Orbit Industries 4PB Round Ceiling Pancake Switch Box

Product Description

The ORBIT INDUSTRIES 4PB is a round ceiling pancake switch box designed for residential and commercial electrical wiring installations. Built from 16-gauge sheet steel, this shallow-profile box is intended for ceiling-mount applications where a low-clearance enclosure is required. It accommodates five half-inch knockouts, making it adaptable to standard conduit and cable entries. Electricians and electrical contractors install this type of box during rough-in wiring to house ceiling fixtures, junction points, or switch connections where wall depth is limited or structural framing sits close to the finished surface.

The 4PB is suited for both new construction and retrofit ceiling installations in residential homes and light commercial buildings. Its pancake profile keeps the box flush or near-flush against ceiling joists or concrete surfaces, which is a common requirement in finished basement ceilings, concrete slab ceilings, and tight framing cavities. The steel construction meets standard durability expectations for an electrical enclosure in dry or damp-location ceiling installations.

Key Features

• Shallow pancake profile designed for low-clearance ceiling mount applications
• 16-gauge sheet steel construction for rigid, durable enclosure
• Five half-inch knockouts for flexible conduit or cable entry routing
• 4-inch round form factor fits standard ceiling fixture canopies
• Suitable for residential and light commercial wiring installations

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation ceiling pancake box compatible with standard 4-inch round ceiling fixture mounting configurations in residential and commercial electrical systems.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with applicable NEC requirements and local electrical codes. Always de-energize the circuit at the breaker panel and verify the circuit is dead with a non-contact voltage tester before working inside the enclosure. Secure the box firmly to framing or a structural surface rated for the fixture load before pulling conductors. Do not exceed the cubic-inch fill capacity of the box as calculated per NEC box fill requirements.

Technical Specifications

• Shape: Round
• Box Type: Ceiling Pancake
• Diameter: 4 inches
• Material: 16-gauge sheet steel
• Knockout Size: 0.5 inches
• Number of Knockouts: 5
• UPC: 835243010123

Standard Information

• Brand: ORBIT INDUSTRIES
• Manufacturer Part Number: 4PB