Now there’s something better than prefab Steel City ® TM by Thomas & Betts
Introducing eFab From online to on-site, eFab by Thomas & Betts reduces labor, inventory, and shipping costs. eFab is the powerful, comprehensive rough-in solution that allows you to design and order Steel City® prefab assemblies online and have them delivered directly to the job site for fast installation. Choose from popular preconfigured combinations, or use our exclusive 3D eFab Configurator to design your assembly just the way you want it.
2 Online. Easily configure the assembly in 3D or choose from our popular preassemblies. On-site. The order is delivered directly from the factory to the job site, fully assembled and labeled as requested. On time. Delivery is made when requested, so planning can be more effective. On the money. Installers have the finished assemblies they need, built to the same high, consistent standard and labeled for every installation point. The result? Big savings on labor, inventory, and shipping. Save steps.
The eFab Configurator Configure your assembly. Then, figure your savings. Contractors make or break the bank within the wall and ceiling, with installation accounting for 60–70% of the project cost. Use the Configurator and save.
4 Customizing your assembly online. Through its easy-to-use, intuitive cloud-based interface, the eFab Configurator gives you the power of full 3D manipulation, so you can design, edit, and manage an unlimited number of configurations. As you select parts, the eFab Configurator generates a 3D image of your assembly and assigns a part number, eliminating miscommunication. Streamlining the process.
eFab Components Quality you can count on Thomas & Betts eFab assemblies are made from high-quality Steel City® components. They are designed to work together in perfect harmony, whether you choose to customize your own assembly or order one of our popular standard combinations.
eFab Components Floor Mount T Bracket 6 Integral Mounting Screws Reduce installation time Consistent box locations and box height…every time Consistency results in efficiency and labor savings on the job. With three fixed box locations and a fixed height of 18", the Steel City® Pre-Fab T Bracket provides a consistent installation every time. For added efficiency, the bracket includes integral mounting screws that help reduce installation time.
eFab Components 7 Stud-to-Stud Mounting Brackets • Constructed of 24-gauge steel • Pre-measured on center for 16" (SBO16) or 24" (SBO24) stud spacing SBO16 • SBO16 accepts three 4" square or two 411⁄16" boxes (deep or shallow) SBO24 • SBO24 accepts five 4" square or four 411⁄16" boxes (deep or shallow) • Can be mounted at any height to meet individual project requirements • Versatile, open design enables mounting of box in any location across horizontal plane between studs • Device cover (mud ring) mou
eFab Components 8 Box-to-Stud Mounting Bracket With Far-Side and Cable Support Three products in one. Clear Access to Knock-Outs and/or Fittings Once box is installed The savings can add up, particularly on a large job, when a box bracket, far-side support, and cable support are combined in one product to reduce your labor and inventory costs. It is designed for maximum flexibility with flanges for either left or right stud mount, and compatibility with both 4" and 411⁄16" boxes.
eFab Components 9 Dual Box-to-Stud Mounting Bracket One component replaces two, reducing both material and labor costs.
eFab Components 10 Box Support Covers • Combines a box-to-stud mounting bracket with a device cover in one easy-to-use product • Designed for use with 4" square boxes • Used with both steel and wood studs • Cover raised 1⁄2", 5⁄8", or 3⁄4" • Designed for one or two devices 52CM14-5/8 Box Support Covers Cat. No. Raised No. of Devices Cu. In. Cap. Std. Pkg. Quantity UPC Number 52CM13 1/2" 1 3.0 25 78599102634 52CM14-5/8 5/8" 1 4.0 25 78599102635 52CM14 3/4" 1 5.
eFab Components 11 Adjustable Mud Rings Available in both single- and two-gang. UL-listed mud rings feature an inner ring that adjusts from 1⁄2" to 11⁄2" in depth to accommodate various drywall thicknesses. Marked with a measured rule and equipped with two adjustment screws, the inner ring can be set to the anticipated depth prior to installation and then easily adjusted after drywall installation to accommodate any variation in depth (1⁄2" to 11⁄2").
eFab Components 12 Cable Support Bracket Meets code requirements for supporting and securing installed MC cable. • Provides a simple means of complying with NEC® 330.30 requirements for securing and supporting MC cable • Quick and easy locking tab snaps through slot to secure cable • Ribs maintain separation of cables • Durable steel construction retains integrity • Versatile design—use with Romex or MC cable • UL listed CSB1 Cable Support Bracket Cat. No. Description Std. Ctn.
