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RACO 410 Steel Switch Box, 3 in. x 2 in., NMSC Clamps with Plaster Ears
The RACO 410 is a UL Listed steel switch box built for reliable device installations in residential and light commercial wiring. Sized at 3 in. x 2 in. with a 1-1/2 in. deep interior, this box is engineered for use with Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable (NMSC) wiring systems and includes integral NMSC clamps to secure cable entry without additional hardware. Cast-in plaster ears position the box flush against finished plaster or drywall surfaces, and the gangable design allows multiple boxes to be joined together on the jobsite for multi-device installations. With no mounting bracket included, the RACO 410 is intended for direct nail-up, stud-mount, or ganged installation methods common on new construction and remodel work.
Key Features
- Box Dimensions: 3 in. x 2 in. with a 1-1/2 in. deep interior for standard switch and device installations.
- Durable Steel Construction: Rugged steel body designed for long-term performance in residential and commercial wiring applications.
- NMSC Clamps: Integral clamps designed for Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable, securing cable entry directly at the box.
- Plaster Ears: Built-in ears allow the box to sit flush against plaster or drywall wall surfaces for a clean finished installation.
- Gangable Design: Box can be ganged with additional units to create multi-device configurations as needed.
- No Bracket: Bracket-free design suited for installations that mount directly to framing without a separate mounting bracket.
- Wiring System Compatibility: Configured specifically for use with Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable (NMSC) wiring systems.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Listed
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Steel Boxes and Covers
- Product Depth: 1.5 in
- Bracket Type: No Bracket
- Wiring System: Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable
- Gangable: Yes
- Certified Listed: UL Listed
Typical Applications
- Residential and Commercial Switch and Device Installations
- Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable (NMSC) Wiring Systems
- New Construction and Remodel Electrical Wiring
- Plaster and Drywall Wall Installations
- Gangable Multi-Device Switch and Outlet Configurations
Why RACO?
RACO steel boxes are built to deliver dependable, code-compliant performance on the jobsite, and the 410 is no exception. Its steel construction, integral NMSC clamps, and plaster ears combine to simplify installation while supporting a secure, flush-mounted finished result. As a UL Listed product, the RACO 410 gives electrical professionals a trusted, gangable box solution for demanding residential and commercial wiring projects.
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- list_batch:
- RACO-20260916
- Product Type:
- Switch Box
- Product Depth:
- 1.5 in
- Bracket Type:
- No Bracket
- Wiring System:
- Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable
- Gangable:
- Yes
- Certified Listed:
- UL Listed
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Electrical Boxes
- Product Group:
- Boxes & Enclosures
RACO RACO410 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the RACO 410 switch box work with Romex (NM cable), or do I need a separate connector?
The 410 is set up for nonmetallic sheathed cable and has integral NMSC clamps built in, so NM/Romex lands directly in the box with no separate cable connector. If you are pulling MC or AC cable, this is the wrong box: you would need a box with MC-rated connectors instead.
2) Can I gang RACO 410 boxes together for a two or three switch opening?
Yes. The 410 is a gangable steel box, so the sides come off and you can join boxes to build a 2-gang, 3-gang or wider device opening on the jobsite rather than ordering a fixed multi-gang box.
3) What is the closest steel gangable alternative to the RACO 410 switch box?
The Thomas & Betts LXWOWC-25 Steel City Adjust-A-Box is the nearest steel counterpart. Like the RACO 410, it is a 1-gang gangable switch box, and it is made in pre-galvanized steel. The RACO 410 is a steel switch box 3 in. x 2 in. with a 1-1/2 in. deep interior, integral NMSC clamps, and plaster ears, and it is UL Listed. The Adjust-A-Box name refers to its adjustable depth feature, so if the opening calls for depth adjustment after the wall finish goes on, that is the one to look at; if you need a fixed 1-1/2 in. depth with cast-in plaster ears, the 410 is the straightforward pick.
4) Can I use a nonmetallic box instead of the RACO 410 for a single switch on NM cable?
