Crouse-Hinds Gangable Steel Switch Box — Model TP178
The Crouse-Hinds TP178 is a 3×2 gangable steel switch box with 2-1/2 inch depth, designed for wiring with armored and metal clad cable. It includes mounting ears, four side cable clamps, two 1/2 inch side knockouts, and one 1/2 inch bottom knockout. UL approved for use with aluminum interlocking grounding metal-clad cable, Type MCIA (Southwire MCAP).
Key Features
- Gangable design for multiple device installations
- 2-1/2 in. depth
- Includes mounting ears for easy installation
- 4 side cable clamps for armored and metal clad cable
- 2 side knockouts and 1 bottom knockout (all 1/2 in.)
- UL approved for Type MCIA aluminum interlocking metal-clad cable (Southwire MCAP)
Specifications
- Size: 3×2
- Depth: 2-1/2 in.
- Material: Steel
- Color: Gray
- Knockouts: (2) 1/2 in. side, (1) 1/2 in. bottom
- Cable Clamps: 4 side
- Manufacturer: Crouse Hinds (Eaton)
- Model: TP178
- UPC: 78618910178
Applications
Used in commercial and industrial electrical wiring installations for mounting switches, receptacles, and devices with armored or metal-clad cable systems. The gangable design allows adjacent boxes to be combined for multi-gang device configurations.



