Eaton B-Line series datacomm and low voltage support fasteners, Cable to beam fastener, Beam mount, 9/16" Min flange thickness, 3/4" Max flange thickness, 2" Hook, 1 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
- Mounting Dimensions Max:
- 3/4"
- Mounting Dimensions Min:
- 9/16"
- Number Of J Hooks:
- 1
- Product Height:
- 3.62 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 1.69 in
- Product Weight:
- .48 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 BCH32-U-9-12 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What beam flange thickness does the B-Line BCH32-U-9-12 J-hook clamp fit?
The BCH32-U-9-12 cable-to-beam fastener clamps onto flanges from 9/16 inch up to 3/4 inch thick. Thinner or thicker flanges need a different clamp size in the series, so measure the flange edge on the beam or bar joist before ordering a run of these.
2) How much cable can a 2 inch B-Line J-hook beam clamp hold?
Rated load is 30 lb per hook, with a 2 inch hook opening. That governs how many Cat6 or low voltage runs you can lay in one hook, and it is a per-hook limit, not a per-run limit, so space additional hooks along the beam rather than overfilling one.
3) Do I need to drill or weld to install this cable hook on a steel beam?
No drilling, no welding, no anchors. The BCH32-U-9-12 is a beam-mount clamp that grips the flange edge directly, which is why it is the usual pick for retrofitting cable tray-free runs in an existing steel structure. The assembly is one J-hook on one clamp, so each unit supports a single point in the run.
4) Is the B-Line BCH32-U-9-12 cable hook UL listed for low voltage cable support?
It is UL/CUL listed. That matters for inspected commercial and institutional work where the cable support method has to be a listed product, and it is the reason this beats improvised wire or tie-wire support above a ceiling.
5) How much clearance do I need below the beam for this J-hook?
The assembly measures 3.62 inches high, 1.62 inches wide, and 1.69 inches deep, and weighs .48 lb. Use the height figure when you are checking the gap between the beam flange and the ceiling grid or duct below, since the hook has to clear both the cable bundle and anything running under it.
6) Can I run electrical power cable in this B-Line hook instead of data cable?
It is built as a datacomm and low voltage support fastener, so the intended contents are network, coax, fiber, and other low voltage bundles. Power branch circuits have their own support and securing rules and should go in conduit or a listed raceway support rather than an open J-hook.
7) Is a pre-galvanized steel J-hook OK for a damp or unconditioned space?
The hook and clamp are steel with a pre-galvanized finish, which suits dry interior and typical unconditioned interior spaces such as plenums, warehouses, and parking structure soffits. For direct exterior exposure or corrosive environments, specify a stainless or hot-dip galvanized support instead.
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