Orbit Industries 3PB-NM Steel Pancake Switch Box Nm Clamps

Product Description

The ORBIT INDUSTRIES 3PB-NM is a steel pancake electrical switch box designed for use in residential and commercial wiring installations. Constructed from 16-gauge sheet steel, this shallow-profile box provides a compact, durable enclosure for standard wiring applications. It ships with NM clamps pre-installed, simplifying rough-in work for nonmetallic-sheathed cable runs. The box offers 3.9 cubic inches of interior volume, meeting NEC fill requirements for typical switch or device installations in tight spaces such as ceiling or wall surfaces where standard-depth boxes will not fit.

This pancake box is suited for residential new construction and retrofit wiring projects where a low-profile electrical enclosure is required. The pre-installed NM clamps make it particularly appropriate for runs using NM-B cable in wood-framed structures. Its shallow depth makes it a practical choice for surface-mounted luminaire or device installations on finished ceilings and walls. Licensed electricians and experienced wiring contractors are the primary installers for this type of enclosure.

Key Features

• 16-gauge sheet steel construction for rigid, durable enclosure
• NM clamps included for nonmetallic-sheathed cable entry
• 3.9 cubic inch interior volume supports standard NEC box-fill calculations
• Pancake profile designed for shallow-depth installations
• Circular pryouts for flexible conduit or cable entry configuration
• One 1/2-inch and four 1/2-inch knockouts plus three 3/8-inch pryouts for wiring flexibility

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard-fit steel pancake switch box for residential and commercial wiring enclosure applications requiring a shallow-profile, NM-clamp-equipped box.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with applicable NEC requirements for box fill, grounding, and cable securing. De-energize all circuits at the panel before beginning work on any electrical enclosure. Secure all NM cable entries using the provided clamps and verify conductor fill does not exceed the rated 3.9 cubic inches. Do not modify the box by enlarging knockouts or removing factory-installed clamps.

Technical Specifications

• Box Type: Pancake Switch Box
• Material: 16-gauge sheet steel
• Interior Volume: 3.9 cubic inches
• Knockouts: One 1/2-inch, four 1/2-inch circular pryouts
• Pryouts: Three 3/8-inch
• Cable Clamps: NM clamps included
• UPC: 835243001404

Standard Information

• Brand: ORBIT INDUSTRIES
• Manufacturer Part Number: 3PB-NM