Minerallac Company FBO23 - Electrical box mounting bracket and box support for use with 2-1/2 inch and 3-1/2 inch wood or metal studs. It is made of pre-galvanized steel with a silver finish. The sheet lists the trade size and dimensions as 5.87 x 4.75 x 3.50.
Minerallac Company

FBO23

Alternate Item Number: 8615540

UPC: 784610845908


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Overview

The Minerallac FBO23 (SKU: FBO23) is a pre-galvanized steel electrical box support bracket. It is designed for securing 2-1/2" and 3-1/2" electrical boxes to wood or metal studs. Manufactured by Minerallac Company, this one-piece bracket offers tool-free installation, eliminating the need for additional studs in drywall applications. Its pre-galvanized steel construction provides corrosion resistance suitable for indoor environments. The FBO23 is ideal for mounting switch boxes and outlets, preventing them from pulling out of drywall and ensuring stable installation. It is compatible with standard 1-1/2" or 2-1/8" deep boxes and is part of Minerallac's Traditional series. Made in the USA.
  • Supports 2-1/2" and 3-1/2" electrical boxes
  • Tool-free, one-piece installation
  • Pre-galvanized steel construction for corrosion resistance
  • Secures boxes to wood or metal studs
  • Made in the USA

Specifications

Application
Electrical box
Color
Silver
Construction
Stamped
Dimensions
5.87 x 4.75 x 3.50
Material
Pre-Galvanized Steel
Material
Pre Galvanized Steel
Mounting Type
Break-away support, no tools required
Series
Traditional
Size
2-1/2" & 3-1/2"
Special Features
2-1/2" and 3-1/2" wood or metal studs
Trade Size
5.87 x 4.75 x 3.50
Type
Box Support
Package Weight (Imperial)
15.14 lbs
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Minerallac Company offers multiple comprehensive product lines including Minerallac Traditional (electrical fasteners), Strut Fittings, Stainless Steel Fasteners, Black Claw, Impact Staples, and Redmore. Their Traditional line features over a thousand electrical fastener variations covering conduit/cable/wire products, nail straps, beam clamps, metal stud & drywall accessories, acoustical supports, voice/data hardware, and miscellaneous electrical installation components.

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