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Bryant CS8169A Series 3-Pole 4-Wire Armored Receptacle, 50A 480V
The Bryant CS8169A Series Armored Receptacle is a heavy-duty 3-pole, 4-wire device rated for 50A at 480V, engineered for demanding industrial and commercial power connections where equipment must be plugged and unplugged repeatedly without compromising safety or reliability. Its armored housing provides added mechanical protection in environments where devices are exposed to rough handling, dust, and impact, making it a dependable choice for machine shops, plant floors, loading docks, and other high-demand electrical environments. The 3-pole, 4-wire configuration supports three-phase power distribution with a dedicated ground path, giving electricians and facility teams a rugged connection point for motors, welders, and other heavy electrical loads that require a stable 480V supply.
Key Features
- Electrical Rating: Rated 50A at 480V, suitable for demanding industrial power circuits and heavy electrical loads.
- Configuration: 3-Pole, 4-Wire design delivers three-phase power distribution with a dedicated grounding conductor for safe, code-conscious connections.
- Armored Construction: Reinforced armored housing adds mechanical protection against impact and rough handling in tough industrial settings.
- Bryant CS8169A Series: Part of Bryant's CS8169A series of heavy-duty receptacles engineered for consistent, reliable performance under repeated use.
- Professional-Grade Design: Built to withstand frequent connect and disconnect cycles typical of industrial and commercial power applications.
- Three-Phase Compatibility: Suited for three-phase 480V equipment, including motors, generators, and other heavy-duty machinery connections.
Technical Specifications
- Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.
Typical Applications
- Industrial Power Distribution Systems
- Heavy Machinery and Equipment Connections
- Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installations
- Three-Phase 480V Power Wiring
- Plant Floor and Manufacturing Environments
- Temporary and Portable Power Setups for Industrial Equipment
Why Bryant?
Bryant wiring devices are built for the rigors of industrial and commercial electrical work, and the CS8169A Series Armored Receptacle carries that standard forward with a rugged, armored design suited to 50A, 480V, 3-pole 4-wire applications. The reinforced housing and heavy-duty three-phase configuration make it a practical choice anywhere equipment faces frequent use and challenging conditions. Electricians and facility teams can count on Bryant for dependable, code-conscious performance in demanding power distribution environments, from manufacturing plants to commercial facilities requiring robust 480V connections.
Manufacturer Resources
Bryant Full Line Catalog
Product Specs
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices
- Product Subgroup:
- Receptacles & Outlets
- Product Type:
- Receptacle
- Product Color:
- Black
- Product Style:
- Extra Heavy Duty
Bryant CS8269A – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Bryant CS8169A a 3-phase 480V receptacle, and how many wires does it take?
The CS8169A is a 3-pole, 4-wire device rated 50A at 480V, so it carries three phase conductors plus a dedicated equipment ground. That makes it a three-phase 480V connection point for motors, welders, generators and similar heavy loads. There is no neutral in this configuration, so equipment needing a 480Y/277V neutral is not a match for it.
2) What is the difference between the Bryant CS8169A and the CS8269A?
Both are 50A armored Bryant devices, but the pole and voltage configuration differs. CS8169A is 3-pole 4-wire, 50A 480V, for three-phase equipment. CS8269A is 2-pole 3-wire, 50A 250V, for single-phase 250V loads. Pick by the equipment nameplate: a 480V three-phase machine takes the CS8169A, a 250V single-phase load takes the CS8269A. They are not interchangeable and the mating plugs differ.
3) What is the closest alternative to the Bryant CS8169A armored receptacle for a 50A locking connection?
The Eaton 7379 industrial locking receptacle is the nearest peer by rating: it is a 50A device rated 600V/250V AC/DC in black, built to an extra heavy duty grade. The Bryant CS8169A is a 3-pole 4-wire armored receptacle rated 50A at 480V, and the companion CS8269A is the 2-pole 3-wire 50A 250V configuration. If the equipment cord is a 2-pole 3-wire 250V set, the CS8269A and the Eaton 7379 both land in that territory; for a three-phase 480V feed with a dedicated ground, stay with the 3-pole 4-wire CS8169A.