eFab Components 13 Steel City® Super Deep 4" Square Wall Boxes • Increased capacity accommodates large devices in commercial and industrial applications, such as fire alarm systems • Red-painted version available for quick and easy identification of life-safety electrical systems • A vailable with or without integrally mounted support bracket 521911234 521911234RD 521911234CVRD 521911234CV Super Deep 4" Square Wall Boxes Cat. No. Description Ears Brkts. Each Side KO Each End KO Bottom KO Cu.
eFab Components 14 Fire Alarm Boxes and Fittings Easy to identify and install. Steel City® Fire Alarm Boxes and Fittings can meet all of your visual identification requirements for fire alarm systems—and make installation and upgrades faster and easier than ever before. Available in a variety of sizes to accommodate new or old work configurations, these boxes are simple to install with high-quality Thomas & Betts fittings.
eFab Typical Assemblies How successful projects are put together Here are some of our most requested preassembled units. Order as is or customize further using the eFab Configurator.
eFab Typical Assemblies 16 Box With Pre-Installed 10 1⁄2" Pigtail, Raised Cover, and Vertical Mounting Bracket • 4" square welded box, 11⁄2" or 21⁄8" deep • Pre-installed 101⁄2" insulated grounding pigtail • One- or two-device cover, raised 1⁄2", 5⁄8", or 3⁄4" • 12" (SSF-SV12) or 18" (SSF-SV18) vertical mounting bracket • Save on labor costs by eliminating multiple installation steps 151-SV12-1458 151-SV18-1458 Box With Pre-Installed 10 1⁄2" Pigtail, Raised Cover, and Vertical Mounting Bracket Cat.
eFab Typical Assemblies 17 Box-to-Stud Mounting Bracket With Far-Side and Cable Support • Built-in cable support secures cable 6" above the box, satisfying NEC® code requirements • Flexible design accommodates both 4" and 411⁄16" boxes • Key-hole box mounting slots maintain box position if mud ring needs to be removed • Pre-installed 101⁄2" insulated grounding pigtails • One- or two-device cover, raised 1⁄2", 5⁄8", or 3⁄4" • Save on labor costs by eliminating multiple installation steps SSF-SH2346-CS Bo
eFab Typical Assemblies 18 Box With Pre-Installed 10 1⁄2" Pigtail, Raised Cover, and Box-to-Stud Bracket • 4" square welded box, 11⁄2" or 21⁄8" deep • Pre-installed 101⁄2" insulated grounding pigtail • One- or two-device cover, raised 1⁄2", 5⁄8", or 3⁄4" • SSF-SH2346 box-to-stud mounting bracket • Save on labor costs by eliminating multiple installation steps 171-SH2346-1458 151-SH2346-13 Box With Pre-Installed 10 1⁄2" Pigtail, Raised Cover, and Box-to-Stud Bracket Cat. No.
eFab Typical Assemblies 19 Box With Pre-Installed 10 1⁄2" Pigtail and Box Support Cover • 4" square welded box, 11⁄2" or 21⁄8" deep • Pre-installed 101⁄2" insulated grounding pigtail • Box support cover combines box-to-stud mounting bracket with device cover • One- or two-device box support cover, raised 1⁄2", 5⁄8", or 3⁄4" • Save on labor costs by eliminating multiple installation steps 52171-CM14-5/8 52171-CM14-5/8 mounted to stud Box With Pre-Installed 10 1⁄2" Pigtail and Box Support Cover Cat. No.
eFab Typical Assemblies 20 MS Series Pre-Assemblies • 4" square and 411⁄16" square boxes • 11⁄2" deep or 21⁄8" deep • Pre-installed 101⁄2" insulated grounding pigtail • Available with conduit KOs or clamps for flexible/armored/MC cable • Save on labor costs by eliminating multiple installation steps 171-MSX-14 MS Series Pre-Assemblies Cat. No. Box Type Included Box Depth Pigtail Included Box Cover Included Raised No. of Devices Std. Ctn.
eFab Typical Assemblies 21 Box With Pre-Installed 10 1⁄2" Pigtail • Popular 4" square boxes and switch boxes • Pre-installed 101⁄2" insulated grounding pigtails • Save on labor costs by eliminating multiple installation steps 521711234EP Box With Pre-Installed 10 1⁄2" Pigtail Cat. No. Box Type Included Knockouts Pre-Installed Pigtail Std. Pkg. Quantity UPC Number 521511234EWP 52151234EW 4"-sq. x 11⁄2"D Welded Box Eccentric 101⁄2" 50 78599102588 521511234P 521511234 4"-sq.
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