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Orbit GDB-1-MC 3-1/2" Deep Gangable 1-Gang Switch Box with MC Clamps

Orbit GDB-1-MC 3-1/2" Deep Gangable 1-Gang Switch Box with MC Clamps

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Orbit GDB-1-MC 3-1/2" Deep Gangable 1-Gang Switch Box with MC Clamps

The Orbit GDB-1-MC is a 3-1/2" deep, gangable 1-gang switch box built for electricians who need a dependable device enclosure that can be ganged together to form multi-gang assemblies on the job site. Equipped with integrated MC clamps for fast, secure cable connections, this switch box is designed for switch and receptacle installations in residential and light commercial branch-circuit wiring. The gangable design lets installers add additional boxes side-by-side to build 2-gang, 3-gang, or larger configurations without needing separate multi-gang box stock, keeping rough-in inventory simple while still meeting the layout requirements of the job.

Key Features

  • Box Depth: 3-1/2" deep design provides ample interior volume for device wiring, wire nuts, and conductor fill in a single-gang footprint.
  • Gangable Construction: Side knockout tabs allow multiple boxes to be joined together on site, letting installers build custom multi-gang switch or receptacle assemblies from standard 1-gang units.
  • Integrated MC Clamps: Built-in MC cable clamps secure armored MC cable directly at the box entry point, speeding rough-in and eliminating the need for separate connectors.
  • 1-Gang Configuration: Sized to accept a single switch or receptacle device and its cover plate, the standard configuration used throughout residential and commercial branch wiring.
  • Jobsite-Ready Rough-In Component: Designed as a standard rough-in electrical box for new construction and remodel wiring where MC cable is the specified wiring method.

Technical Specifications

  • Product Type: Switch Box
  • Configuration: 1-Gang, Gangable
  • Depth: 3-1/2"
  • Cable Clamp Type: MC Clamps

Typical Applications

  • Residential Switch and Receptacle Rough-In
  • Light Commercial Branch-Circuit Wiring
  • MC Cable Installations
  • New Construction and Remodel Electrical Work
  • Multi-Gang Switch and Receptacle Assemblies

Why Orbit?

Orbit engineers electrical boxes and fittings that installers can rely on for straightforward, code-compliant rough-in work. The GDB-1-MC's gangable design and integrated MC clamps reflect a practical, field-driven approach to box construction that saves installation time without sacrificing a secure device enclosure. Choose Orbit for switch box solutions built to keep your rough-in moving efficiently from box to box.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

list_batch:
ORB-20260924
Product Type:
Switch Box
Configuration:
1-Gang, Gangable
Department:
Electrical
Product Subgroup:
Electrical Boxes
Product Size:
3-1/2"
Product Group:
Boxes & Enclosures

Orbit GDB-1-MC – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can the Orbit GDB-1-MC switch box be ganged to make a 2-gang or 3-gang opening?
Yes. The GDB-1-MC is a gangable 1-gang box with side knockout tabs, so you remove the tabs and join boxes side by side to build 2-gang, 3-gang or larger assemblies on site. That means you can stock one box and still hit whatever device layout the plan calls for instead of carrying separate multi-gang stock.
2) Do I need separate MC cable connectors with the Orbit GDB-1-MC box?
No. The GDB-1-MC has MC clamps built into the box, so armored MC cable is secured right at the box entry without buying separate connectors. On an MC rough-in that removes a parts line item and a step per cable entry.
3) Can I use a nonmetallic box instead of the Orbit GDB-1-MC for a switch rough-in?
Only if your wiring method allows it. The Orbit GDB-1-MC is built around integrated MC clamps for armored MC cable. Nonmetallic alternatives such as the Allied Moulded FlexBox thermoplastic switch box or the Allied Moulded 4304-NK fiberglass reinforced thermoset polyester box are intended for nonmetallic cable work, and the 4304-NK is a fixed 4-gang box rather than a single device opening. Where MC cable terminates at the device box, stay with the GDB-1-MC and its MC clamps.
4) What is the closest equivalent to the Orbit GDB-1-MC if I need another gangable 1-gang steel switch box?
The Thomas & Betts LXWOWC-25 Steel City Adjust-A-Box is a 1-gang gangable switch box in pre-galvanized steel, so it covers the same single-device, ganging-on-site role as the Orbit GDB-1-MC. The difference is at the cable entry: the GDB-1-MC comes with integrated MC clamps that secure armored MC cable right at the box, while the Adjust-A-Box is an adjustable-depth design whose bracket lets you set the box face to the finished wall. If MC cable is the specified wiring method, the Orbit box saves you buying separate connectors.
5) How deep is the Orbit GDB-1-MC switch box?
It is a 3-1/2 inch deep box. That is the deepest of the common single-gang steel device boxes, and the extra interior volume matters when you are landing a device plus wire nuts and several MC conductors in a one-gang footprint. If your wall cavity is shallower than 3-1/2 inches of available depth, you need a shallower box instead.
6) I need a 4-gang opening. Do I gang four Orbit GDB-1-MC boxes or buy a 4-gang box?
Either approach works. The Orbit GDB-1-MC has side knockout tabs so four boxes can be joined on site into a 4-gang assembly, which keeps you carrying one SKU for every gang count. If you would rather set a single one-piece enclosure, the Allied Moulded 4304-NK is a factory 4-gang box in fiberglass reinforced thermoset polyester. Note that the 4304-NK is nonmetallic, so it is not the choice where MC cable needs to clamp into a metal box the way it does on the Orbit.
7) Which box should I pick if the stud depth and finished wall thickness vary across the job?
The Thomas & Betts LXWOWC-25 Steel City Adjust-A-Box is the one designed for that, since the Adjust-A-Box design is made to be set relative to the finished wall surface. The Orbit GDB-1-MC is a fixed 3-1/2 inch deep box, which is the straightforward pick when your framing and wall build-up are consistent and you want the extra interior volume for conductor fill and wire nuts behind the device.
8) Will a standard single-gang cover plate fit the Orbit GDB-1-MC?
Yes. The GDB-1-MC is sized to accept one switch or receptacle and its cover plate, the standard single-gang device configuration used throughout residential and commercial branch wiring. When you gang boxes together you move to a matching multi-gang plate for the number of devices.
9) What is the exact part number to order for the Orbit 3-1/2 inch gangable MC switch box?
Order Orbit GDB-1-MC. That is the manufacturer part number for the 3-1/2 inch deep gangable 1-gang switch box with MC clamps, and it ships as a single size with no finish or depth options to specify.
10) Is the Allied Moulded FlexBox switch box a drop-in substitute for the Orbit GDB-1-MC?
It is not a direct swap. The Allied Moulded FlexBox is a thermoplastic switch box, while the Orbit GDB-1-MC is a gangable box with built-in MC clamps at 3-1/2 inch depth. They land in different wiring methods: the Orbit is the one carrying the MC cable clamps, and it can be ganged side by side from standard 1-gang stock to build larger device assemblies.
How fast can I get the Orbit GDB-1-MC delivered?
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Does the Orbit GDB-1-MC come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Orbit GDB-1-MC is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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