Eaton XLVS21616081 Ex-Cell Enclosure - IP66/NEMA 4X
Part Number: XLVS21616081
Manufacturer
Eaton Crouse-Hinds
Part number
XLVS21616081
Quick Summary
Ex-Cell Enclosure is a rugged stainless steel housing designed to protect electrical assemblies in hazardous locations. Maintenance and regulatory demands require reliable enclosures that resist corrosion, ingress, and unauthorized entry, without slowing production. Certified for NEC/CEC IECEx/ATEX, NEMA 4X, and IP66 protection ensures compliance and safe operation in hazardous locations. Its 16x16x8 inch footprint, 304 stainless steel construction, and one gland plate streamline installation and lifecycle costs. The Ex-Cell family’s vertical lugs simplify mounting in control rooms or field cabinets, while a single gland plate supports organized cabling. This model's size fits retrofit projects and new builds, helping teams meet schedules and budgets.
Product Information
Extended Description
XLVS21616081 Eaton Crouse-Hinds: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Ex-CELL enclosure, 16" x 16" x 8", 304 stainless steel, 1 gland plate, Vertical lugs
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Ex-CELL enclosure
Catalog Number
XLVS21616081
UPC
662276748408
Product Length/Depth
16 in
Product Height
16 in
Product Width
8 in
Area classification
Hazardous/Classified Locations
Standards type
NEC/CEC IECEx/ATEX
NEC hazardous rating
Class I, Division 2 Class I, Zone 1 Class II, Division 2
NEMA Rating
4X
Ingress protection (IP) ratings
IP66
Material
304 stainless steel
Enclosure size
16" x 16" x 8"
Number of gland plates
1
Type
Vertical lugs
Crouse-Hinds series Stainless Steel Enclosures Solutions brochure
Crouse-Hinds series Ex-CELL Stainless Steel or Painted Steel Enclosures catalog page
ENK10673 Ex-Cell Operating Instructions
Eaton Specification Sheet - XLVS21616081
Feature: 304 stainless steel construction provides outstanding corrosion resistance in washdown and chemical environments. Benefit: Longer service life and reduced maintenance costs for facilities with harsh exposures. Application: food & beverage, chemical processing, offshore platforms. Long-tail keywords: stainless steel enclosure for hazardous locations, corrosion-resistant enclosure. Feature: IP66 and NEMA 4X ingress protection. Benefit: Strong barrier against water, dust, and washdown, improving uptime and protecting safety circuits. Application: outdoor installations, outdoor control panels, marine environments. Feature: NEC/CEC IECEx/ATEX certifications, area classification for hazardous locations. Benefit: Regulatory compliance and safer operation, reducing risk of non-conformance audits. Application: Zone 1, Class I/II environments and other classified locations. Feature: 16"x16"x8" enclosure size with 1 gland plate. Benefit: Streamlined cabling and simplified field wiring, enabling faster panel assembly. Application: retrofit and new-build control cabinets. Feature: Vertical lugs and Ex-Cell series compatibility. Benefit: Easy mounting and flexible installation options, minimizing device relocation and downtime. Application: tight control rooms, compact panels, and retrofit projects.
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FAQs
Yes. The XLVS21616081 Ex-Cell enclosure is designed for hazardous/classified locations and carries NEC/CEC and IECEx/ATEX certifications. It supports Class I, Division 2 and Zone 1 environments, offering IP66 protection and a NEMA 4X rating. Its vertical lugs and 16x16x8 footprint simplify mounting in tight control rooms and retrofit projects, while the single gland plate eases wiring planning.
The enclosure measures 16 inches by 16 inches by 8 inches and includes one gland plate. It features vertical lugs for straightforward mounting on walls or frames. These dimensions align well with common control-panel footprints, enabling efficient replacement or upgrade of legacy stainless enclosures without substantial cabinet modification.
With IP66 and NEMA 4X ratings, the Ex-Cell enclosure provides excellent ingress protection against dust, water, and washdown, reducing failure modes in harsh environments. Made from 304 stainless steel, it offers corrosion resistance essential for chemical plants, food processing, and offshore applications, translating into longer service intervals and lower lifecycle costs.
You can access multiple documents including the Ex-Cell operating instructions ENK10673, the stainless enclosure solutions brochure, and the XLVS21616081 specification sheet. These resources cover installation steps, accessory options, and compliance details to streamline procurement, engineering reviews, and field deployment.
The Ex-Cell XLVS21616081 reduces downtime through robust IP66/NEMA 4X protection and corrosion-resistant 304 stainless steel, lowering maintenance frequency in demanding environments. Its standardized 16x16x8 footprint, gland plate, and vertical lugs speed installation and future upgrades, improving project schedules, safety compliance, and total cost of ownership.