Eaton B-Line series all threaded rod and drop wire supports, Hangers, 1" Height, 1" Length, 1" Width, 0.034lbs, Components, 160 lbs load capacity, Offset bracket with .281" holes
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Product Specs
- Application:
- For wire or chain drop from concrete or wood
- Certifications:
- UL/CUL listed
- Load Capacity:
- 160 lbs
- Product Category:
- Hangers
- Product Height:
- 1 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 1 in
- Product Weight:
- .034 lb
- Product Width:
- 1 in
- Special Features:
- Offset bracket with .281" holes
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Type:
- Components
- Product Details:
- Components
B-LINE BH8 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size fastener or threaded rod fits the B-Line BH8 offset hanger bracket?
The BH8 offset bracket is drilled with .281 inch holes, which takes a 1/4 inch bolt, lag screw, or 1/4-20 threaded rod with clearance. Anything larger than 1/4 inch will not pass through without redrilling, which would void the listed load rating.
2) How much weight can the B-Line BH8 hanger bracket hold?
Rated at 160 lbs load capacity. That covers typical wire or chain drops for lighting fixtures, signage, and small suspended loads. The bracket itself weighs .034 lb, so it adds essentially nothing to the load on the structure.
3) Can I use the BH8 bracket to hang a fixture from a concrete deck or wood joist?
That is exactly the application Eaton lists for it: wire or chain drop from concrete or wood. You fasten through the .281 inch holes into the deck or joist with your own anchor or lag screw, then take the wire or chain off the offset leg. Concrete anchors and wood screws are not part of the bracket, so order those separately to suit the substrate.
4) Is the B-Line BH8 hanger UL listed for electrical work?
Yes, the BH8 carries a UL/CUL listing, which is what most inspectors and institutional specs call for on suspended electrical and lighting support hardware. The CUL side means it is accepted for Canadian installations as well.
5) How much room does the BH8 bracket take up at the ceiling?
It is a compact part, 1 inch in height, length, and width, so it sits tight to the deck and fits between closely spaced joists or in a congested ceiling cavity where a larger hanger plate will not land.
6) Why choose an offset bracket like the BH8 instead of a straight threaded rod hanger?
The offset shifts the drop point away from the mounting face, so the wire or chain hangs clear of the joist, beam edge, or deck flute instead of rubbing against it. A straight rod hanger drops in line with the anchor, which is fine in open ceiling but binds when you have to fasten to the side of a member. Use the BH8 where the anchor point and the desired drop point are not the same spot.
7) What part number do I order for the B-Line offset drop wire bracket?
Order Eaton B-Line model BH8. It is a single-model item, no finish or size options to specify, so the part number is all you need for a purchase order or a distributor cross-reference.
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Does the B-LINE BH8 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The B-LINE BH8 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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