Eaton B-Line series strut fittings and accessories, 7.43" Height, 28" Length, 1.62" Width, 4.8lbs, Steel, Left bracing slotted bracket, Thickness 1/4 in, Electro-plated
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Product Specs
- Certifications:
- Not Applicable
- Material Gauge:
- 1/4"
- Product Height:
- 7.43 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 28 in
- Product Weight:
- 4.8 lb
- Product Width:
- 1.62 in
- Special Features:
- 6 holes ,(1)7/16 In dia,(4)1In lenX13/32
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Mounting Hardware
- Product Subgroup:
- Brackets
- Product Type:
- Left bracing slotted bracket
- Product Finish:
- Electro-plated
- Product Details:
- Left bracing slotted bracket
- Product Material:
- Steel
- Product Length:
- 28 in
B-LINE B176SHLZN – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the B-Line B176SHLZN bracket used for?
The B176SHLZN is a left bracing slotted bracket for Eaton B-Line strut systems. It is the diagonal brace member you add to a strut frame or trapeze to triangulate it and stop racking. Because it is handed left, the slot run and hole pattern are laid out for one side of the assembly; if you are bracing both sides of a frame you need the matching right-hand piece as well.
2) How long is the B176SHLZN brace bracket and how far does it reach across a strut frame?
It runs 28 inches in length, 7.43 inches in height and 1.62 inches in width, so plan the diagonal run of your frame around a 28 inch member. The 1.62 inch width sits within the face of standard 1-5/8 inch strut, which is the common channel size for B-Line framing.
3) What size bolts does the B176SHLZN slotted bracket take?
Six holes total: one 7/16 inch diameter round hole and four slots measuring 1 inch long by 13/32 inch. The 13/32 inch slots take 3/8 inch strut bolts or channel nuts, and the 1 inch slot length gives you adjustment to line the brace up with strut nuts already set in the channel. Hardware is not part of the bracket, so order strut nuts and bolts separately.
4) Do I need the right-hand version too, or will two of these work?
Two left brackets will not mirror each other. The B176SHLZN is the left-hand bracing bracket; a symmetrical brace on the opposite side of the frame calls for the matching right-hand part in the same series. Order one of each if you are cross-bracing.
5) How thick is the steel on the B176SHLZN brace, and is it heavy enough for structural bracing?
It is steel at 1/4 inch thickness, which is heavy plate stock rather than formed light-gauge sheet, and the part weighs 4.8 pounds. That thickness is why it is used as a bracing member carrying diagonal load rather than as a light mounting clip.
6) Can I use the electro-plated B176SHLZN bracket outdoors or in a wet area?
The finish is electro-plated zinc, which is an indoor, dry-location coating. It handles normal interior mechanical and electrical rooms fine, but for exterior, damp, or corrosive service you want a hot-dip galvanized or stainless brace instead.
7) What is the exact part number to order for the Eaton B-Line left slotted brace bracket?
Order B-Line B176SHLZN. That is the manufacturer part number, the ZN suffix reflecting the electro-plated zinc finish on the 1/4 inch steel body.
8) Is the B176SHLZN bracket a UL listed or certified item?
No listing or certification applies to this brace. It is a mechanical strut fitting, and certification on a framing installation comes from the overall support system and the engineer's design, not from the individual bracket.
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