Eaton X8999-42 Ship/Shore Receptacle Assembly - 500V
Part Number: X8999-42
Quick Summary
The Eaton X8999-42 ship/shore receptacle assembly delivers reliable three-phase power connections for dockside and marine installations. In harsh locations, corrosion resistance and serviceability can drive costly downtime during shore power changes. Certifications and compliance include area classification Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations, with a 500V rating and three-phase configuration. This combination supports reliable offshore and industrial power delivery while minimizing maintenance and downtime, a critical value for engineers and procurement teams. The design extends service life in surface/wall-mount installations and helps meet field service requirements. With its stainless steel body and neoprene tube, it resists corrosion and simplifies inspections. Designed for operators managing shore power, it helps ensure safety, uptime and compliance across multiple sites.
Product Information
Extended Description
X8999-42 Eaton Crouse-Hinds: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series ship/shore receptacle assembly, Up to 500A continuous, 500 MCM cable, 3-wire, 3-pole, Pin, Female, Stainless steel with neoprene tube, Wall/surface mount, Three-phase, Spring door, Terminal screws, 500V
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series ship/shore receptacle assembly
Catalog Number
X8999-42
UPC
662275843029
Product Length/Depth
11.5 in
Product Height
9.5 in
Product Width
6.7 in
Product Weight
23.5 lb
Area classification
Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations
Receptacle style
Spring door
Cable size
500 MCM
Amperage Rating
Up to 500A Continuous
Phase
Three-phase
Voltage rating
500 Vac
Configuration
Three-wire, three-pole
Contact type
Pin
Gender
Female
Material
Stainless steel with neoprene tube
Mounting method
Surface/Wall Mount
Termination style
Terminal screws
Crouse-Hinds series Shore Power Connectors and Cables flyer
Crouse-Hinds series Shore Power Connectors and Cables catalog page
Eaton Specification Sheet - X8999-42
Feature: High-current capability up to 500A continuous and 500 MCM cable support. Business Impact: Enables heavy loads with fewer connectors, reducing panel complexity and potential failure points. Application: Dockside, marine, and heavy industry where large shore power connections are routine. The X8999-42’s three-wire, three-pole configuration ensures efficient, balanced power delivery across three phases, improving runtime efficiency and reducing wiring errors. Feature: 500V electrical rating with three-phase operation. Business Impact: Supports safe, standardized high-power transfer while maintaining system protection and compatibility with common industrial motors. Application: Plant power distribution and shore power transfer for equipment fleets. Feature: Stainless steel body with neoprene tube and spring door. Business Impact: Delivers robust corrosion resistance and a weather-resistant seal, lowering maintenance costs and extending service life. Application: Outdoor, wet, or washdown-prone environments. Feature: Surface/Wall mount mounting method with terminal screws. Business Impact: Simplifies installation and future serviceability, enabling quick replacement or inspection. Application: Wall-mounted shore power interfaces at docks, vessels, and industrial facilities. Feature: Receptacle style with pin female contacts and three-pole arrangement. Business Impact: Ensures reliable mating and secure electrical connections, reducing arcing risk and improving safety. Application: Standardized shore power connectors across multi-site operations. Feature: Documentation availability including flyers, catalogs, and specification sheets. Business Impact: Speeds procurement and validation, improves compliance traceability, and supports QA reviews. Application: Engineering and procurement workflows across industrial and marine sectors.
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FAQs
What mounting options and termination methods does the X8999-42 support, and how do they impact installation time? The unit is surface/wall mountable with terminal screws, compatible with 500 MCM cable, and configured as three-wire, three-pole with pin female contacts. This simplifies field routing, reduces tool requirements, and minimizes commissioning time while ensuring secure, code-compliant connections.
The X8999-42 supports up to 500A continuous current, 500V rating, and three-phase power in a three-wire, three-pole configuration. Contact type is pin, gender is female, and construction uses stainless steel with neoprene tube, providing a robust shore power interface suitable for demanding industrial environments.
Yes. Designed for ordinary/non-hazardous locations, the X8999-42 combines corrosion-resistant materials, a weather-capable neoprene tube, and a spring-door receptacle style to resist marine and dockside exposure. Its high-current capability and durable construction make it a practical choice for offshore platforms and heavy-duty shore power needs.
Comprehensive documentation includes a Crouse-Hinds shore power flyer, the shore power catalog page, and Eaton’s specification sheet for X8999-42. These assets provide installation guidelines, ratings, dimensional data, and compliance notes, helping you validate suitability and streamline procurement and QA processes.
Maintenance benefits come from a stainless steel body, neoprene tube, and a spring-door design that minimize corrosion and weather ingress. ROI improves through reduced downtime, faster installations, and longer service life in harsh environments, aligning with total cost of ownership goals for shore power infrastructure.