Gray Metal South mp5816 Mending Plate 5x8 in 16 Gauge

Product Description

The GRAY METAL SOUTH mp5816 is a 16-gauge steel mending plate measuring 5 inches x 8 inches, designed to shield pipes and wiring from nail or screw penetration during construction and finishing work. This type of protective plate is stamped with a 16-gauge marking to confirm material thickness at a glance. Plumbers, HVAC installers, and electricians use mending plates wherever supply lines, drain lines, refrigerant tubing, or low-voltage wiring run through wood framing members that are subject to drywall fasteners or finish nails. The plate sits flush against the framing face and acts as a hard barrier between the fastener and the concealed run.

This mending plate is suited for residential and light commercial construction applications. It is commonly installed on wall studs, floor joists, and top or bottom plates wherever pipe or wiring passes within the code-required clearance distance from the framing edge. The 5-inch x 8-inch footprint provides broad coverage for runs that span a wide framing section or where multiple lines are bundled together in one chase location.

Key Features

• 16-gauge steel construction stamped with gauge marking for field verification
• 5-inch x 8-inch plate size for broad coverage across framing members
• Protects pipes and wiring from nail and screw penetration
• Flat profile installs flush against studs, joists, and plates
• Sold individually, allowing quantity purchase matched to job scope

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style protective mending plate for use in residential and light commercial framing applications where pipes or wiring require nail and screw protection per applicable building codes.

Installation Notes

Mending plates are typically installed by licensed plumbers, HVAC technicians, or electricians before wall cavities are closed. Position the plate over the framing face so it fully covers the pipe or wiring run, then fasten according to local building code requirements. Confirm plate placement meets the nail-zone clearance requirements specified in the applicable mechanical, plumbing, or electrical code for your jurisdiction before closing the wall.

Technical Specifications

• Gauge: 16
• Width: 5 inches
• Length: 8 inches
• Unit of Measure: Each

Standard Information

• Brand: GRAY METAL SOUTH
• Manufacturer Part Number: mp5816