Eaton B-Line series box support fasteners, Wall studs, 1" Height, 1" Length, 1" Width, 0.045lbs, Metal stud size: 2.5", Box stabilizer
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Product Specs
- Application:
- Provides far-side support for electrical boxes
- Certifications:
- UL/CUL listed
- Product Category:
- Wall studs
- Product Height:
- 1 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 1 in
- Product Weight:
- .045 lb
- Product Width:
- 1 in
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Enclosures & Boxes
- Product Subgroup:
- Electrical Boxes
- Product Type:
- Box stabilizer
- Product Size:
- Metal stud size: 2.5 inch
- Product Details:
- Box stabilizer
B-LINE BF1-40 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does a B-Line BF1-40 box stabilizer actually do on a metal stud wall?
The BF1-40 provides far-side support for an electrical box mounted to a metal stud. A box screwed to one stud flange alone can rack or push back when a device is being wired or a plate tightened; the stabilizer braces the unsupported side so the box stays square and flush in the wall. It's a support fastener, not a box or a bracket that replaces the box's own mounting.
2) Is this box stabilizer UL listed for use in a commercial job?
The BF1-40 box support fastener is UL/CUL listed, which is what an inspector or a spec-driven institutional job will look for on a box support component. The CUL side means it is recognized for Canadian work as well.
3) Do I need a box support fastener like this if I'm using a bar hanger or a box already bracketed to the stud?
No. The BF1-40 exists for the case where the box is fastened on one side only and the opposite side is unsupported, which is what far-side support means. A box carried on a bar hanger between studs, or one with its own two-sided bracket, is already braced and doesn't need a stabilizer added.
4) What is the exact part number to order for the 2-1/2 inch B-Line box stabilizer?
Order Eaton B-Line model BF1-40. That is the single configuration of this box support fastener, sized for 2-1/2 inch metal studs, so there is no finish or size option to specify. Quantity is the only thing you decide, and these are typically bought by the box since one is used per stabilized outlet.
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Does the B-LINE BF1-40 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The B-LINE BF1-40 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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