Eaton TP185 Switch Box NEC/CEC

Part Number: TP185
Manufacturer
Eaton
Part number
TP185

Quick Summary

The Eaton TP185 Switch Box protects and houses electrical connections for industrial panel installations. Engineers often struggle with space constraints, limited knockouts, and unreliable clamps that slow installs and raise safety risk. It meets NEC/CEC standards and is suitable for Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations, with certifications confirming compliance. Designed for steel switch boxes and conduit-based systems, it supports VP bracket mounting and AC/MC clamps to streamline field wiring and maintenance, delivering faster commissioning and long-term reliability.

Product Information

Extended Description

TP185 Eaton: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Switch Box, (1) 1/2", VP, set 1/2", AC/MC clamps, 2-1/2", Steel, Gangable, 12.5 cubic inch capacity
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series switch box
Catalog Number
TP185
UPC
786189101850
Product Length/Depth
3 in
Product Height
2.5 in
Product Width
2 in
Product Weight
0.74 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
VP, Set 1/2"
Bottom Knockouts
(1) 1/2 in
Material
Steel
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The TP185 offers 12.5 cubic inches of internal capacity inside a compact 3 in L x 2 in W x 2.5 in H steel enclosure, enabling organized wiring and reducing the need for field extensions. This translates to faster panel assembly and lower risk of miswiring in control cabinets and junction boxes within ordinary locations. Application: ideal for steel switch boxes in non-hazardous environments where space is at a premium and reliability is critical. Feature → Business Impact → Application: AC/MC clamps provide secure conduit connections, minimizing movement and strain on terminations. This reduces maintenance time and enhances long-term reliability in high-vibration facilities such as manufacturing lines and process plants. Application: supports clean, code-compliant installations in control panels and electrical rooms. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Bottom knockout (1/2 in) and VP bracket (Set 1/2 in) support flexible mounting and easy expansion, enabling modular gangable configurations. This improves scalability for future wiring changes and simplifies retrofits in existing switchgear layouts. Application: practical for progressive machine builds and incremental upgrades. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Gangable steel construction provides durability and compatibility with multiple boxes in series, facilitating enclosure consolidation and reducing total enclosure count. Application: beneficial for control panels requiring compact, expandable enclosure strategies in industrial automation. Feature → Business Impact → Application: NEC/CEC standards alignment and ordinary/non-hazardous location classification reduce compliance risk and speed approvals in multi-site projects. Application: suitable for US and Canadian facilities, with certification references supporting safe deployment in regulated environments.

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FAQs

The TP185 is supplied with AC/MC clamps for secure conduit connections, and it features at least one 1/2 in bottom knockout to accommodate common conduit entries. This combination supports straightforward wiring runs, reduces field modification time, and ensures compliant terminations in industrial panels.
Yes. The TP185 adheres to NEC/CEC standards and is classified for Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations. This alignment helps streamline safety certifications and is further supported by Canadian certification references, making it suitable for cross-border projects and multi-site deployments.
The TP185 offers 12.5 cubic inches of interior capacity with overall dimensions of 3 inches in length, 2 inches in width, and 2.5 inches in height. This provides ample room for typical switch box wiring, terminations, and modest splices while maintaining a compact profile.
Yes, the TP185 is gangable and supports VP mounting brackets set at 1/2 inch. This enables modular enclosure expansion in multi-box configurations, simplifying layout planning and reducing install time for larger control panel assemblies.
Engineers can expect faster installations due to secure clamps and ready-made knockouts, fewer field adaptations, and improved reliability from durable steel construction. The combination of NEC/CEC compliance and gangable design reduces rework risk and supports scalable panel designs in manufacturing and process environments.