Yes, if your installation does not require a steel box. The Allied Moulded P-181 FlexBox is a 1-gang thermoplastic residential switch/receptacle box with 18 cu. in. of volume, and the Cantex EZ20SB EZ Box is a 1-gang non-metallic box. The difference matters at the ground: the RACO 410 is a steel box, which keeps the metal raceway/box bonding path in play, while the thermoplastic and non-metallic boxes rely entirely on the equipment grounding conductor in the cable. The RACO 410 is also gangable for multi-device runs and carries integral NMSC clamps plus plaster ears for flush seating against plaster or drywall.
5) Which box should I use on steel studs instead of the RACO 410?
Look at the Cantex EZ20SB EZ Box, which is a 1-gang non-metallic box specifically described as a steel stud box. The RACO 410 ships with no bracket, so it is set up for direct nail-up, stud mount, or ganged installation on framing rather than for a steel-stud attachment feature. If your walls are metal framed and you want a box intended for that attachment, the EZ20SB is the one to specify; the 410 remains the choice for wood framing and plaster or drywall faces where the plaster ears do the finishing work.
6) Does the RACO 410 come with a mounting bracket or nails?
No bracket. The 410 is a bracket-free box, so it is mounted by nailing or screwing directly to the stud, or ganged with other boxes. If you want a box that sets its own depth to the finished wall, a bracketed adjustable box like the Steel City Adjust-A-Box LXWOWC-25 is the different approach.
7) What are the plaster ears on the RACO 410 for?
The cast-in plaster ears bear on the face of the finished plaster or drywall, setting the box front flush with the wall surface so the device and plate sit flat. They are what makes this box useful on remodel cut-in work as well as new framing.
8) Is the RACO 410 steel box UL Listed for commercial work?
Yes, the 410 is UL Listed, and the steel body is used for residential and light commercial device wiring with NM cable.
9) Should I use a steel switch box like the RACO 410 or a plastic/nonmetallic box?
Steel is the choice when you want a metal enclosure you can bond, a tougher box that won't crack under a hammer, and the ability to gang boxes for multi-device openings. Nonmetallic boxes skip the bonding and are often chosen on straight residential NM work: for that, there's the Allied Moulded P-181 FlexBox 1-gang 18 cu. in. box, or the Cantex EZ20SB non-metallic box made for steel studs.
10) I need a two-device box. Should I gang two RACO 410 boxes or buy a 2-gang box?
Both routes work. The RACO 410 is gangable, so two can be joined on the jobsite to make a two-device opening, which is useful when you are already stocking the 410 for single switches. If you would rather set one box, the Allied Moulded 2302-NKV is a fiberglass reinforced 2-gang switch box. The practical split is material and method: ganged 410s give you a steel assembly with NMSC clamps and plaster ears for plaster or drywall faces, while the 2302-NKV arrives as a single fiberglass reinforced 2-gang unit with no ganging step.
11) Is the Allied Moulded P-181 a direct drop-in replacement for a RACO 410?
Not a direct swap. The P-181 FlexBox is a 1-gang thermoplastic residential switch/receptacle box rated at 18 cu. in., while the RACO 410 is a 3 in. x 2 in. steel box with a 1-1/2 in. deep interior, which is a different cubic-inch capacity and a different material. Two things to check before substituting: box fill for your conductor count, since the 18 cu. in. figure may not match what the 410 provided, and the grounding method, since a thermoplastic box does not serve as part of a metallic bonding path the way the steel 410 does. For a like-for-like steel gangable replacement, the Steel City Adjust-A-Box LXWOWC-25 is the nearer match.
12) What is the alternative if I need a 2-gang box in one piece instead of ganging RACO 410 boxes?
Rather than joining two 410 boxes, you can run a one-piece 2-gang box such as the Allied Moulded 2302-NKV fiberglass reinforced 2-gang switch box. Note that one is nonmetallic, so the install differs from a steel ganged assembly.
13) What part number do I order for the RACO 3 x 2 switch box with clamps and plaster ears?
Order RACO model 410. It is a single configuration: 3 in. x 2 in., 1-1/2 in. deep, NMSC clamps, plaster ears, no bracket.
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