Eaton WIUXM-2GY While-in-Use Cover - Extra Duty
Part Number: WIUXM-2GY
Quick Summary
The Eaton WIUXM-2GY While-in-Use cover protects outdoor enclosures, safeguarding electrical gear in harsh industrial environments. It minimizes maintenance downtime by keeping moisture, dust, and weather out of critical connections. With NEMA compliant design and extra-duty construction, it supports demanding outdoor installations and long service life. This surface-mounted, single-gang solution aligns with standard wallplates while delivering robust protection; for procurement teams, it translates to reduced weather-related failures and lower lifecycle costs. Engineers benefit from a die-cast aluminum body that resists corrosion while keeping weight and installation complexity low.
Product Information
Extended Description
WIUXM-2GY Eaton: Eaton While-In-Use Extra Duty Cover Diecast 2G Gray
Product Name
Eaton While-in-Use cover
Catalog Number
WIUXM-2GY
UPC
032664006548
Product Length/Depth
3.45 in
Product Height
5.95 in
Product Width
5.39 in
Product Weight
0.01 lb
Compliances
NEMA Compliant
Special features
3.125 in deep, Extra Duty
Type
While-in-use weather protective cover
Cutout
Multiple Configurations
Orientation
Vertical
Wallplate size
Standard
Color
Gray
Environmental conditions
Wet
Mounting method
Surface
Number of gangs
1
Material
Die cast aluminum
Extra Duty while-in-use weather protective covers
Eaton Specification Sheet - WIUXM-2GY
Eaton Specification Sheet - WIUXM-2GY
Eaton Specification Sheet - WIUXM-2GY
Eaton Specification Sheet - WIUXM-2GY
Die-cast aluminum housing delivers rugged protection against impact and corrosion, extending service life in wet environments and reducing maintenance costs. Extra-duty design and a 3.125 in deep profile add clearance for wiring and weatherproof seals, improving enclosure integrity under repeated openings and temperature swings. The 1-gang, vertical orientation with surface mounting and standard wallplate compatibility simplifies retrofit and installation, preserving existing infrastructure and reducing labor time. Multiple configurations for cutouts maximize compatibility with Eaton and third-party devices, minimizing the need for custom covers in mixed equipment environments. The weather-protective cover is designed for wet environments with NEMA compliant protection, helping meet regulatory safety requirements while reducing weather-related downtime. Gray die-cast aluminum construction keeps a compact footprint and robust protection for outdoor control panels in manufacturing, utilities, and outdoor equipment.
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FAQs
Begin by confirming the enclosure is a single-gang, surface-mount style with a standard wallplate. Align the WIUXM-2GY so the vertical orientation matches your panel layout, then secure using the provided mounting provisions. Ensure the seal sits flush against the enclosure to maintain weather protection, and verify the cutout configuration matches the device being protected. The result is a quick retrofit with minimal wiring adjustments and reliable outdoor protection.
Key specifications include a depth of 3.45 inches, height of 5.95 inches, width of 5.39 inches, and a one-gang capacity. The product is designed for surface mounting, vertical orientation, standard wallplates, and a gray die-cast aluminum housing. This combination supports compatibility with a wide range of outdoor enclosures and weather-protective needs in industrial environments.
Yes. The WIUXM-2GY is designed for wet environments and is NEMA compliant, providing protection against moisture and dust ingress. Its extra-duty construction adds robustness for frequent access and harsh outdoor use, making it appropriate for outdoor control panels, utility installations, and other weather-exposed equipment.
The primary regulatory certification indicated is NEMA compliance, ensuring the cover meets defined protection standards for weather-exposed electrical equipment. This helps users confirm suitability for outdoor installations and aligns with safety and reliability expectations in industrial settings.
The WIUXM-2GY reduces weather-related downtime by shielding connections from moisture and debris, lowering the likelihood of corrosion and equipment failures. Over the product life, this translates to lower maintenance costs, fewer panel outages, and improved uptime for outdoor systems in manufacturing, utilities, and other outdoor applications.