Acoustical tee and T-bar fasteners

Like many Eaton B-Line series products, the acoustical tee and T-bar fasteners are used to suspend or mount electrical boxes, lighting, signage, fan and more to acoustical tees, troffer and t-bar.  Our full line of products helps reduce installation time to help compress tight schedules.  

  • T-bar support fasteners
  • Troffer fasteners
  • Side mount t-bar fasteners
  • Top mount t-bar fasteners
  • Electrical box t-bar fasteners
  • Heavy duty electrical box hanger
  • Adjustable box supports
  • RediMount fan hangers
  • QuikFix fastening system
  • Light fixture t-bar fasteners
  • Suspension fasteners
  • T-bar scissor fasteners
  • Sign hangers
  • Twist fasteners
  • T-bar spaces
  • Drop wire and rod securing clips
  • Seismic fixture clamps

Mount fans in BA50F fastener in as little as 30 seconds

The Redi-Mount fan hanger is an octagon electrical box pre-assembled onto the t-bar fastener, and includes KwikWire cable and clamps for simply, fast installation.  This solution helps reduce the number of parts to manage and install on the job-site; compressing your install time.

Up to 50% faster installs with BA40 QuikFix fastener

Unique design makes BA40 fastener up to 50% faster to install than typical wire bound installation methods.

Less complexity on the job site

Eaton offers the a pre-assembled box and t-bar fastener, BA50-OB series solution, which reduces complexity and speeds installation on the jobsite.  

  • BA50-OB-24 includes 1-1/2" deep box pre-assembled to 24” span t-bar fastener
  • BA50-OB-34 is a 2-1/8" deep box pre-assembled to 24” span t-bar fastener
  • BA50-SB-24 is a 1-1/2" deep box pre-assembled to 24” span t-bar fastener
  • BA50-SB-34 is a 2-1/8" deep box pre-assembled to 24” span t-bar fastener
BA50-OB-24 pre-assembled box and t-bar fastener
Specifications

Acoustical tee and t-bar fasteners

Below is an overview of many of the acoustical tee and t-bar fastener solutions.  For more information, view or download the B-Line series spring steel fastener catalog. 

BA14 T-Bar support fasteners

  • Attach to top of acoustical T-bar with ¼”-20 screw
  • Have ¼”-20 thread impression for attachment to box or conduit fastener
BA14 t-bar support fastener

BA15 troffer fasteners, commonly known as a hurricane clip

  • Provides positive support for troffers and lay-in fixtures
  • Use with straight lip or upturned lip fixtures
  • Fits rectangular or round head T-bars
  • Complies with NEC Article 410.16 for fixtures supported by suspended ceiling
BA15 troffer fastener

Side mount t-bar fasteners

  • Positive method for supporting vertical boxes, conduit or cable above T-bar
  • BA series features a ¼”-20 threaded impression
  • Allow conduit to clear drop wires
  • Part numbers:
    • BA-64T
    • BG-6-A6 for use with 3/8" conduit
    • BG-8-12-A6 for use with 1/2" or 3/4" conduit
    • BG-16-A6 for use with 1" conduit
    • BP-8-A6 for use with 1/2" EMT
    • BP-12-A6 for use with 3/4" EMT or 1/2" IMC, Rigid conduit
    • BP-16-A6 for use with 1"EMT or 3/4" IMC, Rigid conduit
BG-6-A6 t-bar fastener

Top mount t-bar fasteners

  • Positive method for supporting horizontal boxes or conduit above T-bar
  • Allow conduit to clear drop wires
  • Fastener able to rotate 360 degrees
  • Assemblies support MC, AC, sizes 14/2 through 10/3 or 3/8” FMC
  • Part numbers:
    • BX4-A6 for single runs
    • BX4M-A6 for double runs
    • BX4-A5 for single runs
    • BX4M-A5 for double runs
BX4-A6 top mount t-bar fastener

Support fasteners

  • Supports conduit and electrical boxes above T-bar
  • Height adjusts from 4-1/4” to 7-1/4”
  • Conduit fasteners can be attached at ¾” increments
  • BX4M-A28 supports cable or FMC above T-bar
  • Part numbers:
    • BA28 with1/2" holes to allow for adjustment between 4-1/4" and 7-1/4" at 3/4" increments
    • BX4M-A28 for double runs of 25 MC, AC, or FMC
    • BP-8-A28 for use with 1/2" EMT
    • BP-12-A28 for use with 3/4" EMT or 1/2" IMC, Rigid
    • BP-16-A28 for use with 1" EMT or 3/4" IMC, Rigid
BA28 support fastener

