Oatey Company 335321 Stud Guard 1.5x3 in 16 Gauge 25 Pack

Product Description

The OATEY COMPANY 335321 is a self-nailing stud guard designed to protect pipes, cables, and wiring from fastener penetration through framing members. Measuring 1.5 inches wide by 3 inches tall and formed from 16-gauge steel, this nail plate installs directly over framing studs and joists wherever plumbing or electrical lines run too close to the face of the wood. Each package contains 25 individual guards. Licensed plumbers and electricians rely on these plates during rough-in to meet code requirements that mandate mechanical protection when a pipe or wire is within 1.25 inches of the framing surface.

This stud guard is used in residential and light commercial framing applications. It is most commonly installed during plumbing rough-in to shield PEX, CPVC, or copper supply lines, and during electrical rough-in to protect NM cable or conduit runs. The self-nailing design allows the plate to be driven into the stud face without requiring a separate fastener, speeding up installation during high-volume framing work.

Key Features

• Self-nailing design installs without a separate fastener — integral nail tabs drive directly into the stud face
• 16-gauge steel construction provides resistance to nail and screw penetration
• 1.5 x 3 inch face covers standard pipe and cable clearance zones
• Sold in a package of 25 units for multi-point rough-in jobs
• Suitable for both plumbing and electrical protection applications

Compatibility

Designed as a standard nail plate for use with wood stud and joist framing in residential and light commercial construction where pipes or wiring require mechanical protection per applicable plumbing and electrical codes.

Installation Notes

Nail plates are typically installed by licensed plumbers or electricians during the rough-in phase before drywall is hung. Position the plate over the framing member directly in front of the pipe or cable run and drive the integral nails flush using a hammer. Refer to the International Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, or NEC as applicable for minimum clearance and nail plate requirements in your jurisdiction. No pipe cutting or system shutdown is required for nail plate installation, but the overall water or electrical system should be inspected before walls are closed.

Technical Specifications

• Width: 1.5 inches
• Height: 3 inches
• Gauge: 16 GA
• Fastening Type: Self-nailing
• Package Quantity: 25 per package
• Weight: 1.6 pounds

Standard Information

• Brand: OATEY COMPANY
• Manufacturer Part Number: 335321