Eaton Crouse-Hinds EJB181208 Explosionproof Junction Box

The Eaton Crouse-Hinds EJB181208 is a premium Style C explosionproof enclosure engineered to house relays, terminal blocks, splices, and other electrical equipment in hazardous industrial locations. Built with a 12" x 12" x 8" nominal interior volume, this enclosure provides robust containment and protection across Class I, II, and III hazardous environments. It serves as a vital safeguard for critical power and signal distribution in harsh onshore and offshore operating zones.

Designed for exceptional field reliability, the EJB181208 features a copper-free aluminum body and cover, offering outstanding corrosion resistance without adding unnecessary weight. It includes a special neoprene cover gasket that provides an IP66/NEMA 4 watertight seal for damp locations subjected to heavy water spray. For convenient installation and servicing, the enclosure is equipped with captive, triple-lead quick-release stainless steel cover bolts, a wide ground joint opening, and detachable mounting feet.

Key Features:

✅ Class I, Div 1 & 2 (Groups B, C, D), Class II (Groups E, F, G), & Class III certified
✅ Copper-free aluminum body and cover with standard natural finish
✅ NEMA 3, 3R, 4, 7BCD, 9EFG and IP66 environmental rating
✅ Wide ground joint cover opening for unobstructed access during wiring
✅ Special neoprene gasket forming a tight, rain-tight, and watertight seal
✅ Captive, triple-lead, quick-release hex-head stainless steel bolts
✅ Internal grounding lug included as standard
✅ Machined for field-installed mounting plates and optional hinge kits
✅ Detachable mounting feet provide easy installation flexibility

📦 Package Options:

🔹 Standard (EJB181208): Copper-free aluminum enclosure with captive bolts and neoprene gasket

Eaton Crouse-Hinds EJB181208 Technical Specifications:

Feature	Details
Product Name	Eaton Crouse-Hinds series EJB junction box
Catalog Number	EJB181208
UPC	782274017723
Enclosure Size (Nominal)	18" x 12" x 8"
Product Length / Depth	23.31 in
Product Height	17.31 in
Product Width	10.88 in
Product Weight	110 lbs
Material	Copper-free aluminum
Style	Style C
Hinge	Without hinge
Standards Type	NEC / CEC
NEC Hazardous Ratings	Class I, Div 1; Class I, Div 2 Class II, Div 1; Class II, Div 2; Class III Class I, Zone 1; Class I, Zone 2
NEMA Rating	NEMA 3, 3R, 4, 7, 9
Ingress Protection (IP)	IP66

Certifications & Compliance:

🔗 UL Certificate - Class I, Divisions 1 & 2, Groups B, C, D – Explosion-proof gas and vapor protection
🔗 Class II, Divisions 1 & 2, Groups E, F, G & Class III – Dust-ignitionproof compliance
🔗 NEMA 3, 4, 7BCD, 9EFG – Raintight and watertight ingress protection
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Applications of Eaton Crouse-Hinds EJB181208:

🔹 Oil & Gas (Offshore Drilling Rigs, Refineries, & Gas Plants)
🔹 Chemical Plants & Process Facilities
🔹 Mining & Coal Preparation Facilities
🔹 Laboratories & Research Facilities
🔹 Wastewater Treatment Plants

What’s in the Box?

📦 1x EJB181208 Aluminum Enclosure Body & Cover
📦 1x Neoprene Cover Gasket
📦 1x Set of Captive Stainless Steel Cover Bolts
📦 1x Internal Grounding Lug
📦 1x Detachable Mounting Feet Kit
📦 1x Manufacturer Documentation Kit

Ordering & Shipping Details

📦 Lead Time: 7 - 8 weeks
📍 Shipping Terms: Worldwide / Expedited Options
💳 Payment Options: Credit Card, PayPal, Net 30 Terms

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FAQs:

Is the  EJB181208 NEMA 4X rated standard?
Standard models meet NEMA 3, 4, 7BCD, and 9EFG ratings. To meet full NEMA 4X corrosion-resistance requirements, order with an exterior or interior/exterior epoxy coating (suffix S752 or S753).

Can I add hinges to the EJB181208?
Yes. You can order the enclosure with factory-installed hinges using suffix -S598 or purchase the field-installable stainless steel hinge kit (EJB KIT 1).

Does this enclosure include a mounting plate?
The enclosure is pre-machined to accept a mounting plate, but the aluminum mounting plate kit (MP1212) must be ordered separately unless specified.

Can the walls be custom drilled and tapped for conduit entries?
Yes, the EJB181208 body walls can be drilled and tapped according to standard conduit arrangement templates or custom specifications.