Laser Level and Cutting Guide Ensure Neat, Accurate Raceway Installation

Legrand/Wiremold has introduced a unique way to improve the ease and accuracy of installing Wiremold® 500 and 700 Series raceway. The new Metal Raceway Laser Level and Cutting Guide simplifies and streamlines raceway installation and saves time by making it easier for one person to do the job.

The cutting guide, which attaches to a stepladder with a thumb screw, provides a secure channel for the saw so that cuts are straight and true. In addition to Wiremold 500 and 700 Series raceway, the cutting guide also accommodates 1/2" conduit and 3/8" threaded rod.

Once sections have been cut to length, the laser level ensures that the raceway will be perfectly aligned horizontally and vertically. The level works with both boxes and raceway fittings. Use it to properly align the box base on the wall; then slide the device over the base tongue and establish a level line as a guide to make holes for raceway mounting clips. The laser level also has a guide slot that connects to corner fittings, ensuring a 90º angle. The level uses built-in magnets for attaching to metal surfaces and push pins for sheetrock.

Ballroom Box Withstands Heavy Loads, Offers Capacity and Flexibility

Legrand/Wiremold has introduced new floor boxes that withstand the heavy loads associated with wheeled vehicles in locations such as hotel ballrooms, exhibition halls, convention centers, entertainment venues, museums, and automobile showrooms. These boxes feature rugged construction, including heavy-duty covers, and provide ample capacity for power, communication, and audio/video devices. New CCBBS Series small ballroom floor boxes are designed for above-grade (CCBBS) and on-grade (CCBBS-OG) concrete floors. CCBBS-OG boxes have an epoxy coating as an extra layer of protection for when the box is used in contact with the earth.

CCBBS Series small ballroom floor boxes provide up to 12 gangs of proprietary and industry-standard faceplates for power, communications, and A/V. Power options include standard duplex 20A and 30A receptacles, GFCI, Hospital Grade, and Turnlok receptacles. The open A/V system accommodates devices from a wide range of manufacturers such as Ortronics®, Extron® Electronics, Crestron®, and others. These floor boxes also feature designed-in features for ease of installation, including a minimum of 3" of wiring capacity behind each device face plate, ¾" to 2" trade size knockouts, and a removable/repositionable divider for separation of services.

The heavy-duty cast aluminum cover has been designed and tested to meet static loads of 25,000 lbs. The cover, which has a self-closing handle, rotates 180° to provide full access to the interior of the box. Two large cable egress areas offer plenty of capacity and flexibility for wires and cables. Covers designed for carpet installations maximize carpet and minimize the amount of metal showing.

TopGuard™ protection prevents water, dirt and debris from entering the floor box compartments and devices. CCBBS Series floor boxes have been UL listed to U.S. and Canadian safety standards for carpet, tile, and wood covered concrete floors.