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PC-1/2HDG Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Material Quality:
- Other
- Product Group:
- Hangers, Supports & Fasteners
- Product Material:
- Other
- Department:
- Electrical
- Outer Quantity:
- 50
- Product Type:
- Beam Clamp
- Product Subgroup:
- Clamps
Steel City PC-1/2HDG – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the difference between the Steel City PC 1/2 and the PC-1/2HDG beam clamp?
Finish. The PC 1/2 is the standard-finish clamp and the PC-1/2HDG is the hot-dip galvanized version of the same beam clamp. Pick the HDG part number for outdoor, damp, or corrosive locations; the standard finish is for dry interior work.
2) What beam clamp can I use instead of the Steel City PC 1/2 if I am hanging 1/4-20 threaded rod?
The Steel City PC 1/2 beam clamp is sized for 1/2 inch rod work. For a 1/4-20 threaded rod drop, the Appleton IS-500 malleable iron beam clamp is tapped 1/4-20 and uses a screw-type hexagonal head, and the Kindorf FBC1 structural beam clamp is also built for 1/4 inch-20 threaded rod. Match the clamp tap to the rod diameter you are actually running rather than drilling or adapting a larger clamp.
3) Is the Steel City PC 1/2 beam clamp OK for outdoor or wet locations?
Use the PC-1/2HDG. Hot-dip galvanizing is the finish you want where the clamp sees weather or washdown. The plain PC 1/2 is the interior, dry-location choice.
4) Is the Appleton IS-500 a direct replacement for a Steel City PC 1/2 beam clamp?
No. Both are beam clamps, but the Appleton IS-500 is tapped 1/4-20 and is malleable iron with a screw-type hexagonal head, while the Steel City PC 1/2 is the 1/2 inch size of the PC series and is offered in a standard finish and a hot-dip galvanized version. They serve different rod sizes, so swapping one for the other changes what hardware will thread into the clamp.
5) For an outdoor or damp structural steel run, which beam clamp should I specify?
The Steel City PC 1/2 beam clamp is available as PC-1/2HDG in a hot-dip galvanized finish, which is the version normally specified for exterior, damp, or corrosive locations; the plain PC 1/2 covers dry interior work. Among the comparable clamps, the Appleton IS-500 is a malleable iron screw-type clamp and the Kindorf FBC1 is a structural beam clamp, both described for 1/4-20 rod rather than a galvanized 1/2 inch option.
6) How many Steel City PC 1/2 beam clamps come in a box?
The PC beam clamp ships 50 to the outer carton, so a full box run covers a fair stretch of hangers on a conduit or fixture layout.
7) Where do I find the published specifications for the Steel City PC beam clamp?
Steel City publishes a separate spec sheet for each finish: one for the standard PC 1/2 and one for the hot-dip galvanized PC-1/2HDG. Both are linked on the product record, which matters because you want the sheet that matches the part number you are ordering.
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Does the Steel City PC-1/2HDG come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Steel City PC-1/2HDG is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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