RACO 242 4 in. Square Welded Steel Box, 2-1/8 in. Deep, NMSC Clamps
The RACO 242 is a 4 in. square welded steel outlet box built for durable, code-compliant electrical rough-in work. Measuring 2-1/8 in. deep, this UL Listed box features built-in NMSC clamps for Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable applications, along with five 1/2 in. knockouts and two 1/2 in. - 3/4 in. combination (TKO) knockouts for flexible conduit and cable entry. Its welded steel construction provides a rigid, long-lasting enclosure suited to junction and outlet installations in residential and light commercial settings.
Key Features
- Trade Size: 4 in. square footprint with a 2-1/8 in. depth, providing ample interior volume for wiring junctions and device installations.
- Durable Construction: Welded steel body delivers a rigid, one-piece enclosure built to withstand jobsite handling and long-term service.
- NMSC Clamps: Integrated clamps secure Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable (NM) directly at the box, simplifying cable terminations without separate connectors.
- Knockouts: Five 1/2 in. knockouts plus two 1/2 in. - 3/4 in. combination (TKO) knockouts offer multiple conduit and cable entry points.
- Mounting: No Bracket configuration for direct mounting applications.
- Shape: Square profile suited to standard outlet and junction box layouts.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Listed
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Steel Box
- Product Size: 4 in
- Product Depth: 2.125 in
- Product Shape: Square
- Drawn or Welded: Welded
- Bracket Type: No Bracket
- Wiring System: Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable
- Knockouts: 1/2 in;1/2 - 3/4 in Combination (TKO)
- Certified Listed: UL Listed
Typical Applications
- Residential and Light Commercial Wiring
- Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable (NM) Installations
- Junction and Outlet Box Rough-In
- Wall and Ceiling Electrical Installations
- New Construction and Remodel Projects
Why RACO?
RACO builds the 242 from welded steel for a durable, code-ready enclosure backed by UL Listing. With integrated NMSC clamps and multiple knockout options, this box gives electricians a reliable, straightforward solution for square-box installations. Choose RACO for consistent quality on residential and light commercial wiring projects.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- list_batch:
- RACO-20260916
- Product Type:
- Steel Box
- Product Size:
- 4 in
- Product Depth:
- 2.125 in
- Product Shape:
- Square
- Drawn or Welded:
- Welded
- Bracket Type:
- No Bracket
- Wiring System:
- Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable
- Knockouts:
- 1/2 in;1/2 - 3/4 in Combination (TKO)
- Certified Listed:
- UL Listed