Hubbell BDS85U Bus-drop Support Grip 0.850-1 Inch Steel

Product Description

The HUBBELL BDS85U is a bus-drop support grip designed for light-duty support of flexible cable in industrial and commercial electrical installations. Built from galvanized steel, it provides corrosion resistance along with the structural strength needed to relieve strain, pull, vibration, and flexing at cable-to-bus duct connections. The grip accepts conductors ranging from 0.850 to 1 inch in diameter, features an 8-inch mesh length and an 8-inch bale length, and carries a rated breaking strength of 1,400 pounds. It is UL listed and CSA certified, meeting standard requirements for use in governed electrical work.

This support grip is applied where flexible cable connects electrical machinery to bus ducts in manufacturing facilities, commercial buildings, and industrial plants. The design handles the mechanical stresses that occur at drop cable terminations, making it a practical solution for electricians managing bus-duct distribution systems where movement and vibration are ongoing concerns.

Key Features

• Galvanized steel construction for corrosion resistance and long-term durability
• Conductor range: 0.850 to 1 inch diameter
• 8-inch mesh length and 8-inch bale length
• Breaking strength rated at 1,400 pounds
• Relieves strain, pull, vibration, and flexing at bus-duct cable connections
• UL listed and CSA certified

Compatibility

Designed for light-duty support of flexible cable in bus-duct systems where conductor diameter falls between 0.850 and 1 inch.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed electricians in accordance with applicable NEC requirements. De-energize the bus duct and associated circuits completely before attaching or adjusting the support grip. Verify that the conductor diameter falls within the 0.850 to 1 inch rated range before securing the mesh over the cable. Confirm that the grip is seated and the bale is properly anchored to the support structure before restoring power.