Eaton Crouse-Hinds EYS8 SA conduit sealing fitting - Hazardous Locations
Part Number: EYS8 SA
Quick Summary
The Eaton Crouse-Hinds EYS8 SA conduit sealing fitting is designed to protect hazardous-location conduit connections by providing a robust, seal-enabled interface. In demanding industrial environments, sealing integrity must withstand dust, moisture, and ignition risks to prevent containment breaches. This unit carries NEC/CEC compliance with UL-listed ratings for hazardous locations, including Class I, Division 1 and 2, Class II Division 1 and 2, and Class III, ensuring safe operation across challenging processes. Copper-free aluminum construction offers corrosion resistance with reduced weight, while vertical or horizontal sealing provides installation flexibility. For engineers focused on safety, reliability, and lifecycle cost reduction, the EYS8 SA delivers a proven, install-ready solution for critical electrical installations.
Product Information
Extended Description
EYS8 SA Eaton Crouse-Hinds: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series EYS conduit sealing fitting, Female, Copper-free aluminum, Vertical or horizontal, 3"
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series EYS conduit sealing fitting
Catalog Number
EYS8 SA
Product Length/Depth
4.25 in
Product Height
8.5 in
Product Width
4.25 in
Product Weight
4.4 lb
UPC
782274275796
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
Female
Trade size
3"
Material
Copper-free aluminum
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 - EYS8 SA
Copper-free aluminum construction reduces weight and improves corrosion resistance, yielding easier handling on site and longer service life in harsh environments. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Lighter, durable material lowers installation time and maintenance costs while maintaining structural integrity in chemical plants and oil & gas facilities, supporting safer, longer-lasting enclosures. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Copper-free aluminum resists corrosive exposure common to mining and process industries, boosting equipment uptime and reducing replacement spend. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Vertical or horizontal sealing enhances layout flexibility, enabling rapid reconfiguration of conduit routes without sacrificing seal performance in cramped electrical rooms. Feature → Business Impact → Application: 3" trade size, female configuration aligns with standard conduit systems, speeding up procurement, splicing, and terminations in new builds or retrofits. Feature → Business Impact → Application: NEC/CEC compliance and UL hazardous-location ratings mitigate regulatory risk and simplify audit readiness for plants operating under strict safety codes. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Integrated sealing in hazardous locations reduces ignition risk and provides a reliable barrier against dust, moisture, and chemical ingress, improving overall plant safety metrics.
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FAQs
The EYS8 SA is a 3" trade-size, female conduit sealing fitting designed to integrate with standard conduit systems used in hazardous locations. It supports vertical or horizontal sealing and aligns with common installation practices outlined in Eaton’s IF287 instruction sheet, ensuring straightforward mounting, sealing, and termination in challenging environments. This compatibility helps minimize specialty parts and accelerates project timelines while maintaining safety margins.
The EYS8 SA carries NEC/CEC compliance and UL listings for use in hazardous locations. It provides Class I, Division 1 and 2, Class II, Division 1 and 2, and Class III ratings, ensuring suitability for oil and gas, chemical processing, mining, and other high-risk industries. These certifications support audit readiness and reduce regulatory risk during design reviews and field installations.
Ideal for electrical enclosures in oil & gas facilities, chemical plants, mining sites, and other hazardous environments, the EYS8 SA protects conduit penetrations from dust, moisture, and ignition sources. Its vertical or horizontal sealing orientation accommodates space constraints and varied enclosure layouts, enabling reliable, code-compliant terminations in real-world plants and retrofit projects.
This conduit sealing fitting complies with NEC/CEC standards and UL certifications for hazardous locations. It supports classifications including Class I, Division 1 and 2, Class II, Division 1 and 2, and Class III, aligning with global safety programs. These certifications facilitate pass-through audits, supplier approvals, and compliance documentation typically required for regulated industrial installations.
Copper-free aluminum construction provides superior corrosion resistance and reduced weight, translating to lower maintenance labor and longer service life in harsh environments. The rugged sealing interface minimizes resealing requirements after inspections, lowering total cost of ownership. With verified NEC/CEC compliance, owners can expect fewer compliance-related interruptions and smoother commissioning across new builds or upgrades.