Topaz Lighting Steel Nail Plate with Prongs, 16 Gauge

Topaz Lighting Steel Nail Plate with Prongs, 16 Gauge

Topaz Lighting's Nail Plates with Prongs are purpose-built protective plates designed to safeguard electrical wires and pipes from accidental damage caused by screws and nails driven through wood studs. Constructed from corrosion-resistant steel at a sturdy 16 gauge thickness, these nail plates feature integrated prongs for fast, secure installation directly onto wood framing members. Available in a wide range of trade sizes — including 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 1/16" — these plates are a reliable code-compliant solution for residential and commercial rough-in work.

Key Features

• Protective Function: Installs on wood studs to prevent screws and nails from penetrating and damaging wires and pipes routed through framing cavities.
• Durable Construction: Made from corrosion-resistant steel, providing long-lasting protection in demanding construction environments.
• 16 Gauge Thickness: Heavy-duty 16 gauge steel construction delivers the rigidity and impact resistance required for effective wire and pipe protection.
• Integrated Prongs: Built-in prongs allow the plate to be driven directly into wood studs quickly and securely without additional fasteners.
• Nail Holes: Pre-punched nail holes provide an additional option for easy and secure mechanical mounting to framing members.
• Wide Size Range: Available in numerous trade sizes to suit a broad range of rough-in applications, always kept in stock for immediate availability.

Technical Specifications

• Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.

Typical Applications

• Protection of electrical wiring routed through wood stud framing in residential and commercial construction
• Safeguarding plumbing pipes and low-voltage cables from fastener penetration
• New construction rough-in electrical and mechanical installations
• Renovation and remodel projects requiring wire and pipe protection at framing members
• Code-compliant installations where NEC protection requirements apply to cables and pipes in wood framing

Why Topaz Lighting?

Topaz Lighting engineers their nail plates from corrosion-resistant steel at a robust 16 gauge thickness, ensuring reliable, long-term protection for wiring and piping systems in wood-framed construction. The integrated prong design and pre-punched nail holes reflect a commitment to fast, secure installation that meets the demands of professional electricians and contractors. With a wide range of sizes consistently kept in stock, Topaz Lighting nail plates are a dependable choice for any rough-in project.