Eaton B-Line series datacomm and low voltage support fasteners, 1/2" diameter hole supports cable from 3/8" or 1/2" threaded rod, Cable to ATR fastener, Threaded rod mount, 1-2" J-hook, Pre-galvanized, Load capacity of 30 lbs, Steel
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Product Specs
- Certifications:
- UL/CUL listed
- Hook Size:
- 2 in
- Load Capacity:
- 30 lb
- Number Of J Hooks:
- 1
- Product Height:
- 4.764 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 2.168 in
- Product Weight:
- .414 lb
- Product Width:
- 1.875 in
- Special Features:
- Threaded rod mount
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fasteners
- Product Type:
- Cable to ATR fastener
- Product Finish:
- Pre-galvanized
- Product Details:
- Cable to ATR fastener
- Product Material:
- Steel
B-LINE BCH32-AB – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the B-Line BCH32-AB J-hook mount on 3/8 inch threaded rod, or does it need 1/2 inch?
Either one. The BCH32-AB has a 1/2 inch diameter mounting hole, so it drops over both 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch all-thread rod and is secured with nuts on the rod. That is the whole point of the cable-to-ATR fastener: you run your rod drops for the tray or conduit and hang the low voltage cable off the same rod instead of adding a separate support.
2) How much cable can a B-Line BCH32-AB J-hook hold?
The load capacity is 30 lb per hook, on a 2 inch J-hook with one hook per fastener. Spacing your supports so no single hook picks up more than 30 pounds of cable weight is what keeps you inside that rating. For heavier bundles or more categories in one run, step up to a larger hook or add drops.
3) How many Cat6 runs will a 2 inch B-Line J-hook carry?
The governing limits are the 2 inch hook opening and the 30 lb load rating, not a cable count. Fill the hook so the bundle sits loose inside the 2 inch saddle without compressing the jackets, and keep total weight under 30 pounds. If you need more capacity than that, run a second hook on the rod or move to a larger hook size.
4) Is a pre-galvanized steel cable hook okay for a parking garage or damp area?
The BCH32-AB is steel with a pre-galvanized finish, which suits dry interior commercial spaces such as plenums, corridors and above ceilings. Pre-galv is a mill coating on the sheet before forming, so the sheared edges are bare. For wet, washdown or exterior locations, specify a stainless or hot dip galvanized support instead.
5) Do I get the threaded rod and nuts with the B-Line BCH32-AB, or just the hook?
What you receive is the fastener itself: the 2 inch J-hook with its 1/2 inch mounting hole. Rod, nuts, washers and whatever anchors the rod to the deck are ordered separately. Plan the rod diameter first, since the hook accepts either 3/8 or 1/2 inch all-thread.
6) How much clearance do I need above the ceiling for this threaded rod cable hook?
Allow for a part measuring 4.764 x 2.168 x 1.875 inches, plus the rod and nuts above and below it. In a tight plenum, check that overall height against your available space before you cut rod lengths. Each fastener weighs .414 lb, so a full carton of drops adds very little to the structural load.
7) Can I use this J-hook to support electrical branch circuit wiring?
It is built as a datacomm and low voltage cable support, threaded rod mount. Communications, coax and fiber bundles are what it is intended to carry. Power conductors and conduit have their own support requirements and hardware; do not substitute a cable J-hook for them.
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Does the B-LINE BCH32-AB come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The B-LINE BCH32-AB is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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