The Crouse-Hinds Explosionproof Reducers, Adapters, and Plugs are designed for hazardous locations, ensuring safe conduit connections and terminations in Class I, II, and III areas.

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Description

Applications

  • RE & REC Reducers: Used in threaded heavy-wall conduit systems.
    • RE Reducers: Reduce conduit hubs to a smaller size.
    • REC Reducers: Connect two different conduit sizes or replace a coupling and reducer.
  • REA Adapters: Enlarge drilled and tapped openings by one NPT size.
  • PLG Plugs: Close threaded conduit hubs in hazardous areas.

Key Features

  • RE Reducers:
    • Integral bushing to prevent wire damage.
    • Full, clean-cut tapered threads for secure fittings.
  • REC Reducers:
    • Integral bushings on both ends prevent wire insulation damage.
    • Funnel-shaped interior guides wires smoothly from large to small conduit.
  • REA Adapters:
    • Smooth integral bushing protects wire insulation.
    • Knurled body allows for easy wrench tightening.
  • PLG Plugs:
    • Available in flush (recessed) and square head designs.
    • Machined tapered threads ensure secure installation.

Standard Materials & Finishes

Component Material Finish
RE Reducers (RE1108 – RE54) Steel Electrogalvanized + Chromate
RE Reducers (Other Sizes) Feraloy® Iron Alloy Electrogalvanized + Aluminum Acrylic Paint
REC Reducers (REC21 & REC32) Steel Electrogalvanized + Chromate
REC Reducers (Other Sizes) Feraloy® Iron Alloy Electrogalvanized + Aluminum Acrylic Paint
REA Adapters Steel Electrogalvanized
PLG Plugs (Recessed: PLG28 – PLG3) Steel Electrogalvanized
PLG Plugs (Recessed: PLG4 – PLG10) Gray Iron Alloy Aluminum Acrylic Paint
PLG Plugs (Square Head: PLG15 – PLG55) Steel Electrogalvanized
PLG Plugs (Square Head: PLG65 – PLG105) Gray Iron Alloy Aluminum Acrylic Paint

Certifications & Compliance

  • NEC/CEC Listings:
    • Class I, Divisions 1 & 2, Groups A, B, C, D (Check specific catalog numbers for Groups A or B compatibility).
    • Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G.
    • Class II, Division 2, Groups F, G.
    • Class III.
  • UL Standard: UL1203.
  • CSA Standard: C22.2 No. 30.

Ordering Information

RE Reducers

Hub Size Catalog #
1/2” – 1/8” RE1108B
1/2” – 1/4” RE1208B
1/2” – 3/8” RE1308
3/4” – 1/2” RE21A
1” – 1/2” RE31A
1” – 3/4” RE32A
1-1/4” – 1/2” RE41A
1-1/4” – 3/4” RE42A
1-1/4” – 1” RE43A
1-1/2” – 1/2” RE51A
1-1/2” – 3/4” RE52A
1-1/2” – 1” RE53A
1-1/2” – 1-1/4” RE54A

REA Adapters

Male Hub Size Female Hub Size Catalog #
1/2” 3/4” REA12A
3/4” 1” REA23A
1” 1-1/4” REA34A

REC Reducers

Hub Size Catalog #
3/4” – 1/2” REC21A
1” – 1/2” REC31A
1” – 3/4” REC32
1-1/4” – 3/4” REC42
1-1/4” – 1” REC43
1-1/2” – 3/4” REC52
1-1/2” – 1” REC53
1-1/2” – 1-1/4” REC54
2” – 3/4” REC602
2” – 1” REC603B
2” – 1-1/4” REC604B
2” – 1-1/2” REC605
2-1/2” – 1-1/2” REC75
3-1/2” – 2-1/2” REC97B
4” – 3” REC108B
5” – 4” REC01210B

PLG Plugs

Recessed Plugs

Size Catalog #
1/4” PLG28A
1/2” PLG1A
3/4” PLG2A
1” PLG3A
1-1/4” PLG4
1-1/2” PLG5
2” PLG6
2-1/2” PLG7
3” PLG8
3-1/2” PLG9
4” PLG10

Square Head Plugs

Size Catalog #
1/2” PLG15A
3/4” PLG25A
1” PLG35A
1-1/4” PLG45
1-1/2” PLG55
2” PLG65
2-1/2” PLG75
3” PLG85
3-1/2” PLG95
4” PLG105

Options

Description Suffix
Copper-Free Aluminum SA

Conclusion

The Crouse-Hinds Explosionproof Reducers, Adapters, and Plugs provide safe, NEC-compliant solutions for hazardous locations. With precision-machined threads, corrosion-resistant materials, and multiple configurations, these fittings ensure secure conduit connections in explosive and dust-ignitionproof environments.

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