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- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Threaded Rods
Metallics DRT12EC14 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What thread size and length is the Metallics DRT12EC14 threaded rod?
The Metallics DRT12EC14 is a 1/4-20 threaded rod cut to 12 inches, sold 10 pieces to a pack. 1/4-20 means a 1/4 inch diameter with 20 threads per inch, the coarse UNC pitch, so it takes standard 1/4-20 nuts, couplings, and strut hardware.
2) Will 1/4-20 threaded rod work for hanging electrical boxes and small conduit runs?
Yes for light loads. 1/4-20 rod is the smallest common hanger rod size and is typically used for hanging small junction boxes, light fixtures, and single-run conduit or small trapeze work. For heavier trapeze assemblies and larger conduit banks, contractors step up to 3/8-16 or 1/2-13 rod. The DRT12EC14 is a 12 inch drop, so it suits short drops from deck or structure rather than long runs from a high ceiling.
3) What is the Metallics part number I should order for 1/4-20 x 12 inch rod?
DRT12EC14 is the Metallics catalog number for the 1/4-20 x 12 inch rod supplied 10 to a pack. Use that number when ordering or cross-referencing with a distributor so you get the 12 inch cut length rather than full-length stock rod.
4) Do nuts and washers come with the Metallics DRT12EC14 threaded rod?
The pack is rod only, ten 1/4-20 x 12 inch pieces. Plan on ordering 1/4-20 hex nuts, flat washers, and whatever anchor or beam clamp fixes the top end to structure, plus the hanger or strut fitting at the bottom. Nothing is preassembled to the rod.
5) How many rods come in a pack of Metallics DRT12EC14?
Ten rods per pack. Each one is a 12 inch 1/4-20 rod, so a single pack covers ten short hanger drops. Order by the pack when you are laying out a repeating run and need the same drop length at every point.
6) Can I cut the Metallics 12 inch threaded rod shorter on site?
Yes. Continuously threaded rod can be cut to any length in the field with a bandsaw, cutoff wheel, or rod cutter, and threads remain usable along the full remaining length. Chase the cut end with a 1/4-20 die or run a nut off it to clean up the burr so hardware starts straight.
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Does the Metallics DRT12EC14 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics DRT12EC14 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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