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Topaz Lighting 187 Steel Nail Plate with Prongs, 16 Gauge
Topaz Lighting's Steel Nail Plate with Prongs is a purpose-built protective plate engineered to safeguard electrical wires and pipes from accidental damage caused by screws and nails driven through wood studs. Constructed from corrosion-resistant steel at a sturdy 16 gauge thickness, it features integrated prongs for fast, secure installation directly onto wood framing members. This nail plate is available in sizes ranging from 1/16" up to 1-1/2", making it a reliable, code-compliant solution for residential and commercial rough-in work.
Key Features
- Size Range: Available in sizes from 1/16" up to 1-1/2" to suit a wide variety of stud widths and rough-in applications.
- Durable Construction: Made from corrosion-resistant steel, providing long-lasting protection in demanding construction environments.
- 16 Gauge Thickness: Heavy-duty 16 gauge steel construction delivers the rigidity and impact resistance required for effective wire and pipe protection.
- Integrated Prongs: Built-in prongs allow the plate to be driven directly into wood studs quickly and securely without additional fasteners.
- Nail Holes: Pre-punched nail holes provide an additional option for easy and secure mechanical mounting to framing members.
- Protective Function: Installs on wood studs to prevent screws and nails from penetrating and damaging wires and pipes routed through framing cavities.
Technical Specifications
- Pack Size: 100
Typical Applications
- Protection of electrical wiring routed through wood stud framing in residential and commercial construction
- Safeguarding plumbing pipes and low-voltage cables from fastener penetration
- New construction rough-in electrical and mechanical installations
- Renovation and remodel projects requiring wire and pipe protection at framing members
- Code-compliant installations where NEC protection requirements apply to cables and pipes in wood framing
Why Topaz Lighting?
Topaz Lighting engineers this nail plate from corrosion-resistant steel at a robust 16 gauge thickness, ensuring reliable, long-term protection for wiring and piping systems in wood-framed construction. The integrated prong design and pre-punched nail holes reflect a commitment to fast, secure installation that meets the demands of professional electricians and contractors. With a wide range of sizes kept in stock, Topaz Lighting nail plates are a dependable choice for any rough-in project.
Manufacturer Resources
Topaz Electrical Fittings & Supplies Catalog
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Nail Plate
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Cable Management & Identification
- Product Subgroup:
- Cable Accessories
- Product Material:
- Steel
- Product Color:
- Steel
- Pack size (unit):
- 100
- Product Size:
- 1/16" - 1-1/2"
Topaz Lighting TOP189 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What sizes does the Topaz 187 steel nail plate come in?
Two sizes are offered: the 187 at 1-1/2 inches and the 189 at 1/16 inch, covering a stated range of 1/16 inch to 1-1/2 inch. Order by the part number that matches the size you need, since the 187 and 189 are separate MPNs.
2) Do I need nails to install a Topaz nail plate, or does it drive straight into the stud?
The plate has integrated prongs, so it drives directly into a wood stud with a hammer, no separate fasteners required. Pre-punched nail holes are also there if you'd rather nail or screw it to the framing member for a more positive hold.
3) Is 16 gauge steel heavy enough to stop a drywall screw from hitting my wire?
That's the point of the plate. The Topaz 187 is 16 gauge corrosion-resistant steel, which is the thickness typically specified for the steel plate used to shield cables and pipes where they pass through wood framing at less than the required setback. It gets installed on the face of the stud over the bored hole or notch so screws and nails deflect instead of penetrating.
4) Can these nail plates be used over plumbing pipe and low-voltage cable, or only electrical wire?
Both. Topaz lists the plate for protecting electrical wiring, plumbing pipes, and low-voltage cables routed through wood stud framing. The plate doesn't care what's behind it, it just keeps a fastener from reaching whatever runs through the bore or notch.
5) How many nail plates come in a box?
They're packed 100 to a box. For a rough-in crew that's usually a job-lot quantity, since you're placing one at every bored stud in a wiring run.
6) Will a nail plate work on a steel stud?
No. The Topaz 187 is a prong-driven plate meant for wood framing, and the prongs won't set in light-gauge metal. Steel studs need grommets or bushings in the punched knockouts instead.
7) Which size nail plate should I use on a standard 2x4 stud?
Pick by the width of the area you need to cover over the bore or notch, not by the stud itself. The 187 at 1-1/2 inches is the size that matches the face of nominal 2x lumber, which is 1-1/2 inches thick, so it shields the full stud edge. The 189 at 1/16 inch is for narrower coverage.
8) Is a nail plate rust-resistant enough for an exterior wall or an unconditioned area?
The plate is made from corrosion-resistant steel, which is what Topaz specifies for the 187. It's a rough-in part that ends up buried behind finish, so the corrosion resistance is there to survive construction exposure and damp framing rather than continuous weather.
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Does the Topaz Lighting TOP189 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Topaz Lighting TOP189 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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