Eaton BFV42-240 Straight Section - Vinyl Polyester Resin
Part Number: BFV42-240
Quick Summary
BFV42-240 straight section by Eaton is a fiberglass channel for mounting B-Line strut systems in indoor electrical installations. Facility teams often struggle with corrosion risk and installation rigidity, driving maintenance downtime. Note that the product lists Not Applicable certifications, while the vinyl polyester resin provides reliable performance in harsh settings. By leveraging long 240-inch lengths and lightweight handling, you can reduce joints and streamline installation, improving total cost of ownership. The design aligns with standard B-Line channel footprints, enabling rapid retrofit when you need to scale up or reconfigure enclosures. In practice, engineers appreciate predictable fabrication times, sourced components, and consistent dimensional tolerance across a 240-inch run.
Product Information
Extended Description
BFV42-240 Eaton: Eaton B-Line series straight section, 1" H x 240" L x 1.62" W, Vinyl polyester resin
Product Name
Eaton B-Line series straight section
Catalog Number
BFV42-240
UPC
781011012809
Product Length/Depth
240 in
Product Height
1 in
Product Width
1.62 in
Product Weight
9.6 lb
Certifications
Not Applicable
Material
Vinyl polyester resin
Fiberglass Materials Catalog Section
Eaton Specification Sheet - BFV42-240
Corrosion Resistance Flyer for Fiberglass Channel
Feature: 240 inch length with 1 inch height and 1.62 inch width enables continuous runs in both horizontal and vertical installations. Business Impact: reduces field joints, lowers installation time, and minimizes potential failure points. Application: ideal for indoor electrical enclosures, cable-support runs in data centers, and manufacturing floors. Feature: Vinyl polyester resin material offers corrosion resistance superior to many metal channels in humid or chemical environments. Business Impact: extends service life and lowers maintenance costs. Application: suitable for wash-down zones, chemical plants, and other harsh indoor environments. Feature: Weight of 9.6 pounds per section improves handling and reduces labor during assembly and alignment. Business Impact: safer, faster on-site installation and reduced project duration. Application: on-site retrofits and new builds with limited crane access. Feature: Seamless compatibility with Eaton B-Line fiberglass channel system ensures easy integration with existing fittings and standard footprints. Business Impact: simplifies procurement, reduces need for custom parts, and accelerates project delivery. Application: retrofit projects, modular data centers, and scalable electrical layouts. Feature: Certifications noted as Not Applicable; while this clarifies regulatory scope, verify local compliance for specific industries as needed. Business Impact: supports predictable procurement planning and budget alignment. Application: facility upgrades and routine capital projects where standard channel performance is required.
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FAQs
BFV42-240 is designed as a straight section within the Eaton B-Line fiberglass channel family, offering seamless integration with compatible fittings and standard footprint dimensions. Its 240 in length reduces the number of joints, speeding up installs in electrical rooms and data centers while ensuring reliable support for cables and small ducting networks.
BFV42-240 measures 240 inches in length, with a height of 1 inch and a width of 1.62 inches, and weighs 9.6 pounds per section. Manufactured from vinyl polyester resin, it provides a durable, corrosion-resistant channel suitable for indoor environments. The catalog number is BFV42-240 and the UPC is 781011012809, which simplifies procurement and traceability.
Yes. The BFV42-240 utilizes vinyl polyester resin, a material chosen for improved corrosion resistance over many metal channels. This makes it a strong choice for indoor installations that face humidity, chemical exposure, or frequent cleaning cycles, helping to extend service life and reduce maintenance costs.
The product data lists certifications as Not Applicable. While this clarifies its regulatory scope, always verify local industry and project-specific requirements (such as CE or IP considerations) with your compliance team or system integrator to ensure full alignment with your application and jurisdiction.
Choosing BFV42-240 provides long, uninterrupted channel runs that minimize joints, reducing installation time and potential failure points. The lightweight, corrosion-resistant vinyl polyester resin material lowers maintenance costs, and the design's compatibility with existing B-Line components streamlines procurement and retrofits, delivering faster project completion and lower total cost of ownership.