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Eaton Crouse-Hinds Series BHP Explosionproof Plug

Crouse-Hinds Series BHP Explosionproof Plug 480V Class I Division 1 Hazardous Location

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Crouse-Hinds Series BHP Explosionproof Plug

Professional Hazardous Location Electrical Connection Solution

The Crouse-Hinds Series BHP Explosionproof Plug delivers reliable electrical connections in hazardous and classified locations. Engineered with copper-free aluminum construction and brass contact material, this explosionproof plug meets Class I, Division 1 requirements for safe operation in demanding industrial environments where explosive atmospheres may be present.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Class I, Division 1 Rating: Certified for use in hazardous locations where ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors may exist under normal operating conditions.
  • 480V AC Operation: Supports high-voltage applications with reliable performance across industrial power systems and heavy-duty equipment connections.
  • Copper-Free Aluminum Construction: Provides corrosion resistance and durability while meeting strict material requirements for hazardous location applications.
  • Brass Contact Material: Ensures reliable electrical conductivity and long-term connection integrity in demanding industrial environments.
  • 60-400 Hz Frequency Rating: Compatible with standard and variable frequency applications, providing versatility across different power system configurations.
  • NEMA 3 Rating: Offers protection against falling dirt, rain, sleet, snow, and damage from external ice formation for outdoor and harsh environment installations.
  • NEC/CEC Standards Compliance: Meets National Electrical Code and Canadian Electrical Code requirements for safe installation and operation.

Technical Specifications

  • Area Classification: Hazardous/Classified Locations
  • Contact Material: Brass
  • Frequency Rating: 60-400 Hz
  • Grounding Style: Style 2
  • Nec Hazardous Rating: Class I, Division 1
  • Nema Rating: 3
  • Product Material: Copper-free aluminum
  • Standards Type: NEC/CEC
  • Voltage Rating: 480 Vac

Professional Applications

  • Chemical Processing Facilities
  • Petroleum Refineries
  • Paint Spray Booths
  • Grain Handling Operations
  • Aircraft Hangars
  • Gasoline Service Stations
  • Industrial Manufacturing Plants

Why Choose Crouse-Hinds Quality?

Crouse-Hinds explosionproof plugs provide the reliability and safety required for critical hazardous location applications. With NEC/CEC standards compliance, NEMA 3 environmental protection, and robust copper-free aluminum construction, these plugs deliver dependable performance in the most demanding industrial environments where safety and code compliance are paramount.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Area Classification:
Hazardous/Classified Locations
Contact Material:
Brass
Frequency Rating:
60-400 Hz
Grounding Style:
Style 2
Nec Hazardous Rating:
Class I, Division 1
Nema Rating:
3
Product Material:
Copper-free aluminum
Standards Type:
NEC/CEC
Voltage Rating:
480 Vac
Department:
Electrical
Product Type:
Industrial Plug

