Eaton Crouse-Hinds XLHS24050251 Ex-CELL enclosure - IP66/NEMA 4X
Part Number: XLHS24050251
Manufacturer
Eaton Crouse-Hinds
Part number
XLHS24050251
Quick Summary
Ex-CELL enclosure protects electrical assemblies in hazardous locations for industrial power distribution. In challenging plant environments, moisture, dust, and chemical exposure can drive costly downtime and maintenance if protection isn’t robust enough. These enclosures carry key certifications for global safety and compliance, including NEC/CEC IECEx/ATEX, IP66 sealing, and a NEMA 4X rating, ensuring rugged performance in demanding conditions. With 304 stainless steel construction and a compact 406 x 508 x 254 mm footprint, the Ex-CELL series delivers scalable protection while optimizing total cost of ownership. This makes it suitable for oil and gas, chemical processing, and other heavy-industry applications where reliability matters most.
Product Information
Extended Description
XLHS24050251 Eaton Crouse-Hinds: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Ex-CELL enclosure, 400A, 406 x 508 x 254 mm enclosure size, 564 mm horizontal fixing center, 267 mm vertical fixing center, 304 stainless steel, 1 gland plate, Horizontal lugs, 690 Vac/Vdc
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Ex-CELL enclosure
Catalog Number
XLHS24050251
EAN
4251958139014
Product Length/Depth
254 mm
Product Height
406 mm
Product Width
508 mm
Area classification
Hazardous/Classified Locations
Standards type
NEC/CEC IEC IECEx/ATEX
NEC hazardous rating
Class I, Zone 1 Class I, Division 2 Class II, Division 2
NEMA Rating
4X
Ingress protection (IP) ratings
IP66
Material
304 stainless steel
Enclosure size
406 x 508 x 254 mm
Number of gland plates
1
Type
Horizontal lugs
Crouse-Hinds series Stainless Steel Enclosures Solutions brochure
Crouse-Hinds series Ex-CELL Stainless Steel or Painted Steel Enclosures catalog page
Crouse-Hinds series Ex-CELL empty enclosures - EU Declaration of Conformity
Crouse-Hinds series Ex-CELL empty enclosures - EU Declaration of Conformity
Crouse-Hinds series Ex-CELL empty enclosures - EU Declaration of Conformity
Crouse-Hinds series Ex-CELL empty enclosures - EU Declaration of Conformity
Crouse-Hinds series Ex-CELL empty enclosures - EU Declaration of Conformity
Crouse-Hinds series Ex-CELL empty enclosures - EU Declaration of Conformity
Crouse-Hinds series Ex-CELL empty enclosures - EU Declaration of Conformity
ENK10673 Ex-Cell Operating Instructions
Feature → Business Impact → Application: 304 stainless steel construction provides superior corrosion resistance in washdown environments and hazardous locations, reducing maintenance cycles and replacement costs for steel enclosures used in chemical plants and offshore facilities. This translates to higher uptime and lower lifecycle costs when guarding motor control gear and process instrumentation in aggressive atmospheres. Feature → Business Impact → Application: IP66 and NEMA 4X ratings ensure reliable ingress protection against dust, water, and harsh washdowns, boosting safety compliance and enabling outdoor or dockside installations in maritime or oil & gas settings. Feature → Business Impact → Application: 400 A capacity with precise 406 x 508 x 254 mm dimensions and 1 gland plate supports clean, scalable wiring and straightforward gland entry, accelerating panel builds and reducing commissioning time at scale. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Horizontal lugs and a 564 mm horizontal fixing center and 267 mm vertical fixing center simplify mounting and alignment with existing busbars and supports, easing retrofit projects and cross-site standardization. Feature → Business Impact → Application: NEC/CEC IEC IECEx/ATEX certifications and hazardous area ratings provide cross-border compliance for multinational deployments, improving project approval rates and minimizing certification delays. Feature → Business Impact → Application: 690 Vac/Vdc rating broadens compatibility with drives and control gear for variable-speed applications, enabling versatile protection for power electronics in process automation and plant-wide control schemes.
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FAQs
The XLHS24050251 Ex-CELL enclosure includes one gland plate and horizontal lugs, with horizontal fixing centers at 564 mm and vertical centers at 267 mm. This configuration supports straightforward cable entry and clean alignment with existing busbars or mounting rails, simplifying retrofits and new installations in hazardous environments.
The enclosure is rated for up to 690 Vac/Vdc and provides IP66 sealing and a NEMA 4X enclosure rating. It is designed for hazardous locations (Class I, Zone 1 and Divisions 2; Class II, Division 2) and supports reliable operation in washdown, dusty, and corrosive environments typical of chemical plants and offshore facilities.
Yes. It carries NEC/CEC IEC IECEx/ATEX certifications for hazardous areas and is rated for Hazardous/Classified Locations. This broad compliance supports global installations and reduces the need for multiple enclosures across regions, improving project timelines and safety conformity.
Constructed from 304 stainless steel, the enclosure offers excellent corrosion resistance and washdown durability, extending service life in harsh environments. Its robust sealing and standardization with Ex-CELL accessories reduce maintenance frequency, simplify parts availability, and lower total cost of ownership over the enclosure’s lifetime.
The combination of corrosion resistance, protective IP66/NEMA 4X ratings, and 400 A support reduces downtime and maintenance costs while enabling scalable installations. Its standardized gland entry and mounting centers streamline assembly, commissioning, and cross-site replication, delivering faster project execution and lower lifecycle costs.