Electrical box t-bar fasteners

  • Supports octagonal or square boxes
  • Allows for flush mounting or ¾” offset for plaster ring
  • One BB27 box mounting clip with screw included with each hanger
  • Load capacity: 20 lbs.
  • Part numbers:
    • BA12 is a 24” span box hanger
    • BA12-12 is a 12” span box hanger
    • BA12-20 is a 20” span box hanger
    • BA12-30 is a 30” span box hanger
    • BB27 are the box mounting clips with screws
    • SRHMS 1/4 x 3/8 are the 1/4"-20 x 3/8" slotted round head machine screws
BA12 electrical box t-bar fastener

Heavy duty electrical box hangers

  • Supports octagonal or square boxes on 24” span
  • Bendable ends mount 1-1/2” or 2-1/8” deep boxes without tools
  • Self-centering feature positions box on center
  • Includes BA50C4T box mounting clip
  • Ultimate static load capacity: 50 lbs. without dedicated drop wire
  • Static load capacity: 70 lbs. with dedicated drop wire
  • Not for use with fans.  For fan usage, see part number BA5OF
  • Part numbers with suffix CAN are for Canada only
  • Finish: pre-galvanized
  • Part numbers:
    • BA50
    • BA50CAN
    • BA50D for box with 1-1/2" extension
    • BA50DCAN for box with 1-1/2" extension
    • BA50C4T are box mounting clips with hardware
    • BA50C3T (for Canada only) are box mounting clips with hardware
    • BA50E are extender brackets with hardware 
BA50 heavy duty electrical box hanger

BA50A adjustable box hanger t-bar

  • For suspended ceilings
  • Accommodates heights up to 8-3/4”
  • Integral ruler enables height adjustments without measuring
  • Ideal for installation of speaker cases, emergency light fixtures, etc. in suspended ceilings
  • Static load capacity: 25 lbs. without dedicated drop wire, 70 lbs. with dedicated drop wire, 35 lbs. Canada
BA50A adjustable box hanger t-bar

Pre-assembled box and t-bar fastener

  • Pre-assembled solution helps speed installation
  • Boxes have 1/2" and 3/4" knockouts
  • Loading not to exceed 50 lbs. in U.S.A. without independent support, and 35 Lbs. in Canada
  • Part numbers:
    • BA50-OB-24 includes 1-1/2" deep box pre-assembled to 24” span t-bar fastener
    • BA50-OB-34 is a 2-1/8" deep box pre-assembled to 24” span t-bar fastener
    • BA50-SB-24 is a 1-1/2" deep box pre-assembled to 24” span t-bar fastener
    • BA50-SB-34 is a 2-1/8" deep box pre-assembled to 24” span t-bar fastener
BA50-OB-24 pre-assembled box and t-bar fastener

BA50F Redi-Mount fan hangers

Installs in as little as 30 seconds, compressing your install time.

  • Pre-assembled fan/fixture hanger includes 4" x 1-1/2" deep octagon box and KwikWire cable and clamps
  • Recommended for use in seismic areas
  • UL listed for fan support up to 70 lbs. or fixture support up to 90 lbs., 35 lbs. Canada
  • Finish: Pre-galvanized

BA40 QuikFix fixture bar fastening system

The patented QuikFix system features offset bar hangers with integral locking tabs that secure downlights to t-bar to help prevent lifting or sliding, and is up to 50% faster to install than typical wire bound installation methods.

  • Pre-sized for 24” spacing
  • No tools required
  • Recommended for use in seismic areas
  • UL listed for fixture support up to 50 lbs.

BA17 and BA18 light fixture t-bar fasteners

  • Adjustable span from 20” to 30”
  • Fits horizontal and vertical flanges
  • Adjustable fixture position
  • No center clips or tools required
  • One set completes one fixture installation (four bars per set)
  • View or download fastener catalog for additional details
BA17 light fixture t-bar fastener

BA20 light fixture t-bar fasteners

  • Position adjustable within span of hanger
  • Fixed span of 24” for T-bar applications
  • Install with only screwdriver
  • One set completes one fixture installation (four bars per set)
  • View or download fastener catalog for additional details
BA20 light fixture t-bar fastener

Suspension fasteners

  • Allow for independent suspension of fixtures
  • Fit most acoustical 15/16” t-bar sizes, except where noted below
  • Static load capacity: 65 lbs.
  • View or download fastener catalog for additional details
  • Part numbers:
    • BA1 for 1/4"-20 x 5/8" stud size
    • BA1-24 for 1/4"-20 x 1-1/2" stud size
    • BA1-32 for 1/4"-20 x 2" stud size
    • BA1-T for #8-32 x 5/8" stud size with pal nut
    • BA1-T-BN for #8-32 x 5/8" stud size with brass nut
    • BA1-9 for 9/16" t-bar size,  1/4"-20 x 5/8" stud size
    • BA1-95 for 9/16" t-bar size, 1/4"-20 x 5/8" stud size
BA1 suspension fastener
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