Fire-retardant properties for greater safety

Both polyester and vinyl ester resins give B-Line series fiberglass strut systems are fire retardant. These properties apply to both BFP and BFV.

Refer to the  Corrosion Resistance Guide for additional information.

 

  • Flame resistance (FTMS 406-2023) ignition/burn, seconds: 75/75
  • Intermittent flame test (HLT-15), rating: 100
  • Flammability test (ASTM D635):
  • Ignition: none, burning time: 0 sec.
  • Surface burning characteristics (ASTM E84), flame spread index: 25
  • UL 94 flame class: V-0                             

Materials and finishes for durability and strength

B-Line series fiberglass strut systems a manufactured using glass-fiber-reinforced plastic shapes that meet ASTM E84, Class 1 flame rating and self-extinguishing requirements of ASTM D-635. A surface veil is applied during pultrusion to ensure a resin-rich surface and ultraviolet resistance.

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Fiberglass strut channel specifications

  • Channel lengths: 10 ft. (3.05m) and 20 ft. (6.09m)
  • Meets specification of ASTM D-4385 Levels III and IV

*Published design loads for B-Line series fiberglass channel is based on usage at 70°F (21°C) and must be reduced for continuous exposure to higher temperatures. Refer to the chart below for high temperature applications. 

For additional information, consult our engineering team or view / download Eaton's B-Line series strut system catalog. 
 

Temperature design load multiplier*

DESIGN LOAD MULTIPLIER
75°F (24°C)
DESIGN LOAD MULTIPLIER

100%

100°F (38°C)
DESIGN LOAD MULTIPLIER

90%

125°F (52°C)
DESIGN LOAD MULTIPLIER

78%

150°F (66°C)
DESIGN LOAD MULTIPLIER

68%

175°F (79°C)
DESIGN LOAD MULTIPLIER

60%

200°F (93°C)
DESIGN LOAD MULTIPLIER

52%

1-5/8” x 1-5/8” channel

  • BFP22 – polyester resin, solid back, gray
  • BFV22 – vinyl ester resin, solid back, beige
  • BFP22H 7/8” – polyester resin, holes in the back, gray
  • PFV22H 7/8” – vinyl ester resin, holes in the back, beige
  • BFP22SH – polyester resin, holes in back, gray
  • BFV22SH – vinyl ester resin, slots in back, beige

1” x 1-5/8” channel

  • BFP42 – polyester resin, solid back, gray
  • BFV42 – vinyl ester resin, solid back, beige
  • BFP42H 7/8” – polyester resin, holes in back, gray
  • BFV42H 7/8”- vinyl ester resin, holes in back, beige
  • BFP42SH – polyester resin, slots in back, gray
  • BFV42SH – vinyl ester resin, slots in back, beige

1-5/8” x 1-5/8” back-to-back channel

  • BFP22A – polyester resin, gray
  • BFV22A – vinyl ester resin, beige

1” x 1-5/8” back-to-back channel

  • BFP42A – Polyester resin, gray
  • BFV42A – vinyl ester resin, beige

Fiberglass channel / strut system accessories

RSK010
field cutting sealant kits

  • Pint kit included sealant and brush applicator
  • Seals exposed fibers after field cutting
  • UV resistant

 

BFV501 series
u-bolts with hex nuts

  • Design load safety factor: 3
  • Inner surface flat to provide additional contact surface area
  • Material: glass-reinforced polyurethane
  • Multiple sizes available: 1/2" to 4" 

BFP22I and BFV22I
concrete inserts

  • Design load 300 Lbs (1.47 kN)
  • Safety factor of 3
  • Multiple sizes available: 6”, 12”, 24”, 36” 48”, 60”, 72”, 84”, 96”, 108” and 120”
  • Materials
    • BFP22I - polyester resin channel and tee
    • BFV22I - vinyl ester resin channel with polyester resin tee 
  • Shipped with removable styrofoam insert

BFV201 and BFV202
square washers for fiberglass channel

  • For 3/8” and 1/2” bolts
  • Material: injection-molded, glass-reinforced polyurethane

 

Channel nuts with and without springs

Maximum torque and slip resistance loads shown are when using stainless steel bolts. When using fiberglass hardware use Max. Torque for fiberglass bolts, and multiply slip resistance loads by .14 for 3/8”-16 and .60 for 1/2”-13 thread size.

  • Design load safety factor: 3
  • Material: glass-reinforced polyurethane
  • Spring material: zinc-plated steel
  • Channel nut with spring part numbers:
    BFV-224, BFV-223, BFV-228, BFV-225
  • Channel nut without spring part numbers:
    BFV-224WO, BFV-223WO, BFV-228WO,
    BFV-225WO

BFVHHCS series hex head cap screws

  • Design load safety factor: 3
  • Material: glass-reinforced polyurethane
  • Multiple sizes available

 BFVHN hex nuts

  • Material: glass-reinforced polyurethane
  • Multiple sizes available

All threaded rod (ATR)

Use ATR nuts in place of hex nuts with 3/8”-16 and 1/2”-13 threaded rod in order to obtain minimum required thread engagement of 17/32” (13.5) to obtain design load see fiberglass section of the strut system catalog.

