100OverheadElectrical

Simple Straight Rod

Rigid overhead support for conduit, MC/AC cable and similar utilities.

Configured per order and shipped assembled: the contractor selects the fastener for the substrate, the footprint orientation, and the length for what is being supported.

Give us the size, drop and service and we’ll spec the part number and quote the build.

MC/AC cable and EMT on one drop

MC/AC cable and EMT on one drop.

Rated capacity

90 lbs
Support rated load, listed per ICC-ES PMG-1840 Table 1
6 - 120 in.
Overall length. Any length up to 10' on request.
4:1
Minimum factor of safety on ultimate tested capacity per ICC-ES LC1041 and UL 2239
ICC-ES PMG mark of conformityQR code linking to ICC-ES PMG listing PMG-1840ICC-ES Evaluated
PMG-1840

The rated load applies to the support assembly only; the attachment to structure is evaluated separately. Dry locations only, per the listing.

Ready to ship

Stock parts, ready to order

Need something specific? Build a custom part number →
Ready to ship100A01B01C24

Simple Straight Rod, 24 in. overall length

A
A01 PD157-114W · 1-1/4" x 0.157 Pin, 1" Embed
B
B01 90 deg foot (S90)
C
C24 Overall length 24 in.

Assembly capacity: 90 lbs 4000psi NWC · 90 lbs 3000psi LWC with Metal Deck

Ready to ship100A01B01C36

Simple Straight Rod, 36 in. overall length

A
A01 PD157-114W · 1-1/4" x 0.157 Pin, 1" Embed
B
B01 90 deg foot (S90)
C
C36 Overall length 36 in.

Assembly capacity: 90 lbs 4000psi NWC · 90 lbs 3000psi LWC with Metal Deck

Ready to ship100A01B01C42

Simple Straight Rod, 42 in. overall length

A
A01 PD157-114W · 1-1/4" x 0.157 Pin, 1" Embed
B
B01 90 deg foot (S90)
C
C42 Overall length 42 in.

Assembly capacity: 90 lbs 4000psi NWC · 90 lbs 3000psi LWC with Metal Deck

Ready to ship100A01B01C48

Simple Straight Rod, 48 in. overall length

A
A01 PD157-114W · 1-1/4" x 0.157 Pin, 1" Embed
B
B01 90 deg foot (S90)
C
C48 Overall length 48 in.

Assembly capacity: 90 lbs 4000psi NWC · 90 lbs 3000psi LWC with Metal Deck

Ready to ship100A01B01C60

Simple Straight Rod, 60 in. overall length

A
A01 PD157-114W · 1-1/4" x 0.157 Pin, 1" Embed
B
B01 90 deg foot (S90)
C
C60 Overall length 60 in.

Assembly capacity: 90 lbs 4000psi NWC · 90 lbs 3000psi LWC with Metal Deck

Custom order

Build a custom part number

Simple Straight Rod with callouts
A
Fastener
A01 · PD157-114W
1-1/4" x 0.157 Pin, 1" Embed.
B
Footprint
B01 · 90 deg foot (S90)
S90 footprint, rated 90 lbs per ICC-ES PMG-1840 Table 1. Mounts to the underside of the structure; the fastener loads in tension.
C
Overall length
C24 · 24 in.
Overall length, 6 in. to 120 in.

Ready to ship options are available above. Any other combination is built to order.

Part number100A01B01C24Ready to ship
Configured assembly capacity (tension)
SubstrateFastener (tension)AssemblyGoverned by
4000psi NWC275 lbs90 lbsSupport
3000psi LWC with Metal Deck115 lbs90 lbsSupport

Seismic limit: per ASCE 7, power actuated fasteners are limited to 90 lbs of tension in Seismic Design Categories C (Ip = 1.5), D, E, and F.

03 · Notes

From the Technical Data Sheet

  • Rigid connection to structure eliminates the need to tie off to the ceiling grid below. NEC 300.11(A).
  • Safety end cap on the free end.
  • Finish: zinc plated.
  • Support spacing governed by the applicable local building code.
  • Dry locations only, per the listing.
  • Rated load carries a minimum 4:1 factor of safety on ultimate tested capacity per ICC-ES LC1041 and UL 2239.
  • The rated load applies to the support assembly only; the attachment to structure is evaluated separately (Section 01).
  • Drawings not to scale.

Send the spec. We’ll build the support.

Size, drop, and service. We’ll spec the part number and quote the build.