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Model: BOB-B-5456
Bobrick B-5456 Surface-Mounted Towel Bar
Threaded escutcheon conceals mounting plate, provides snug fit to the wall. Available in 18″ and 24″ lengths. Projects 3-3/4″ from wall.
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Bobrick B-530 x 18 Extra-Heavy-Duty 18" Surface-Mounted Towel Bar
For use in hospital and hotel bathrooms. 1″ (25mm) outside diameter. Clearance between towel bar and wall shall be 1 1/2″ (38mm). Bar is 18-gauge (1.2mm), type 304 stainless steel, satin finish. Mounting with snap flange to conceal mounting screws. Withstands 900 lbs (408-kg) downward pull when properly installed.
Available Towel Bar Lengths:
- B-530 x 18 – 18″ (455mm)
- B-530-x 24 – 24″ (610mm)
Features
- Stainless steel, satin finish
- Surface Mount
- 24″ L x 1″ Diameter
- Withstands 900 lbs (408-kg) downward pull when properly installed
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Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Towel Bar
- Product Group:
- Washroom/Bath Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Towel Bars
- Product Material:
- Stainless Steel
- Department:
- Plumbing
Bobrick 530x18 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What lengths does the Bobrick B-530 surface-mounted towel bar come in?
Two lengths: B-530 x 18 at 18 inches (455mm) and B-530 x 24 at 24 inches (610mm). Both use the same 1 inch (25mm) outside diameter bar and the same surface-mounted flanges, so you can mix lengths across a building and keep the look consistent.
2) Will a Bobrick B-530 towel bar hold up if someone grabs it like a grab bar?
The B-530 withstands a 900 lb (408 kg) downward pull when properly installed, which is why it is specified for hospital and hotel bathrooms where patients and guests do pull on towel bars. That said, it is a towel bar, not a grab bar, and nothing in its data rates it as an ADA grab bar. If you need a code-compliant grab bar at a water closet or shower, order an actual grab bar instead.
3) How much space do I need between the towel bar and the wall, and will the mounting screws show?
Clearance between the bar and the finished wall is 1-1/2 inches (38mm), so allow for that when you are laying it out next to a vanity or door swing. Each end mounts on a flange with a snap-on cover that conceals the mounting screws, so no fasteners are visible once it is set.
4) What material and finish is the Bobrick B-530 towel bar, and will it hold up in a high-humidity public restroom?
Type 304 stainless steel in 18-gauge (1.2mm) with a satin finish. Type 304 is the standard corrosion-resistant grade for washroom accessories, and the satin finish hides water spotting and fingerprints better than polished, which is why it is the usual pick for guest baths and patient rooms.
5) Is the B-530 surface mounted or does it need to be recessed into the wall?
It is surface mounted. The two end flanges fasten to the finished wall face, so there is no wall cutout or in-wall rough-in to coordinate. That makes it workable on tile, solid surface, or block walls in an existing bathroom, provided you anchor into something that can carry the load, since the 900 lb pull rating only applies when it is properly installed.
6) Can I standardize on one towel bar across hotel guest baths and patient rooms?
That is the intent of the B-530. Bobrick lists it for hospital and hotel bathrooms, it comes in 18 and 24 inch lengths off the same design, and the satin 304 stainless with concealed screws matches typical stainless washroom accessory packages. For a fleet order, pick the length per bathroom width and keep the finish consistent.
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Does the Bobrick 530x18 come with a warranty?
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