Eaton B297-42HDG Bracket - Hot-dipped galvanized

Part Number: B297-42HDG
Manufacturer
Eaton
Part number
B297-42HDG

Quick Summary

Eaton B-Line bracket B297-42HDG provides sturdy channel mounting for 42 in strut runs used in electrical installations. Many projects struggle with misalignment and corrosion in harsh environments, making fast, reliable mounting a critical bottleneck. Certification notes show Not Applicable, but the steel construction with a hot-dipped galvanized finish delivers durable, corrosion-resistant performance. This solution integrates smoothly with Eaton B-Line strut systems and channel nuts, offering predictable installation times and long-term value for industrial facilities.

Product Information

Extended Description

B297-42HDG Eaton: Eaton B-Line series bracket, 6.25" H x 42" L x 1.62" W, Steel, Hot-dipped galvanized
Product Name
Eaton B-Line series bracket
Catalog Number
B297-42HDG
UPC
781011861919
Product Length/Depth
42 in
Product Height
6.25 in
Product Width
1.62 in
Product Weight
14.4 lb
Certifications
Not Applicable
Special features
Number of mounting holes (1) 9/16 in diameter
Type
Bracket
Finish
Hot-dipped galvanized
Material
Steel
Feature: 42 in length bracket enables long channel spans with fewer joints and streamlined routing for large electrical installations. Business Impact: Fewer joints translate to faster installations, reduced fault points, and lower labor costs. Application: Ideal for overhead runs in data centers, manufacturing floors, and large electrical rooms where channel length efficiency matters.Feature: Hot-dipped galvanized steel finish provides robust corrosion resistance in harsh environments. Business Impact: This protective coating extends service life, lowers coating repair costs, and reduces corrosion-related downtime. Application: Suitable for outdoor enclosures, humid plant floors, coastal facilities, and other demanding industrial settings where durability matters.Feature: One mounting hole set of 9/16 inch diameter offers precise, repeatable attachment with standard hardware. Business Impact: Improves alignment accuracy and reduces hardware inventory needs. Application: Works with common channel nuts and bolts in Eaton B-Line strut systems for quick, reliable installs.Feature: 14.4 lb weight and 6.25 in height, 1.62 in width create a sturdy yet compact profile. Business Impact: Delivers high rigidity for long spans without excessive load on supports; size suits constrained spaces. Application: Fits in tight electrical rooms and along existing strut racks.Feature: Catalogs and specification sheets are readily available, including Strut Fittings Catalog Sections and the Eaton spec sheet. Business Impact: Accelerates design validation and procurement decisions, reducing project lead times. Application: Engineers reference these documents during layout and BOM creation.

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FAQs

The B297-42HDG is designed to fit standard Eaton B-Line strut channels and uses the 9/16 inch mounting hole pattern. This enables consistent alignment with common channel nuts and hardware, simplifying on-site assembly and reducing installation time.
Key specs include a 42 inch length, 6.25 inch height, 1.62 inch width, and a 14.4 pound weight. The bracket finish is hot-dipped galvanized steel, with a single 9/16 inch mounting hole, making it compatible with standard fasteners used in Eaton B-Line systems.
Yes, the hot-dipped galvanized finish provides robust corrosion resistance suitable for harsher environments, outdoor enclosures, and coastal facilities where durability is essential. Note that formal certifications are listed as Not Applicable for this part.
It excels as a support bracket for long-channel runs in electrical rooms, data centers, and manufacturing floors, where reliable strut support and clean channel routing improve equipment layout and serviceability.
Use standard channel nuts and bolts with the 9/16 inch mounting holes for precise alignment. Its 14.4 lb weight provides solid mounting without excessive load, and the 42 inch length reduces joint count, cutting labor time and maintenance needs over the system life.