Eaton EPC46042 WT50 3 Interlocked Receptacle – Hazardous

Feature → Business Impact → Application: Interlocked receptacle with built-in circuit breaker reduces the risk of accidental energization by ensuring the door must be closed to energize, improving worker safety and compliance in hazardous areas. This translates to fewer incident-related shutdowns and lower insurance/liability exposure when servicing motors and equipment in chemical plants or oil & gas facilities. Application: hazardous-location equipment hookups near pumps, mixers, and conveyors in Class I/II environments. Feature → High amperage capability (60A) and frame size (100A) supports heavy-duty motor control and large equipment circuits, enabling fewer parallel devices and simplified wiring in control panels. Application: process lines and explosive-atmosphere machines requiring reliable, code-compliant power distribution. Feature → 480 Vac / 250 Vdc, 3-wire, 4-pole configuration with 1-1/4" trade size and 50A circuit breaker provides versatile compatibility with common industrial power standards, reducing the need for adapters and streamlining procurement. Application: large industrial controls and machine centers with mixed AC/DC feeds. Feature → Copper-free aluminum enclosure and spring door design delivers lightweight durability with corrosion resistance, lowering lifecycle maintenance and replacement costs. Application: outdoor or chemically harsh areas where frequent environmental exposure demands durable enclosures. Feature → Style 2 grounding and 100A frame alignment support safe, consistent grounding across devices, enabling smoother integration with existing safety Earth systems. Application: installation in complex robotic cells or hazardous-area control cabinets requiring reliable grounding. Overall, these design choices deliver measurable safety, compliance, and ROI benefits for engineers managing hazardous-location electrical protection and circuit control.