Clipsal | Vertical Recessed Mounting Bracket 84mm Fixing Centres | Electro-Galvanised Steel
The Clipsal 155VNAR is a vertical accessory mounting bracket for timber stud construction, precision stamped from 1.2mm electro-galvanised steel strip. The 155VNAR has a 76 x 52mm aperture on 84mm fixing centres, with recessed mounting centres and skew fixing nails supplied. It is specified for Slimline and Eclipse installations where the plate is oriented on the vertical axis.
Setting a vertical plate on a timber stud without a bracket means working with packers and shims, then finding the alignment has moved once the plasterboard is installed. The 155VNAR fixes the mounting centres at rough-in, driving straight into the stud through its skew fixing nails. The recessed mounting centres hold the fixing points behind the sheeting line, so the finished plate sits flush against the wall rather than proud of it. That removes the corrective packing normally needed at every vertical position along a run.
Rough-in productivity depends on how quickly each point is set and checked square. The 155VNAR fixes off in seconds and holds its alignment while carpenters and plasterers work around the frame. At 92 grams the bracket is economical to carry in quantity, so one carton covers a whole house without repeated trips to the vehicle. The electro-galvanised finish protects the pressing against surface corrosion inside the cavity between rough-in and fit-off.
Features
- 1.2mm electro-galvanised steel — precision stamped from steel strip, giving the bracket a rigid section that resists twisting during nail-off.
- 84mm fixing centres — matches the standard fixing pitch used across Slimline and Eclipse plate mounting.
- 76 x 52mm aperture — clears the mechanism body and the cable tails sitting behind a vertical plate.
- Vertical orientation — the 155VNAR sets the aperture on the long axis for vertically mounted plates and mechanisms.
- Skew fixing nails supplied — the bracket arrives with its nails, so nothing extra needs picking from the fixings tray.
- Recessed mounting centres — the fixing points sit back from the face so the plate finishes flat against the sheeting.
- Stud mount design — nails directly to the face of a timber stud rather than spanning between noggings.
- 130 x 90mm rectangular body — gives a broad footprint on the stud face for a stable fix.
- 22mm depth — the bracket body projects 22mm, keeping the fixing plane close to the stud face.
- 92 gram unit weight — light enough to carry brackets for an entire house rough-in in a single box.
- Timber fixing only — the 155VNAR nails into timber studs and is not made for steel stud or masonry fixing.
- Declared material compliance — Schneider Electric declares the 155VNAR free of SVHC under REACh, with published RoHS documentation.
Where to use
- New residential rough-in — the 155VNAR sets vertical points on timber studs before the frame gets sheeted.
- Vertical plate work — suits Slimline and Eclipse installations where the plate and mechanism run on the vertical axis.
- Timber-framed extensions — nails straight to the stud during additions, second-storey work, and granny flats.
- Renovation rewires — used where existing sheeting is stripped back to the frame and points are reset.
- Garage and shed fit-outs — provides a fixed mounting point in stud-framed outbuildings and workshops.
- Repeat points across a run — the 155VNAR keeps every vertical point on the same 84mm fixing centres through a whole job.
The 155VNAR is a timber-fixing bracket and is not intended for steel stud framing or masonry substrates. It carries no weatherproof or IP rating, so its use is limited to enclosed internal wall cavities rather than exposed or damp positions. The bracket is sized to 84mm mounting centres only, and plates built on a different fixing pitch will not line up.