Orbit DHB-1-50 1-Gang Drawn Steel Handy Box, 1-7/8" Deep with 1/2" KO
The Orbit DHB-1-50 is a 1-gang drawn handy box designed for surface-mounted electrical installations where a compact, rugged enclosure is required. This unit measures 1-7/8" deep and is fitted with a 1/2" knockout (KO) for straightforward conduit or cable entry. As a drawn steel outlet box, it provides a seamless, one-piece body construction that offers strength and durability for mounting switches, receptacles, and other wiring devices in residential, commercial, and light industrial applications.
Key Features
- Box Depth: 1-7/8" deep body provides ample interior volume for wiring devices, splices, and conductors while maintaining a low-profile surface-mount footprint.
- 1-Gang Configuration: Sized to accept a single switch, receptacle, or wiring device for standard single-device installations.
- Knockout Entry: Includes a 1/2" KO (knockout) for quick, clean conduit or cable connection without the need for additional drilling or hole preparation.
- Drawn Steel Construction: Manufactured as a drawn (one-piece, seamless) steel box, offering a durable, rugged enclosure well suited to demanding jobsite conditions.
- Surface Mount Design: The handy box format is intended for exposed/surface wiring applications, commonly used with conduit runs on garages, workshops, basements, and utility areas.
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Handy Box (Outlet Box)
- Configuration: 1-Gang
- Depth: 1-7/8"
- Knockout Size: 1/2" KO
- Material: Drawn Steel
Typical Applications
- Surface-Mounted Switch and Receptacle Installations
- Exposed Conduit Wiring Runs
- Garage, Workshop, and Basement Electrical Work
- Residential and Light Commercial Wiring Projects
- New Construction and Retrofit/Renovation Work
Why Orbit?
Orbit's drawn steel handy boxes are built as one-piece, seamless enclosures for added strength and reliability in everyday electrical installations. The DHB-1-50's 1-gang, 1-7/8" deep design with a 1/2" KO makes it a practical, code-friendly choice for electricians and contractors needing a dependable surface-mount box for standard device installations.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- list_batch:
- ORB-20260924
- Product Type:
- Handy Box
- Configuration:
- 1-Gang
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Boxes & Enclosures
- Product Material:
- Drawn Steel
- Product Size:
- 1-7/8"
- Pack size (unit):
- 100