4) What should I specify instead of the Bryant CS8169A in a hazardous or classified area?
The Bryant CS8169A is an armored 50A 480V receptacle whose reinforced housing protects against impact, dust, and rough handling, but that is mechanical protection, not a hazardous-location rating. For a classified area, look at the Appleton FSQC Series interlocked explosionproof receptacle, or the Appleton U-Line ECS factory-sealed 15 and 20 amp 3-pole plug and receptacle set for lighter-duty circuits. The Appleton ECS set tops out at 20A, so it is not a swap for a 50A machine feed.
5) What does the armored housing on this Bryant 50A receptacle actually do for me on a plant floor?
The armored shell is reinforced for mechanical protection, so the device tolerates impact, dust and rough handling in spots where a standard housing gets broken: machine shops, loading docks, plant floors. It is built for repeated connect and disconnect cycles rather than a fixed, rarely touched connection. It is not described as explosionproof or factory-sealed, so for a classified hazardous area you want a device such as the Appleton FSQC Series interlocked explosionproof receptacle instead.
6) Can I use this Bryant CS8169A for general 125V outlets on the same job?
No. It is a 50A 480V three-phase device and will not serve 125V convenience power. For standard receptacles on the same project, look at spec grade options like the Eaton Arrow Hart 5262W duplex, 15A 125V, 5-15R, or the Pass and Seymour IG5362-I isolated ground duplex at 20A 125V. Keep the CS8169A for the heavy 480V machine drops.
7) Does the Bryant CS8169A come with a mating plug?
The CS8169A is sold as the receptacle. You order the matching 50A 480V 3-pole 4-wire plug or connector separately. If you want a device supplied as a matched plug and receptacle pair, the Appleton U-Line ECS factory-sealed set is sold that way, though it is a 15 and 20 amp 3-pole product, not a 50A 480V one.
8) Is an industrial spec grade receptacle like the Eaton 5262W an equivalent to the Bryant CS8169A?
No. The Eaton Arrow Hart 5262W is an industrial specification grade duplex rated 15A 125V in a 5-15R straight-blade configuration, and the Eaton 6450W is an industrial specification grade decorator single receptacle accepting #14-10 AWG. Both are general-purpose 125V outlets for tools and office loads. The Bryant CS8169A is a 50A 480V 3-pole 4-wire armored device for three-phase motors, welders, and similar machinery, so the two are not interchangeable on any circuit.
9) I need a 277V receptacle, not 480V. What is the option?
The Pass and Seymour 5762 is a specification grade duplex self-grounding receptacle rated 15A 277V, which suits 277V single-phase branch loads. The Bryant CS8169A is a 50A 480V 3-pole 4-wire armored receptacle intended for three-phase equipment connections, so it is a different circuit entirely rather than a higher-rated version of the same outlet.
10) Is this a temporary power device or a permanent installation receptacle?
It works for both. The CS8169A is used in fixed industrial power distribution and heavy machinery drops, and also in temporary and portable power setups for industrial equipment, which is why the armored body and the repeated plug and unplug duty matter. What decides it is the load: 50A, 480V, 3-pole 4-wire.
11) For sensitive equipment or scheduled shutoff, is there an alternative to the Bryant CS8169A?
Those functions live on the 125V side of the catalog. The Pass and Seymour IG5362-I is a heavy-duty spec grade isolated ground duplex rated 20A 125V for noise-sensitive electronics, and the PLT26351 is a heavy duty spec grade plug load timer receptacle rated 20A 125V for timed shutoff of connected loads. Neither carries the 50A three-phase capability of the Bryant CS8169A, so they serve receptacle circuits alongside it rather than replacing it.
12) Is a commercial grade receptacle enough, or do I need the armored Bryant CS8169A?
The Eaton 816W is a commercial specification grade single receptacle rated 15A, appropriate for light commercial 125V duty. The Bryant CS8169A is built for repeated connect and disconnect cycles on plant floors, loading docks, and machine shops, with an armored housing for impact and dust and a 50A 480V 3-pole 4-wire rating. Where the cord gets pulled daily and the load is three-phase machinery, the CS8169A is the device sized for it.
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