challenging environments, installers struggle with connectors that fail under vibration, moisture ingress, or strict compliance demands. This Roughneck plug carries NEC/CEC and IECEx/ATEX certifications, along with Zone 2 hazardous location approval, IP54 protection, and a sturdy NEMA 3R enclosure rating, ensuring safe operation outdoors and in harsh factory settings. By combining a copper contact design with flexible hexagon crimp or solder termination, it delivers reliable, low-resistance connections while simplifying field assembly. The result is faster installation, reduced rework, and improved uptime for critical processes in mining, chemical, and oil-and-gas applications.
Product Information
Extended Description
E1049X-66 Eaton Crouse-Hinds: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Roughneck E1049 plug, Up to 1009A continuous, 646 kcmil, Blue, Hexagon crimp or solder, Copper contacts, Female, Rubber, Zone 2 rated, 1000 Vac/dc
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Roughneck E1049 plug
Catalog Number
E1049X-66
Product Length/Depth
8.5 in
Product Height
3 in
Product Width
3 in
Product Weight
5.5 lb
UPC
662275962348
Area classification
Hazardous/Classified Locations
Standards type
NEC/CEC IECEx/ATEX
NEC hazardous rating
Class I, Division 2
IECEx/ATEX hazardous rating
Zone 2
NEMA Rating
3R
Ingress protection (IP) ratings
IP54
Cable size
646 kcmil
Amperage Rating
Up to 1009A Continuous
Voltage rating
1000 Vac/dc
Gender
Female
Connection type
Hexagon crimp or solder
Color
Blue
Material
Rubber
Contact material
Copper
Special features
Zone 2 rated
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The E1049X-66 supports up to 1009A continuous ratings with 646 kcmil cable, enabling large motors and heavy loads to be connected without frequent reconfiguration, reducing downtime and spare-part costs in motor control centers and remote substations. By delivering a robust copper contact interface and a durable rubber housing, it minimizes contact resistance and wear, improving long-term reliability for critical processes such as mineral processing and chemical handling. The option of hexagon crimp or solder termination speeds field installation and ensures a secure, vibration-resistant connection, which is essential in oil and gas or mining environments where equipment experiences continuous movement. Its Zone 2 and IP54 ratings provide peace of mind for safety audits and regulatory compliance, while maintaining compatibility with Roughneck high amperage plugs and standard NEMA 3R enclosures, simplifying inventory and maintenance planning. In practice, installers gain faster commissioning, lower maintenance costs, and higher uptime in hazardous-location installations, benefiting project ROI and total cost of ownership.
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FAQs
The E1049X-66 is designed for Zone 2 hazardous locations and Class I, Division 2 applications, offering IP54 protection and NEMA 3R enclosure compatibility. It supports up to 1009A continuous with a 646 kcmil cable, making it ideal for high-current connections in mining, chemical processing, and oil and gas environments. This ensures safety, regulatory compliance, and reliable operation in challenging plants.
The E1049X-66 uses copper contacts and offers hexagon crimp or solder termination. This dual termination flexibility enables fast, secure field assembly and robust, low-resistance connections. The rubber housing provides environmental sealing, while the 646 kcmil cable size accommodates large conductors for high-current needs.
Yes. The plug carries IECEx/ATEX certifications for hazardous locations and NEC/CEC standards, aligning with global safety and performance requirements. Its Zone 2 rating, IP54 protection, and NEMA 3R enclosure further support compliance and risk management in regulated industrial settings.
The E1049X-66 measures 8.5 inches in length, with a width and height of 3 inches each, and weighs 5.5 pounds. These dimensions facilitate planning for installation space, mounting, and handling in constrained or remote areas of industrial facilities.
Industries such as mining, chemical processing, oil and gas, and power distribution benefit most, due to the plug’s high current rating, Zone 2 hazardous-location certification, and rugged construction. Operators achieve safer installations, reduced maintenance, and higher uptime in challenging environments.