Eaton Crouse-Hinds EYS216 Sealing Fitting Group B Rated
Part Number: EYS216
Quick Summary
Eaton Crouse-Hinds EYS216 conduit sealing protects 3/4 in circuits at the enclosure boundary in hazardous locations. Engineers often struggle with moisture ingress and arc-flash risk when wiring in classified areas, but this fitting provides a reliable, field-installable seal. With NEC/CEC compliance, UL hazard location certifications, and a Group B rating, it meets critical regulatory requirements for Class I, II, and III environments. The vertical or horizontal sealing capability, combined with feraloy iron alloy and ductile iron construction, supports flexible installations while maintaining enclosure integrity and long-term uptime. This delivers measurable business value by reducing maintenance costs and speeding up compliance-driven projects.
Product Information
Extended Description
EYS216 Eaton Crouse-Hinds: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series EYS conduit sealing fitting, Male and female, Feraloy iron alloy and/or ductile iron, Vertical or horizontal, Group B rated, 3/4"
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series EYS conduit sealing fitting
Catalog Number
EYS216
Product Length/Depth
1.5 in
Product Height
3.69 in
Product Width
1.5 in
Product Weight
1.15 lb
UPC
782274380209
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
Sealing position
Vertical or horizontal
Gender
Male and female
Trade size
3/4"
Material
Feraloy iron alloy Ductile iron
Special features
Group B rated
Eaton Crouse-Hinds EYS216 3D drawing
Crouse-Hinds series EYS and EZS Explosionproof Conduit Sealing Fittings catalog page
EYS and EZS Explosionproof Conduit Sealing Fittings UL certification
EYS and EZS Explosionproof Conduit Sealing Fittings UL certification
IF 287 - Conduit Sealing
Eaton Specification Sheet - EYS216
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The EYS216 supports vertical or horizontal sealing, enabling flexible mounting in existing equipment racks and panel walls, which reduces install time and changes to enclosures in retrofit projects. This translates to lower labor costs and faster start-up in mining, chemical processing, and offshore facilities where space and orientation constraints vary. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Male and female connections provide universal compatibility with standard conduits, improving procurement consistency and stock management while reducing the need for specialized fittings. This is essential for OEMs and integrators delivering multi-site installations with consistent parts across projects. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Feraloy iron alloy and ductile iron body deliver high strength and resilience in harsh environments, increasing enclosure protection and minimizing corrosion-related downtime in outdoor or corrosive workplaces. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Group B rating and NEC/CEC compliance offer regulatory confidence, supporting risk-based design requirements and permitting processes in hazardous locations such as refineries and chemical plants. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Vertical or horizontal sealing positions simplify routing and cable entry planning, lowering misalignment risk and enabling rapid field adjustments during commissioning. Feature → Business Impact → Application: UL certification reports and catalog documentation reinforce traceability and supplier qualification, smoothing quality audits and maintenance planning for safety-critical systems.
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FAQs
The EYS216 is a 3/4 inch trade size conduit sealing fitting designed for vertical or horizontal sealing, accommodating standard conduit runs in either orientation to fit diverse panel layouts and enclosure configurations.
EYS216 carries NEC/CEC standards compliance with hazardous location ratings (Class I, Division 1/2; Class II, Division 1/2; Class III) and a Group B rating, ensuring regulatory approval for use in hazardous/classified locations and helping with safety audits and site approvals.
Yes. The EYS216 is designed for Hazardous/Classified Locations with Group B rating, and its feraloy iron alloy/ductile iron construction provides robust protection against ingress and mechanical stress typical in chemical processing and similar industries.
UL certification reports for the EYS216 series are available, along with installation instructions and catalog pages. These documents support compliance demonstrations during audits and can streamline approvals for hazardous-area installations.
The sealed design reduces leakage and ingress-related faults, lowering maintenance cycles and unplanned downtime. Its durable materials and standard compatibility simplify stocking, installation, and service, delivering a favorable return on investment over the equipment’s lifetime.