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Nail Plates 1-1/2 X 5 16Ga St Steel (Box 100)
Additional Notes
- Dimensions on all nail plates/straps are approximate | Other sizes, gauges and quantities available by request
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Arra Compliant:
- C
- Buy American Compliant:
- C
- Country Of Origin:
- United States
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Fastener Length:
- 5
- Fastener Width:
- 1/1/02
- Field Application:
- Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning Industries
- Gauge:
- 16
- Language Code:
- EN
- Order Minimum Imperial:
- 100
- Order Minimum Uom Imperial:
- CT
- Pack Type:
- Box
- Product Group:
- Hardware
- Product Height:
- 4.5 in
- Product Length:
- 11.13 in
- Product Weight:
- 7 lbs
- Product Width:
- 9.25 in
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Plates
- Product Type:
- Nail Plate
- Type2:
- Nail Plate
- Product Details:
- Nail Plate
- Product Material:
- Steel
Metallics NP660 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size is the Metallics NP660 nail plate, and will it cover a standard 2x4 stud face?
The NP660 measures 1-1/2 by 5 inches, so it covers the full 1-1/2 inch face of a nominal 2x4 stud with 5 inches of run along the stud. That is enough to shield a drilled bore where cable or small tubing passes through the framing member. Note that Metallics states dimensions on all nail plates and straps are approximate.
2) Do Metallics NP660 nail plates meet Buy American requirements on a federally funded job?
Yes. Metallics lists the NP660 as both ARRA compliant and Buy American compliant, with country of origin the United States. That covers the documentation a government, school, or healthcare procurement office typically asks for on federally funded work.
3) Is 16 gauge steel heavy enough for a nail plate protecting NM cable in a stud?
The NP660 is 16 gauge steel, which is the common weight for stud and joist protection plates used over bored holes carrying cable or small pipe. It is steel throughout, not plastic, so it stops a drywall screw or trim nail from reaching the wire behind it.
4) Are Metallics NP660 nail plates only for electrical work, or can plumbers and HVAC crews use them too?
Metallics lists the NP660 for the electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning industries. Same plate, same job: protect whatever runs through the bored stud, whether that is NM cable, PEX, or small refrigerant line, from fasteners driven into the finished wall.
5) How many NP660 nail plates come in a box, and can I buy fewer than a full box?
The NP660 ships as a box of 100 plates, and 100 count is the order minimum, so a full box is the smallest purchase. Metallics also notes other sizes, gauges and quantities are available by request.
6) I need a longer nail plate to cover two bored holes in one stud. Is the NP660 the right one?
The NP660 gives you a 5 inch run, which handles one bore or two closely spaced ones. If your holes are spread further apart along the stud, you want a longer plate rather than two of these stacked. Metallics makes other sizes and gauges in the same nail plate line, so specify the length you need.
7) How much does a box of 100 Metallics NP660 nail plates weigh for shipping or carrying up to a floor?
A box of 100 NP660 plates is listed at 7 lbs, with carton measurements of 11.13 by 9.25 by 4.5 inches. Light enough to throw several boxes in a van for a multi-unit rough-in without a weight problem.
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Does the Metallics NP660 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics NP660 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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