Eaton B-Line series datacomm and low voltage support fasteners, Capacity up to 80 4-pair UTP cat 5e or 2-strand Fiber Optic Cable or 50 CAT6 or 25 CAT6A, Cable hook, Wall mount, 2" Hook, 1 J-hook, Bright white, 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:
- 4.31 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 2.38 in
- Product Weight:
- .2 lb
- Product Width:
- 1.62 in
- Special Features:
- Wall mount
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wiring Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Cable Accessories
- Product Type:
- Cable hook
- Product Details:
- Cable hook
- Product Material:
- Steel
B-LINE BCH32BW – Frequently Asked Questions
1) How many Cat6 or Cat6A cables can a B-Line BCH32BW 2 inch J-hook hold?
The BCH32BW 2 inch J-hook is rated for up to 80 4-pair UTP Cat 5e or 2-strand fiber optic cables, 50 Cat6, or 25 Cat6A. Higher-category jacketed cable is fatter, so the bundle count drops fast as you move up the category ladder. If you're running Cat6A in volume, plan on more hooks at closer spacing rather than overfilling one.
2) Is the BCH32BW a wall mount or a beam clamp style hook?
Wall mount. The BCH32BW is a single J-hook on a flat wall-mount backplate, so it fastens to a wall, a stud face, or any flat surface you can anchor to. It has no clamp, no rod attachment, and no threaded stud, so if you're supporting cable off all-thread, bar joist, or flange, you need a hook with the matching attachment instead of this one.
3) Is the B-Line BCH32BW UL listed for a commercial installation?
The BCH32BW cable hook is UL/cUL listed. That's the item an institutional or MRO inspector usually wants to see on datacomm support hardware, and it covers the hook as supplied.
4) What are the dimensions of the BCH32BW J-hook, and how much clearance do I need behind the cable tray or above the ceiling grid?
The hook measures 4.31 in height, 2.38 in length/depth, and 1.62 in width, with a 2 in hook opening. Weight is .2 lb. Use the 2.38 in depth figure to check projection off the wall in tight plenum runs or behind racks.
5) Why use a 2 inch J-hook instead of zip-tying low voltage cable to the ceiling?
A J-hook gives the bundle a wide, radiused cradle instead of a point of pressure. The 2 in hook width spreads the load across the bundle so jackets aren't crushed, which matters on Cat6 and Cat6A where deformation shows up as a failed certification test. Cable ties cinched tight do the opposite. The BCH32BW also carries a defined 30 lb rating, which is what an inspector or a spec writer wants to see on a support fastener.
6) Does the BCH32BW come with screws or anchors for mounting?
What ships is the fastener itself, a single steel J-hook on a wall-mount body. Anchors and screws are chosen for the substrate you're hitting, so order drywall anchors, concrete screws, or sheet metal screws to suit the wall. One unit is one hook, part number BCH32BW.
7) Is the white finish on the BCH32BW paintable or suitable for an exposed-ceiling install?
The BCH32BW is a bright white steel hook, which is why it gets specified in open or exposed ceilings and on white-painted corridor walls where a plain galvanized hook would stand out. If your run is above a hard lid or in a plenum nobody sees, the finish makes no practical difference.
8) Can I use the BCH32BW for anything besides network cable, like coax or security wiring?
Yes. It's a datacomm and low voltage support fastener, so coax, alarm and access control wiring, speaker cable, and fiber all belong in it. Capacity is stated in Cat 5e, Cat6, Cat6A and 2-strand fiber terms, and it's rated to 30 lb regardless of what the bundle is. Keep power conductors out of it and run them separately.
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