Eaton Crouse-Hinds EABX16 Condulet - Hazardous Locations
Part Number: EABX16
Quick Summary
The EABX16 conduit outlet box provides rugged enclosure for conduit terminations in hazardous locations. In demanding plants, engineers contend with moisture, dust, and explosive atmospheres that threaten uptime and safety. This Condulet box combines a Feraloy iron alloy body with a 3 inch cover opening and 1/2 inch trade size to simplify access and sealing in hostile environments. It carries NEC/CEC compliance, Class I, Division 1 and Division 2 ratings, Class II, and Class III, plus a NEMA rating of 3, 4, 7, 9, ensuring regulatory alignment across diverse facilities. By streamlining installation and maintenance, it helps owners reduce downtime, extend service life, and achieve predictable lifecycle costs while supporting scalable hazardous location conduit systems.
Product Information
Extended Description
EABX16 Eaton Crouse-Hinds: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Condulet EAB conduit outlet box with cover, 3" cover opening diameter, Feraloy iron alloy, X shape, 1/2"
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Condulet EAB conduit outlet box with cover
Catalog Number
EABX16
Product Length/Depth
5.31 in
Product Height
5.31 in
Product Width
2.53 in
Product Weight
4.4 lb
UPC
782274248608
Area classification
Hazardous/Classified Locations
Standards type
NEC/CEC
NEC hazardous rating
Class I, Division 1 Class I, Division 2 Class II, Division 1 Class II, Division 2 Class III
NEMA Rating
3 4 7 9
Shape
X
Trade size
1/2"
Cover opening diameter
3"
Material
Feraloy iron alloy
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Eaton Specification Sheet - EABX16
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Feature → Business Impact → Application: Feraloy iron alloy body provides robust corrosion and impact resistance for hazardous industrial environments. This strengthens asset uptime and reduces replacement cycles, delivering lower total cost of ownership. Ideal for chemical plants, oil refineries, and outdoor installations where exposure to moisture and chemicals is constant. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The 3 inch cover opening and 1/2 inch trade size enable faster wiring, testing, and inspections with minimal tool time. The design improves field service throughput and reduces maintenance windows, especially in tight or cluttered installations where access is limited. Feature → Business Impact → Application: X-shaped geometry delivers enhanced rigidity and sealing integrity under vibration and temperature cycling. This reduces gasket compression loss and ingress risk, enabling reliable performance in heavy-duty environments such as mining conveyors or offshore platforms. Feature → Business Impact → Application: NEC/CEC compliance and NEMA ratings 3/4/7/9 provide regulatory confidence and easier project approvals. It supports hazard location classifications (Class I/II/III) and allows use across multiple international standards, simplifying procurement for global facilities. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Installation documentation and IF 1730 compatibility accelerate onboarding and retrofit projects. This reduces commissioning time and minimizes field errors when integrating with standard conduit fittings in new builds or expansions. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The 1/2 inch trade size alignment ensures compatibility with common fittings and conduit networks, lowering stocking complexity and enabling seamless integration with existing electrical infrastructure in hazardous locations.
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FAQs
The EABX16 uses a 1/2 inch trade size, aligning with common conduit fittings and accessory hardware used in hazardous area installations. Its 3 inch cover opening facilitates wiring access while maintaining a secure seal, and it supports NEC/CEC compliance with Class I/II/III ratings, making it suitable for diverse hazardous location projects.
For Class I, Division 1 applications, follow the IF 1730 installation guidance and use the enclosure with appropriate gaskets and mounting hardware. The EABX16’s Feraloy iron alloy body and rugged construction are designed for tight sealing and durability under hazardous conditions, reducing commissioning time and post-install adjustments.
Yes. The EABX16 is designed to meet NEC/CEC standards with hazardous location ratings including Class I, Division 1 and 2, Class II, and Class III, along with a NEMA 3/4/7/9 enclosure. This combination supports regulatory compliance and project approvals in chemical processing and similar industries.
The EABX16 delivers long-term durability thanks to Feraloy iron alloy, reducing corrosion-related maintenance. Its robust seal and 3 inch cover opening simplify inspections and wiring changes, shortening maintenance windows and improving system reliability in explosion-protected conduit networks across refineries and mining sites.
Lifecycle value stems from extended service life, lower replacement costs, and reduced downtime due to faster servicing and easier access. Compliance with NEC/CEC and NEMA ratings minimizes risk during audits, while compatibility with standard fittings lowers inventory costs and accelerates project schedules in hazardous environments.