{"product_id":"1-1-2-x-9-18ga-safety-plate","title":"1-1\/2 X 9 18GA SAFETY PLATE","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1sn81dd\" data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"173\"\u003e🧾 What it is:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"306\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"213\"\u003elong, thin steel protective plate\u003c\/strong\u003e that is nailed over studs to prevent nails or screws from penetrating hidden pipes or wires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"311\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"dtksom\" data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"337\"\u003e🔧 Breaking it down:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"534\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"33hodp\" data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"409\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"353\"\u003e1-1\/2 × 9\u003c\/strong\u003e → Size of the plate (1.5 inches wide × 9 inches long)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gq1j36\" data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"476\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"420\"\u003e18GA\u003c\/strong\u003e → 18-gauge steel thickness (moderate duty protection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uspw37\" data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"534\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eSAFETY PLATE\u003c\/strong\u003e → Stud guard \/ nail protection plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"c5okp3\" data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"567\"\u003e🔧 What it’s used for:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"614\"\u003eInstalled in wood or metal framing to protect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"750\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nykhfk\" data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eElectrical NM cable (Romex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19qzcod\" data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"683\"\u003ePEX, CPVC, or copper water lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zvt6rg\" data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eGas tubing in walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qros9t\" data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"750\"\u003eLow-voltage wiring (data, alarm, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"765\"\u003eIt is placed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"906\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"164zx1j\" data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eOver drilled holes in studs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10ez0h5\" data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eAt shallow wiring\/plumbing runs close to stud faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n5ew60\" data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eAnywhere fasteners might hit concealed utilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"911\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"oowtmi\" data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"933\"\u003e⚙️ Key features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mw2s3i\" data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"974\"\u003e18-gauge hardened steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ylalhv\" data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003ePre-punched nail holes for fast installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1osc592\" data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eGalvanized or zinc-coated to resist corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tjpboj\" data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eCovers a wide area (9\" length provides extended protection zone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q5tssf\" data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eRequired by building code when utilities are too close to stud surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"METAL PRODUCTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52411307065633,"sku":"SP0918","price":0.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1905\/1041\/files\/download_2_c8e700d4-01a5-4888-931e-8df9fb74faaa.jpg?v=1778189124","url":"https:\/\/standardvmi.com\/products\/1-1-2-x-9-18ga-safety-plate","provider":"Standard Plumbing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}