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Orbit SP Series Nail Safety Plate, 16 Gauge Galvanized Steel
Model: ORB-SP
"Orbit SP Series Nail Safety Plate, 16 Gauge Galvanized SteelThe Orbit SP Series Nail Safety Plate is a 16 gauge galvanized steel protective plate engineered to shield electrical cable, conduit, and...
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Orbit SP-1 16 Gauge Sheet Steel Nail Safety Plate With Prongs
The Orbit SP-1 Nail Safety Plate is built from 16 gauge sheet steel and features integrated mounting prongs for quick, tool-minimal installation over framing members. Designed to shield electrical wiring, cable, and low-voltage lines running through studs and joists, this safety plate helps protect conductors from accidental nail or screw punctures during finish work such as drywall hanging, trim installation, and flooring. The rugged 16 gauge steel construction provides a durable barrier that electricians and contractors can count on for code-conscious rough-in protection on residential and light commercial jobs.
Key Features
- Durable Construction: Fabricated from 16 gauge sheet steel for a strong, impact-resistant barrier over concealed wiring runs.
- Integrated Prongs: Built-in mounting prongs allow the plate to be driven directly into framing without loose fasteners, speeding up installation.
- Nail & Screw Guard: Designed to cover wiring passed through studs, joists, and other framing members to reduce the risk of punctures from drywall screws, trim nails, and flooring fasteners.
- Sheet Steel Gauge: 16 gauge material thickness balances rigidity and ease of installation on standard framing.
- Job-Ready Design: Sized and shaped for straightforward placement by electricians, framers, and general contractors during rough-in and finish phases.
- Low-Profile Fit: Sits flush against framing members so downstream drywall and finish materials install without added bulk.
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Nail Safety Plate (Nail Guard)
- Material: Sheet Steel
- Gauge: 16 Gauge
- Mounting: Integrated Prongs
- Model: SP-1
Typical Applications
- Protecting Electrical Wiring Runs Through Wood or Metal Framing
- Residential and Light Commercial Rough-In Electrical Work
- Pre-Drywall Nail and Screw Puncture Prevention
- Low-Voltage and Data Cable Protection at Stud Penetrations
- New Construction and Remodel Wiring Installations
Why Orbit?
Orbit Industries builds practical, job-site-ready electrical protection products like the SP-1 Nail Safety Plate from durable 16 gauge sheet steel to help installers safeguard wiring during construction. The integrated prong design reflects Orbit's focus on straightforward, efficient hardware that helps electricians and contractors keep concealed conductors protected through every phase of a project. Choose Orbit for dependable, no-nonsense electrical accessories built for real-world job-site demands.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- list_batch:
- ORB-20260924
- Product Type:
- Nail Plate
- Configuration:
- With Prongs
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Hangers, Straps & Supports
- Product Material:
- Sheet Steel
- Product Group:
- Hangers, Supports & Fasteners
Orbit ORBSP-1 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the Orbit SP-1 nail safety plate used for?
The SP-1 is a 16 gauge sheet steel nail guard that goes over a framing member where wire or cable passes through, so drywall screws, trim nails, and flooring fasteners cannot reach the conductors. It covers wiring run through studs and joists on residential and light commercial rough-in, including low-voltage and data cable at stud penetrations.
2) Does the SP-1 steel plate need separate nails or screws to mount?
No separate fasteners. The SP-1 has integrated prongs that drive straight into the framing, so you hammer it on and move to the next hole instead of chasing loose nails on a rough-in.
3) Will a prong-type nail plate work on steel studs, or only wood framing?
The prongs are made to be driven into framing, which in practice means wood studs and joists. Orbit lists the SP-1 for protecting wiring runs through wood or metal framing, but on light-gauge steel studs the prongs won't set the same way, so plan on a plate style you can fasten mechanically if the walls are metal framed.
4) Is 16 gauge steel heavy enough to stop a drywall screw from hitting the wire?
16 gauge sheet steel is the standard thickness used for nail guards, and that is what the SP-1 is fabricated from. It gives a rigid, impact-resistant barrier over the concealed run while staying thin enough to install on standard framing without deflecting the stud face.
5) What is the Orbit part number for the nail safety plate with prongs?
Order it as Orbit SP-1. That is the manufacturer part number and the only model in the family, supplied as the sheet steel plate with integrated prongs.
6) Will the plate telegraph through the drywall after it's installed?
It is made to sit flush against the framing member so drywall and finish materials go on without added bulk. Driven fully home on a flat stud face, the 16 gauge plate stays low-profile behind the board.
7) Can I use the SP-1 plate on low-voltage and data cable, or is it only for line-voltage wiring?
Both. Orbit lists the SP-1 for electrical wiring, cable, and low-voltage lines, including data cable at stud penetrations, so the same plate protects a Romex run and a Cat6 drop through the same bored stud.
8) When in the build should these plates go on?
At rough-in, before any board goes up. The point of the SP-1 is to be in place before drywall hanging, trim, and flooring, since those are the trades driving the fasteners that puncture concealed conductors.
How fast can I get the Orbit ORBSP-1 delivered?
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Does the Orbit ORBSP-1 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Orbit ORBSP-1 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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