Crouse-Hinds BHP3485D – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can a Crouse-Hinds BHP plug be used in a Class I Division 1 area like a paint spray booth or refinery?
Yes. The Crouse-Hinds Series BHP explosionproof plug is rated Class I, Division 1, which covers areas where ignitable gas or vapor concentrations can be present under normal operating conditions, not just under fault. That is the classification that applies in spray booths, petroleum refineries, chemical processing, grain handling and aircraft hangars. It is built to NEC/CEC standards, so it satisfies the code path an electrical inspector will be checking on either side of the border.
2) What amperage and pole configurations does the Crouse-Hinds BHP explosionproof plug come in?
Three current ratings: 30 A, 60 A and 100 A. Within those you pick the pole count, 2-wire/3-pole, 3-wire/4-pole, or 4-wire/5-pole. The 3-wire/4-pole arrangement is offered at all three amperages (BHP3483D and BHP3485D at 30 A, BHP6483D and BHP6485D at 60 A, BHP10485D and BHP10487D at 100 A). The 2-wire/3-pole is available at 30 A (BHP3383N) and 100 A (BHP10385N). The 4-wire/5-pole is available at 30 A, 60 A and 100 A. Three-phase 480 V loads are normally the 4-pole or 5-pole builds; pick the pole count to match your conductor count plus the ground.
3) What cable diameter will the Crouse-Hinds BHP plug accept?
The cable range is part of the catalog number, so you order to your cord. Three ranges are offered: 0.500 to 0.875 inch, 0.875 to 1.375 inch, and 1.375 to 1.875 inch. The 30 A and 60 A builds cover 0.500 to 0.875 and 0.875 to 1.375. The widest range, 1.375 to 1.875, appears on the 100 A 3-wire/4-pole (BHP10487D). Measure the outside diameter of the portable cord jacket before you pick, because a cord outside the stated window will not seal correctly in the grip.
4) Will a 480V explosionproof plug work on a 208V or 240V circuit?
The BHP plug carries a 480 Vac rating, which is a maximum, so it is suitable on lower-voltage industrial systems at or below that. The frequency window is 60 to 400 Hz, which means it is not limited to line-frequency service; 400 Hz applications and variable frequency drive output both fall inside that range. Match the amperage of the plug to the branch circuit, not the voltage alone.
5) Is the Crouse-Hinds BHP plug OK outdoors or in a washdown area?
Outdoors, yes, within limits. The BHP plug is NEMA 3 rated, which covers falling dirt, rain, sleet and snow, and damage from external ice forming on the enclosure. NEMA 3 is a weather-exposure rating, not a hosedown rating, so for direct pressure washing you want a plug carrying a 4 or 4X designation instead. The body is copper-free aluminum, which is the standard material choice where corrosive atmospheres and hazardous-location material rules apply.
6) What is the difference between the BHP3583 BW and BHP3583 NW versions?
Cover, and nothing else. Both are the 30 A, 4-wire/5-pole build with the 0.500 to 0.875 inch cable range. BHP3583 BW ships with the cover; BHP3583 NW is the without-cover version. The cover is what keeps dirt and moisture out of the contacts when the plug is unmated and hanging, so on an outdoor or dusty installation order the BW. Several other configurations carry the same NW suffix, including BHP10585 NW and BHP6585 NW.
7) How does the ground connect on a Crouse-Hinds BHP explosionproof plug?
The BHP uses Style 2 grounding. In the pole counts, the ground is the extra pole beyond the current-carrying wires, which is why a 3-wire device is a 4-pole and a 4-wire device is a 5-pole. Contacts are brass. When you spec a receptacle or connector to mate with it, the grounding style has to match along with amperage and pole count, or the parts will not intermate.
8) What do I need to order besides the plug to make up a portable cord connection in a classified area?
The plug is one half of the pair. You also need the mating receptacle or connector body at the same amperage, the same pole and wire count, and Style 2 grounding, plus the portable cord itself sized so its outside jacket diameter falls in the range you ordered (0.500 to 0.875, 0.875 to 1.375, or 1.375 to 1.875 inch). If the plug will hang unmated outdoors, order the with-cover version rather than adding one later. Nothing in the BHP line mixes across amperages, so a 60 A plug will not mate to a 100 A receptacle.
9) Why use copper-free aluminum for a hazardous location plug instead of standard aluminum?
Copper-free aluminum is the material requirement for hazardous location enclosures, and it is what the BHP body is made from. Keeping copper content low limits the risk of a corrosion or friction-spark issue in an atmosphere where flammable gas or vapor can be present, and it holds up better in the corrosive air typical of refineries and chemical plants. The contacts themselves are brass, chosen for conductivity and a stable connection over long service.
10) Can this explosionproof plug be used on a VFD-driven motor connection?
The frequency rating on the BHP runs 60 to 400 Hz, so drive output frequencies inside that band are within the plug's rating, at up to 480 Vac. Size the plug on the motor circuit current, then pick the pole count for your conductors plus ground: a three-phase motor with an equipment ground is the 3-wire/4-pole build, such as BHP6485D at 60 A.
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