B-Line

B-LINE PRODUCTS

B-Line began as a bolted framing manufacturer and has since added several major product lines such as: cable tray, pipe hangers, spring steel fasteners, telecommunication support systems, electrical enclosures, meter-mounting equipment, and electronic cabinets.

BOLTED FRAMING/CHANNEL

In 1956, B-Line began producing bolted framing. B-Line acquired Kin-Line, a West Coast manufacturer of bolted framing and pipe hangers, in 1990 to increase manufacturing capacity. B-Line channel is roll-formed from high quality structural steel on modern roller mills and is available in a wide variety of materials, sizes and protective finishes. B-Line has also added a complete line of non-metallic products
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B-Line's bolted framing line includes:

Channel
Connection Fittings
Concrete Inserts
Pipe Straps
Beam Clamps

CABLE TRAY

B-Line started manufacturing cable tray in 1972. Cable tray products were originally used for power cable distribution and support in the utility and heavy industrial markets. Today, cable tray is used to support data and communication cabling as well

Expanding markets have increased the demand for different types of cable tray. In 1993, B-Line introduced a complete line of non-metallic cable tray. In 1995, B-Line introduced Cent-R-Rail, a center-supported cable tray designed for low-voltage cables. In 1998, B-Line responded with its newest offering, wire basket runway. In 1999, B-Line introduced its NEMA 12B Redi-Rail aluminum cable tray.

B-Line's cable tray support systems include:

Metallic Cable Trays
Non-Metallic Cable Trays
Cable Channel
Cent-R-Rail (Center Spine) Systems
Wire Basket Cable Support

PIPE HANGERS

In 1980, B-Line introduced a comprehensive line of pipe hangers and supports to expand its presence in the mechanical market. To support the new product line, B-Line opened an additional manufacturing and distribution facility in Norcross, Georgia, which has since been relocated to Ellaville, Georgia.

B-Line's mechanical pipe support system includes:

Beam Attachments
Suspension Rods
Clamps
Rollers
Pipe Hangers
Vibration Control Products

SPRING STEEL FASTENERS

B-Line's reputation as the leader in support systems continued to grow with the introduction of a complete line of fastening systems. In 1990, B-Line launched spring-steel fasteners as a natural extension of its product lines for the electrical market.

Spring steel fasteners are light-duty labor saving products, designed to support:

Electrical boxes
Conduit
Cables
Lighting
Plain and Threaded Rod

COMM/DATA (TELECOMMUNICATION) SUPPORT SYSTEMS

As part of a continuing effort to expand and explore new opportunities for growth, B-Line acquired Saunders Brothers Company, located in Santa Fe Springs, California, in 1991. This acquisition enabled B-Line to broaden its business by entering a new market, telecommunications. The broad array of cable runway, relay racks, and accessories, allows B-Line to serve both the telco and customer premise segments of this market.

B-Line's latest addition to the telecommunication family is wire basket cable support runway. This cable support system combines strength, lightweight construction and unmatched adaptability.

Our full telecom supports line includes:

Steel and Aluminum Equipment Racks
Four Types of Cable Runways
Network Bays
Wire Management Products
Products for Seismic Zone 4 Applications
Wire Basket Cable Support / Runway

ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURES

In 1993, B-Line acquired Circle AW, a precision electrical enclosure manufacturer located in Portland, Oregon and Modesto, California. For more than 50 years, Circle AW has forged a reputation for excellence, building a comprehensive line of commercial and industrial enclosures for the electrical and electronic markets.

B-Line manufactures its enclosures using state-of-the-art equipment and designs them to surpass industry standards. Our most recent addition is a full line of non-metallic enclosures designed for harsh, corrosive environments.

Our full line of electrical enclosures includes:

Type 1, 3R and 12 Wireway and Trough
Type 1, 3 and 3R Commercial Enclosures
Type 12/13, 4 and 4X Industrial Enclosures
Disconnect Enclosures
Modular Enclosures
Consoles and ConsoletsPushbutton Enclosures
An Extensive Variety of Climate Control Products

ELECTRONIC CABINETS

In 1996, to further enhance its position in the telecommunications and electrical markets, B-Line acquired Electronic Metal Products (EMP), an electronic enclosure manufacturer located in Aurora, Colorado. Electronic enclosures are used in the telecommunications, electronics, data and computer industries.

Free-Standing Vertical Cabinets
Wide Body Cabinets
LAN Consoles
Wall Mount Cabinets
A Complete Line of Accessories

SAFETY (GRIP STRUT®) & SPECIALTY GRATING SYSTEMS

In 2008, Cooper B-Line acquired GS Metals Corporation to expand its offering of metal products and systems used in commercial and industrial construction worldwide. Products include Grip Strut®, a slip resistant metal walkway used in industry and transportation; and GRATE-LOCK® Mezzanine Grating, an interlocking steel flooring panel.

RAILCAR PRODUCTS

In addition to grating products, Cooper B-Line also added Railcar Products to its offering when it acquired GS Metals.

This product group includes:

End Platforms
Brake Steps
Running Boards