RACO 445 3 in. x 2 in. Gangable Steel Switch Box with NMSC Clamps & Plaster Ears

RACO 445 Gangable Steel Switch Box, 3 in. x 2 in., 2 in. Deep, with NMSC Clamps & Plaster Ears

The RACO 445 is a gangable steel switch box measuring 3 in. x 2 in. with a 2 in. deep interior, engineered for residential and light commercial switch and device installations. This steel box features one 1/2 in. knockout (KO) for conduit or cable entry, along with built-in clamps designed for Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable (NMSC) wiring systems, making it a practical choice for standard NM cable wiring runs. Integrated plaster ears allow the box to sit flush against finished wall surfaces for a clean, professional appearance, while its gangable design lets installers combine multiple boxes side-by-side to create multi-device assemblies without added hardware. It ships without a mounting bracket, giving installers flexibility to secure the box using their preferred method. The RACO 445 is UL Listed for dependable, code-compliant performance in switch and device box applications.

Key Features

• Trade Size: 3 in. x 2 in. footprint with a 2 in. deep cavity for standard switch and device installations.
• Durable Steel Construction: Rugged steel body built to withstand the demands of residential and commercial wiring projects.
• Gangable Design: Box sides can be removed to gang multiple units together for multi-gang device installations.
• NMSC Clamps: Integrated cable clamps secure Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable directly at the box for a clean, code-compliant termination.
• One 1/2 in. Knockout (KO): Pre-formed knockout provides a ready entry point for cable or conduit.
• Plaster Ears: Built-in ears position the box flush with finished wall surfaces for a clean device mounting surface.
• No Bracket: Ships without a mounting bracket for installations that do not require one.

Certifications & Compliance

• UL Listed

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Steel Boxes and Covers
• Product Depth: 2 in
• Bracket Type: No Bracket
• Wiring System: Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable
• Gangable: Yes
• Certified Listed: UL Listed

Typical Applications

• Residential Switch and Device Installations
• New Construction Wiring with NM Cable
• Renovation and Remodel Wiring Projects
• Multi-Gang Device Assemblies
• Finished Wall Installations Requiring Plaster Ears

Why RACO?

RACO builds the 445 switch box from durable steel and backs it with UL Listing for reliable, code-compliant performance on the jobsite. The gangable design, integrated NMSC clamps, and plaster ears simplify installation while ensuring a secure, professional-grade fit in both new construction and renovation wiring. With a 3 in. x 2 in. footprint and 2 in. deep interior, the RACO 445 gives electrical contractors a dependable steel box for switch and device installations that require a UL Listed solution.