1-Gang BMC New Work Switch and Outlet Box with Stud Mount "Z" Hanger Bracket
🔧 Product Overview
This 1-gang new work electrical box is expertly crafted from high-quality Bulk Molding Compound (BMC), a premium material renowned for its exceptional durability, heat resistance, and non-deforming properties. Designed for North American residential and light commercial electrical projects, the box comes equipped with an integrated "Z" Hanger Bracket (Stud Mount) for stable, hassle-free installation, making it an ideal choice for new construction, retrofitting, and wiring upgrades.
📋 Core Specifications
- Model Options: FGB120-1/4B, FGB120-1/2B, FGB122-1/2B (multiple offset/depth variants to meet diverse project needs)
- Material: High-strength BMC (Non-metallic, corrosion & crack-resistant)
- Capacity: 20.5 cu in (FGB120 series) / 22.5 cu in (FGB122 series)
- Dimensions:
- FGB120-1/4B & FGB120-1/2B: 2-1/4" W × 3-13/16" D × 3-1/4" L
- FGB122-1/2B: 2-1/4" W × 3-27/32" D × 3-9/16" L
- Bracket Type: Integrated "Z" Hanger Bracket (1/4" / 1/2" offset options available)
- Fire Rating: 2-Hour fire resistance (meets strict North American safety standards)
- Certification: ETL Certified (Intertek Test No. 5010519 2-HR-W-C)
- Voltage Compatibility: 120/277V AC (suitable for standard North American electrical systems)
✅ Key Advantages
- Superior Durability: BMC material resists warping, cracking, and heat damage, ensuring long-term reliability even in high-temperature environments.
- Effortless Installation: Pre-installed "Z" hanger bracket allows for quick alignment and hammer-driven mounting to studs—no complex tools or professional wiring experience required.
- Enhanced Safety: 2-hour fire rating provides critical fire protection, while non-metallic construction eliminates electrical conductivity risks, complying with the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Versatile Compatibility: Works seamlessly with standard 1-gang GFCI outlets, light switches, dimmer switches, and standard wall plates, suitable for kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms, and light commercial spaces.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Reduced installation time and labor costs thanks to user-friendly design, perfect for both DIY projects and large-scale construction contracts.
🏠 Wide Application Scope
Ideal for residential buildings (single-family homes, apartments, condos), light commercial properties (offices, small retail stores, garages), and renovation projects. Perfect for wiring switch boxes, outlet boxes, GFCI receptacle boxes, and dimmer switch boxes in both new construction and retrofitting scenarios.