Eaton TP179 Switch Box - 12.5 cu in, Steel, NEC/CEC
Part Number: TP179
Quick Summary
The Eaton TP179 switch box provides a rugged steel enclosure for electrical terminations in industrial control panels. Engineers often wrestle with limited space, insufficient knockouts, and compliance concerns in harsh environments. This unit complies with NEC/CEC standards and carries UL certification for steel switch boxes, making it suitable for ordinary or non-hazardous locations. With Hold-Tite mounting brackets, 12.5 cubic inches of capacity, 2-1/2 inch depth, and integrated AC/MC clamps, installation is faster and field-ready. The durable steel construction reduces rework and supports scalable, code-compliant electrical installations across facilities, delivering reliability and long-term cost savings.
Product Information
Extended Description
TP179 Eaton: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Switch Box, (1) 1/2", Hold-Tite, 2, AC/MC clamps, 2-1/2", Steel, Ears, Gangable, 12.5 cubic inch capacity
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series switch box
Catalog Number
TP179
UPC
786189101799
Product Length/Depth
2 in
Product Height
3 in
Product Width
2.5 in
Product Weight
0.66 lb
Area classification
Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations
Standards type
NEC/CEC
Depth
2-1/2"
Type
Gangable
Capacity
12.5 cubic in
Conduit/cable
AC/MC clamps
Bracket style
Hold-Tite
Bottom Knockouts
(1) 1/2 in
Cable knockouts
2
Material
Steel
Special features
Ears
Crouse-Hinds series Steel Switch Boxes catalog page
Steel Switch Boxes UL certification
Steel Switch Boxes UL certification
Eaton Specification Sheet - TP179
Eaton Specification Sheet - TP179
Feature: Steel construction provides rugged protection for terminations in demanding environments. Business Impact: The enclosure resists impact and vibration, reducing unplanned downtime and field repairs, which lowers maintenance costs over the life of the panel. Application: ideal for control cabinets and machine junction boxes in manufacturing lines where reliability and continuous operation are critical. Feature: 12.5 cubic inches of capacity with one 1/2 in bottom knockout and two cable knockouts. Business Impact: Enables orderly terminations for multiple conductors and simplifies routing, improving heat dissipation and terminal integrity. Application: suitable for AC/MC conduit runs in NEC/CEC-compliant steel switch boxes used in standard industrial panels. Feature: Hold-Tite mounting brackets and gangable design. Business Impact: Provides secure mounting with fast assembly and scalable configurations, reducing installation time and on-site handoffs. Application: especially valuable in modular control enclosures and spaces where future expansion is anticipated. Feature: Compliance with NEC/CEC standards and Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations classification, plus UL certification for steel switch boxes. Business Impact: streamlines approvals, enhances safety posture, and reduces regulatory risk. Application: preferred for general purpose electrical rooms and light-industrial environments where code compliance is mandatory. Feature: Integrated AC/MC clamps and standardized dimensions (2 in length, 3 in height, 2.5 in width) for predictable fit in standard mounting footprints. Business Impact: minimizes the need for adapters, lowers total BOM, and supports faster stocking and procurement. Application: simplifies uptake in new installations and retrofit projects across facilities.
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FAQs
The TP179 uses Hold-Tite brackets for secure mounting and is gangable with adjacent boxes to form larger enclosures. It supports standard AC/MC conduits and comes with a 1/2 in bottom knockout plus two knockouts for flexible wiring. This design enables fast, scalable installations with minimal field modification.
TP179 measures 2 inches in depth, 3 inches in height, and 2.5 inches in width, delivering a 12.5 cubic inch capacity. It weighs approximately 0.66 pounds. It supports (1) 1/2 inch bottom knockout and two cable knockouts, along with AC/MC clamps for secure terminations.
Yes. The TP179 is designed for Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations and complies with NEC/CEC standards, making it suitable for general electrical rooms, control panels, and light-industrial settings where robust steel switch boxes are required.
TP179 is part of Eaton's Crouse-Hinds steel switch boxes and carries NEC/CEC standards compliance, UL certification for steel switch boxes, and an Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations classification, supporting regulatory approvals and safe operation.
The Hold-Tite mounting, gangable design, and integrated AC/MC clamps reduce installation time and field wiring complexity. The 12.5 cu in capacity minimizes the need for extra boxes, while the durable steel construction lowers replacement and maintenance costs over the system's lifecycle.