Cooper Crouse-Hinds AR342 Arktite Receptacle 30A 3-Wire 4-Pole
Overview
The Cooper Crouse-Hinds AR342 is an Arktite AR receptacle from the Arktite family of metallic plugs, receptacles and connectors. The manufacturer lists it as a 30 A, three-wire, four-pole receptacle in Style 2, made of copper-free aluminum with a spring door, rated 600 Vac or 250 Vdc at 50 to 400 Hz. Its published area classification is Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations and its enclosure rating is NEMA 4. The AR342 is not an explosionproof receptacle and the manufacturer publishes no Class I, Division 1 or Division 2 rating for it.
Seven Star LLC supplies the AR342 on request to plant engineers, contractors and maintenance teams in Muscat, Sohar, Salalah and the wider GCC, with lead time confirmed at quotation. The manufacturer product data for the exact catalog number can be provided with the offer, so that the configuration and the area classification can be checked before ordering.
Measurement & Operating Principle
The AR342 is the fixed half of a heavy-duty plug and receptacle connection. It is wired to the supply and installed at the point of use, and a portable or movable load is connected by inserting a matching Arktite plug. The spring door closes over the contact face when the plug is withdrawn, which protects the contacts between connections.
The configuration is three-wire, four-pole in Style 2. In Crouse-Hinds catalog terms this means three circuit conductors and an additional grounding pole, so the equipment ground is carried by a dedicated contact. The plug must have the same amperage, the same wire and pole configuration and the same style as the receptacle. The catalog number of the matching plug should be confirmed against the manufacturer catalog at quotation.
Engineering Design
The AR342 housing is copper-free aluminum. The published enclosure rating is NEMA 4, which is the watertight rating for indoor or outdoor use, and the area classification is Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations under NEC/CEC standards. The listed size is 2.88 in length or depth, 3.38 in height and 3.38 in width, and the listed weight is 1.45 lb.
The electrical rating is 30 A at 600 Vac or 250 Vdc, with a frequency range of 50 to 400 Hz. Because the manufacturer classifies this catalog number for ordinary locations only, it must not be installed in areas classified Class I, Division 1 or Division 2, or in IEC zones. Where a plug and receptacle is needed inside a classified area, a product with a published hazardous-location rating has to be selected instead. Mounting boxes and other accessories are separate catalog items and should be chosen from the manufacturer catalog.
Key Features
- 30 A Arktite AR receptacle rated 600 Vac or 250 Vdc, 50 to 400 Hz
- Three-wire, four-pole configuration, Style 2 grounding
- Copper-free aluminum housing
- Spring door covers the contact face when the plug is removed
- NEMA 4 enclosure rating
- Area classification Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations, NEC/CEC
- Listed size 2.88 in by 3.38 in by 3.38 in, weight 1.45 lb
- Used with a matching Arktite plug of the same rating, configuration and style
Industrial Applications
The AR342 is used where portable or movable electrical equipment has to be connected and disconnected in non-hazardous industrial areas. Examples are power points for pumps, welding sets, portable tools, temporary lighting and maintenance equipment in workshops, utility areas, water and wastewater plants, ports and general process plant areas outside the classified zones. The NEMA 4 rating and the aluminum housing suit outdoor and wet locations.
Seven Star LLC supplies the AR342 on request for new projects and for replacement of existing Arktite receptacles in Oman and the GCC. When sending an inquiry, please state the catalog number, the quantity and the matching plug that is in use on site, so that the correct amperage, configuration and style can be confirmed. Lead time is confirmed at quotation.
Technical Specifications
| Model | Cooper Crouse-Hinds AR342 |
|---|---|
| Series | Arktite AR Receptacles |
| Configuration | Three-Wire, Four-Pole |
| Grounding Type | Style 2 |
| Current Rating | 30A |
| Voltage Rating | 600 Vac / 250 Vdc, 50 to 400 Hz |
| Housing Material | Copper-Free Aluminum |
| Door Type | Spring Door |
| Area Classification | Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations (NEC/CEC) |
| Enclosure Rating | NEMA 4 |
| Dimensions | 2.88 in length/depth x 3.38 in height x 3.38 in width |
| Weight | 1.45 lb |
| Brand | Cooper Crouse-Hinds |
Ready to specify the Cooper Crouse-Hinds AR342 Arktite receptacle for your project in Oman or across the GCC? Contact Seven Star LLC for a formal quotation and the manufacturer datasheet. The receptacle is supplied on request, with lead time confirmed at quotation.
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Cooper Crouse-Hinds product families listed here
The catalog numbers on this page follow the manufacturer's own series names:- Condulet conduit outlet bodies, such as the Form 8 C28 and the Form 5 LB25
- EYS conduit sealing fittings (EYS3, EYS5) and ECGJH flexible couplings
- GUB and GUE explosionproof junction boxes, and the box listed as GUP315
- EDS and EFS explosionproof control stations and N2S non-metallic, factory-sealed stations
- Arktite receptacles, for example the 30 A AR342
Where Crouse-Hinds explosionproof equipment is used
Most of these parts belong to rigid conduit systems in classified areas: refinery units, gas compression and metering stations, tank farms, loading racks, paint and solvent handling, and offshore modules across the GCC. The listed series are built around the North American Class and Division system, but the rating differs by item: N2S stations are marked for Class I, Division 2, and the AR342 receptacle is a watertight type for ordinary locations. A Cooper Crouse-Hinds junction box or control station should therefore be selected against the area classification drawing, not by enclosure size alone.Ordering Cooper Crouse-Hinds parts: what we need
Send the full catalog number from the nameplate or the casting, including every suffix. For conduit bodies and seals, add the hub size and thread, and state the material, iron alloy or copper-free aluminum. For control stations, list the operators, contact blocks and legend plates. For receptacles, give the amperage, the number of wires and poles, and the mating plug. A nameplate photo and the area classification let us confirm the match before quoting.Browse Cooper Crouse-Hinds products by category: Automation Accessories, Pipes & Fittings, Electrical & Power Modules.
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