Eaton FEPC31A-32B Globe and Guard - IP66
Part Number: FEPC31A-32B
Quick Summary
FEPC31A-32B globe and guard delivers durable illumination protection for hazardous locations in industrial lighting. Engineers often struggle with fragile enclosures, corrosion, and frequent maintenance in demanding facilities. This luminaire meets NEC/CEC requirements with Class I Division 1 and Division 2 ratings, plus NEMA 4X and IP66 protection for rugged service. Built around a copper-free aluminum guard and blue tempered glass globe, it uses 32W compact fluorescent lamps at 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, and is ceiling-mounted with a medium-base socket. The combination reduces downtime, simplifies procurement, and supports a lower total cost of ownership for plant modernization projects in harsh environments.
Product Information
Extended Description
FEPC31A-32B Eaton: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Pauluhn EP globe and guard, Medium base, 50/60 Hz, Blue tempered glass globe, With cast copper-free aluminum guard, Compact fluorescent, Copper-free aluminum, CF max. lamp size, Ceiling mount, 120 Vac, 32W
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Pauluhn EP globe and guard
Catalog Number
FEPC31A-32B
UPC
662276522664
Product Length/Depth
6.25 in
Product Height
12.5 in
Product Width
6.25 in
Product Weight
8.3 lb
Area classification
Hazardous/Classified Locations
Standards type
NEC/CEC
NEC hazardous rating
Class I, Division 1 Class I, Division 2
NEMA Rating
4X
Ingress protection (IP) ratings
IP66
Material
Copper-free aluminum
Mounting Method
Ceiling
Wattage
32W
Lamp type
Compact fluorescent
Lamp size - max
CF
Base type
Medium
Guard type
With cast guard
Voltage rating
120 Vac
Frequency rating
50/60 Hz
Globe color
Blue
Globe material
Tempered glass
Guard material
Copper-free aluminum
Crouse-Hinds series Pauluhn EP Fluorescent catalog page
IF LBL1415 - EP Fluorescent - Ceiling Mount
Eaton Specification Sheet - FEPC31A-32B
Copper-free aluminum guard provides excellent corrosion resistance and lighter weight, reducing maintenance costs and facilitating easier replacements in challenging environments. The result is improved uptime for ceiling-mounted fixtures in chemical plants, oil and gas facilities, or other harsh locations where protection from impact and dust is essential. The blue tempered glass globe offers clear, reliable illumination with enhanced impact resistance, supporting safer operations in vibration-prone areas and helping meet strict safety standards in mining or processing plants. The IP66 and NEMA 4X ratings, along with NEC Class I Division 1/Division 2 classification, deliver rugged protection that minimizes accidental releases or exposure during inspection cycles and routine service. The 32W compact fluorescent lamp, compatible with 120 VAC and 50/60 Hz supply, delivers energy-efficient performance with predictable ballast compatibility for retrofit projects in aging electrical systems. Its ceiling-mount design and medium-base configuration simplify installation and allow seamless integration with existing Pauluhn EP fluorescent fixtures, reducing downtime and facilitating rapid upgrades for hazardous-location lighting upgrades. The rugged guard and globe assembly is designed for long service life, lowering replacement frequency and ensuring compliance with industry standards while supporting cost-effective maintenance planning for facility managers.
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FAQs
FEPC31A-32B is designed for ceiling-mount installations with a medium-base socket and 32W compact fluorescent lamp. It fits Pauluhn EP fluorescent configurations and uses a copper-free aluminum guard with a blue tempered-glass globe. This form factor supports retrofit projects in hazardous-location ceilings, simplifies ballast compatibility, and minimizes wiring changes during upgrade cycles.
This fixture operates at 120 VAC with a 50/60 Hz supply and is rated for 32W CFL lamps. It carries NEC/CEC compliance, Class I Division 1 and Division 2 hazardous ratings, IP66 ingress protection, and a NEMA 4X enclosure rating. These certifications assure safe operation in hazardous and classified locations, reducing regulatory risk for industrial installations.
Yes. FEPC31A-32B is built for harsh environments with IP66 protection and a NEMA 4X enclosure, plus a copper-free aluminum guard and tempered-glass globe. These features resist dust, water ingress, and corrosion, making it suitable for retrofit upgrades in wet, dusty, or chemically aggressive facilities while maintaining reliable illumination.
Maintenance centers on lamp replacement and periodic inspection of the globe and guard. The unit uses 32W CFL lamps with a medium-base socket, and the copper-free aluminum guard and tempered-glass globe are designed for long life under demanding conditions. Regular checks for ballast compatibility and secure mounting will optimize uptime in hazardous locations.
The FEPC31A-32B simplifies retrofits through its ceiling-mount, medium-base design and standard CFL lamp, enabling quick replacement without extensive rewiring. Rugged IP66/NEMA 4X protection reduces maintenance frequency and incident-related downtime in hazardous plants, delivering lower total cost of ownership and improved safety outcomes for facility managers and procurement teams.