Eaton BB5 Hands Free Box Support Bracket

January 31, 2023

The new BB5 Hands Free Box is designed to reduce the installation cycle time by as much as 15 seconds per bracket. This doesn’t seem like a big number until you really start to calculate the number of brackets installed on typical multi-tenant buildings, offices, and other commercial or health care facilities.

Hands free box bracket features

With a simple push, the new Hands-Free Stud Mounting Bracket holds itself onto the stud until secured with a screw.   

  • Marty Mouse ears to retain the box when plaster ring is removed
  • Rabbit Ears to attach a plaster ring for data devices without using a box
  • Accepts 4”, 4-11/16” and 5” box sizes
  • Built-in, snap off back support extension for studs from 2.5” to 6” studs 
  • No need to measure box heights – features interlocking brackets to easily and quickly mount boxes side-by-side
  • Faster daisy chain boxes; two brackets mount to the same side of the stud

Go HERE for more information

Related Articles


Latest Articles


Changing Scene

  • Nominations Now Open for 8th Biennial MEET Innovation Awards

    Nominations Now Open for 8th Biennial MEET Innovation Awards

    February 13, 2026 The Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology Show (MEET) is pleased to announce that the ‘MEET Innovation Awards’ will return as part of the 2026 edition of the show. The purpose of these awards is to recognize innovative products in the industry. Individuals and businesses are encouraged to nominate themselves or others by completing this online form no Read More…

  • 2026 ECABC Hall of Fame Nominations

    2026 ECABC Hall of Fame Nominations

    February 12, 2026 On June 2nd, ECABC will hold a Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as part of their Awards Gala Dinner at the Association’s 2026 Conference and AGM in Kelowna. ECABC would like to invite you to nominate an extraordinary individual from the electrical industry to join the organizations esteemed Hall of Fame! Induction into the Read More…

  • Canada Introduces New Auto Strategy by Expanding EV Charging Infrastructure Across the Country

    Canada Introduces New Auto Strategy by Expanding EV Charging Infrastructure Across the Country

    February 12, 2026  On February 5, Canada announced its new Automotive Strategy. The strategy includes a new five-year Electric Vehicle Affordability Program and enhanced charging infrastructure through investments through the Canada Infrastructure Bank’s $1.5-billion Charging and Hydrogen Refuelling Infrastructure Initiative. Canada has installed more than 30,000 electric vehicle chargers across the country through Natural Resources Canada’s Read More…

  • Nova Scotia & NSCC Launch Institute of Skilled Trades

    Nova Scotia & NSCC Launch Institute of Skilled Trades

    February 12, 2026 The Province and Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) are launching the Institute of Skilled Trades (IST) to provide students and apprentices with modern training and equipment to develop the skills employers need – today and in the future. The IST and skilled trades training at NSCC will now be guided by an Read More…