  • Design load safety factor: 3
  • Material: glass-reinforced vinyl ester
  • BFVATR3/8x48: thread size 3/8” -16
  • BFVATR1/2x48: thread size½” – 13
  • BFVATR5/8x48: thread size 5/8” – 11

 Threaded rod nuts

  •  Required with 3/8”-16 and ½”-13 ATR to provide additional thread engagement
  • Material: glass-reinforced polyurethane
  • BFVATRHN3/8:  thread size 3/8” – 16
  • BFVATRHN1/2:  thread size ½” – 13

BFVFW series
flat washers

o   Material: PVC

o   Available in multiple sizes

 

BFV655 series
rod couplings

  • Material: glass-reinforced polyurethane
  • Available in multiple sizes

 

BFVSL-3/8 and BFVSL-1/2
stop-lock kits

  • Material: glass-reinforced polyurethane

Adjustable pipe clamps

  • Completely non-metallic
  • Adjustable to imperial and metric pipe diameters
  • Fits OD sizes 3/4” (19.0) to 31/2” (88.9)
  • Design load safety factor: 3
  • Material: glass-reinforced polyurethane
  • Part numbers: BFV100, BFV200, BFV300

Non-metallic pipe clamps

  • For rigid and PVC conduit
  • Standard hardware includes: slotted round head machine screw and square nut in 316 stainless steel
  • Design load safety factor: 3
  • Material: glass-reinforced PPO
  • Part numbers: BFV2008, BFV2009, BFV2010, BFV2011, BFV2012, BFV2013, BFV2014, BFV2015, BFV2016, BFV2017

Two-hole pipe clamps

  • Design load safety factor: 3
  • Material: glass-reinforced polyester
  • Part numbers: BFP2400-2, BFP2400-3, BFP2400-4, BFP2400-6

BV650 channel spacers

  • I.D. accommodates 3/8” rod or bolts
  • Material: polyurethane

 

Beam clamps

  • BFV751J (clip included) must be used when installed on tapered flange beams
  • Design load safety factor: 3
  • Material: glass-reinforced polyurethane
  • Setscrew material: stainless steel 316, ASTM F593 Group 2, S4
  • Part numbers: BFV751-3/8, BFV751J-3/8, BFV751-1/2, BFV751J-1/2, BFV751-5/8, BFV751J-5/8, BFV755-3/8, BFV755-1/2

Clevis hangers

  • Design load safety factor: 3 at 120˚F (49˚C)
  • Insulation may be required at higher tempatures
  • Material:
    • BFV3104-1 through BFV3104-6: glass-reinforced polyurethane
    • BFV3104-8 through BFV3104-12 glass-reinforced polyester and vinyl ester 
  • Part numbers:
    BFV3104-1, BFV3104-11/2, BFV3104-2, BFV3104-6, BFV3104-8,
    BFV3104-10, BFV3104-12, BFP3104-8, BFP3104-10, BFP3104-12

Fiberglass brackets for fiberglass channel

  • Design load safety factor: 3, based on uniform loading
    • MH1—from top of bracket to center of mounting hole
    • MH2—from bottom of bracket to center of mounting hole
  • Part numbers: 
    • 6” (152mm)-24” (609mm) long bracket: 
      • BFV409 series
      • BFP409 series
    • 24” (609mm)-36” (914mm) long bracket:
      • BFV494 series
      • BFP494 series

Plates for connecting fiberglass channel

  • Material: injection-molded, glass-reinforced polyurethane, unless specified

Standard lay-in splice plates

  • Furnished in pairs with 316 stainless steel hardware
  • One pair including hardware provided with straight section
  • Expansion splice quantity subtracted
  • Model numbers: 
    • 9(Δ)-4003SS6
    • 9(Δ)-4004SS6
    • 9(Δ)-8006SS6
    • 9(Δ)-8008SS6

Expansion lay-in splice plates

  • Furnished in pairs with 316 stainless steel hardware
  • Model numbers: 
    • 9(Δ)-4013SS6
    • 9(Δ)-4014SS6
    • 9(Δ)-8016SS6
    • 9(Δ)-8018SS6
  • BFV340 – two flat plate
  • BFV129 – two splice plate
  • BFV141 – three hole flat plate
  • BFV557 – three hole flat plate
  • BFV341 – four hole splice plate
  • BFV342 – five hole splice plate
  • BFV140 – three hole flat corner plate
  • BFV143 – four hole flat corner plate
  • BFV132 – fiver hole flat cross plate
  • BFV133 – four hole flat tee plate
  • BFV135 – three hole flat gusset corner plate
  • BFV142 – four hole flat gusset corner plate
  • BFV337 – three hole flat gusset tee plate
  • BFV136 – four hole flat gusset tee plate
  • BFV532 – five hole flat gusset tee plate
  • BFV334 – seven hole flat gusset cross plate
  • BFV101 – two hole 90 degree corner angle
  • BFV103 – three hole 90 degree corner angle
  • BFV104 – four hole 90 degree corner angle
  • BFV188 – four hole 90 degree gusseted shelf angle
  • BFV558 – four hole 90 degree corner angle
  • BFV371-2G – three hole 90 degree gusseted corner angle

Post bases for
BFV22, BFP22, BFV22A and BFP22A

  • Material: glass-reinforced polyurethane
  • Part numbers: BFV280SQ, BFV321SQ

B217P
plastic closure strips

  • Available in 10 ft. (3.05m) lengths
  • Material: PVC

BFV201 and BFV202 
square washers for fiberglass channel

  • For 3/8” and ½” bolts
  • Material: injection-molded, glass-reinforced polyurethane

 

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