Eaton B-Line series datacomm and low voltage support fasteners, Cable to beam fastener, Beam mount, 1-5/16" Hook, 1 J-hook, Pre-galvanized, Load capacity of 30 lbs, Steel
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Product Specs
- Certifications:
- UL/CUL listed
- Hook Size:
- 1.31 in
- Load Capacity:
- 30 lb
- Number Of J Hooks:
- 1
- Product Height:
- 5.91 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 1.69 in
- Product Weight:
- .202 lb
- Product Width:
- 1.62 in
- Special Features:
- Beam mount
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fasteners
- Product Type:
- Cable to beam fastener
- Product Finish:
- Pre-galvanized
- Product Details:
- Cable to beam fastener
- Product Material:
- Steel
B-LINE BCH21-C1 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) How much cable can the B-Line BCH21-C1 J-hook hold?
The BCH21-C1 beam-mount J-hook carries up to 30 lb of load on a single 1-5/16 inch hook. That is the limit per hanger, so on a long run space your supports so no one hook takes more than 30 lb of bundled cable weight. The hook itself is steel and weighs about .202 lb.
2) Does the BCH21-C1 cable hanger need a drilled hole or an anchor to install?
No drilling. The BCH21-C1 is a beam-mount fastener, so it clips onto the flange of existing structural steel and the J-hook hangs off it. That is the whole install, which is why it is the common choice in ceilings where you cannot put holes in the structure. If your run is under drilled deck, threaded rod, or wood joists instead of exposed beam flange, this is not the right mount.
3) Is the B-Line BCH21-C1 J-hook UL listed for data cable support?
Yes, the BCH21-C1 is UL/CUL listed. That matters for institutional and inspected work where cable support hardware has to be a listed product rather than improvised support, and CUL covers Canadian jobs on the same part number.
4) Can I run power and data cable in the same B-Line beam J-hook?
This is a single-hook hanger, one 1-5/16 inch J-hook per beam clip, so everything you lay in it shares the same channel. For separation between low voltage data and other circuits, use a separate hanger for each system or go to a multi-hook assembly. The BCH21-C1 is built for datacomm and low voltage support.
5) Is a pre-galvanized J-hook okay for a damp or unconditioned area?
The BCH21-C1 uses a pre-galvanized steel finish, which suits indoor dry and normally unconditioned spaces, plenum runs, and above-ceiling work. For wet exterior, corrosive, or washdown environments, specify a hot-dip galvanized or stainless cable hanger instead of a pre-galvanized one.
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