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ProAV Small Parts and Accessories from Windy City Wire

For commercial AV integrators, contractors, and facility teams, the details behind the rack and above the ceiling matter. Windy City Wire supplies a complete portfolio of ProAV small parts—tools, connectors, cable supports, and mounting hardware—that help you route cable cleanly, secure infrastructure safely, and keep projects on schedule. Our products and solutions are built for low-voltage and commercial AV environments, so you can standardize BOMs, simplify procurement, and install with confidence.

Why ProAV teams choose Windy City Wire

  • Professional-grade selection tailored for low-voltage and commercial AV installation.
  • Clear packaging and ordering options (price per each, pack sizes, and case quantities) to match job site needs.
  • Consistent part specifications across categories to streamline design, estimating, and purchasing.
  • Complementary to our low-voltage wire and cable solutions, enabling single-source procurement for ProAV projects.

How our small parts add value on your next project

  • Improve cable management: Choose from bridle rings, distribution rings, and “J” hooks to protect and organize AV, control, and data runs from the rack to endpoints.
  • Accelerate installation: Hammer-on beam clamps, magnetic base hooks, and screw/rod attachments reduce steps and time on lifts.
  • Maintain signal performance: Proper support spacing and smooth cable pathways help preserve bend radius and minimize unnecessary strain.
  • Standardize across job types: From conference rooms to arenas, the same attachments, boxes, and bushings scale to different site conditions.

Cable support and management

  • “J” Hooks: 3/4", 1-5/16", 2", and 4" options, including angle bracket attachments, 1/4" beam clamp attachments, wings for #12 to 1/4" rod, and hammer-on styles. Magnetic J hook versions support overhead mounting where drilling is limited.
  • Bridle Rings and Saddle Rings: Examples include Bridle Ring, 2 in. Loop, 10-24 Machine Screw Threaded Leg; 1-1/4" loop size machine screw thread with 1/4-20 threaded leg; 1-1/2" cable loop bridle ring (screw-mounted and with preassembled concrete nail/washer); and 4" cable loop bridle saddle rings with 1/4-20 threaded studs. Standard packaging is often a bag of 100 or packs of 25; price per ring; order for 1 = 1 ring.
  • Distribution Rings: 2" and 5" inside diameter distribution rings (commonly 50 per package) for structured cabling and ProAV bundles.
  • Multi Function Clip Conduit Hanger: Helps manage mixed cable runs and small conduit in tight spaces; price per clip; order for 1 = 1 clip.

Beam clamps, hangers, and attachments

  • Stamped Steel Beam Clamps: Options such as 3/4" jaw opening with 10-24 threaded holes, 3/4" jaw opening with 1/4-20, and 1/2" jaw opening steel beam clamps with 10-24 and 1/2-20 thread impressions; price per clamp; order for 1 = 1 clamp.
  • Hammer On Beam Clamp: For fast attachment without drilling. Note: MUST BE PURCHASED IN 100 PIECE INCREMENTS!
  • Malleable Iron Beam Clamps: 7/8" jaw opening with 1/4-20 threaded holes, 1-1/8" jaw opening with 3/8-16, and extra-wide 3-1/8" jaw opening with 3/8-16 threaded holes for heavier pathways.
  • Magnetic Base accessories: Useful for temporary or non-penetrating overhead support where applicable.

Wall, stud, and device mounting

  • One and Two Device Opening Mounting Brackets for 1/2" or 5/8" drywall (with mounting screws) to stage wall plates and interfaces cleanly.
  • One Gang Recessed Low Voltage Cable Plate for clean cable pass-through behind displays, codecs, and meeting room equipment.
  • Stud Wall Cable Supports and 24" T-Bar Brackets for ceiling grid and stud bay applications.

Conduit fittings, bushings, and clamps

  • Insulating Bushings: 1/2", 3/4", 1", and 2-1/2" plastic insulating bushings; threaded plastic insulating bushings; rubber/split open knockout insulating bushings for 1/2" knockout openings; and plastic knockout insulating bushings for 1/2", 3/4", and 1-1/2" knockout openings.
  • EMT/Rigid Conduit and BX/MC Cable Connectors: 1/2" insulated set screw connectors; 3/4" uninsulated compression connectors; 3/4" die cast zinc screw-in connector with insulated throat; 3/8" double-snap straight and duplex connectors for BX/MC cable.
  • Straps and Strut Hardware: 1/2" and 3/4" one-hole conduit straps; 3/4" universal two-piece EMT or rigid conduit strut clamps; zinc plated steel 1-5/8" outside diameter square strut washers for 1/4" bolt size; regular spring nuts for 1/4-20 rod.
  • ROTO-FLEX, 1/2 - 1-1/2" trade size flex conduit options for adaptable routing in AV spaces.

Junction and utility boxes, covers, and rings

  • 4" Square Junction Boxes: Welded and drawn options in 2-1/8" and 3-1/2" depths, with a range of side and bottom knockouts (1/2" and 1/2"-3/4"). Red 4" square variants available for identified pathways.
  • 4" Octagon Boxes and Handy Utility Boxes: For fixture drops, speaker connections, and device transitions; multiple knockout configurations including 1/2" and 3/4".
  • Cut-In Boxes: 4" square, 2-1/8" deep cut-in box for existing hollow walls to support retrofit AV work.
  • Ceiling Grid Span Bar assemblies with 4" square junction box for T-bar ceiling installs.
  • Device Rings and Covers: 4" square blank flat covers and 5/8" raised one-gang device rings; 4" square drawn extension rings to adapt box depth as needed.

Hardware kits and project-ready packaging details

  • Order clarity: Many items are priced per each (e.g., price per ring, price per hook, price per clamp). Where applicable, standard packaging is a bag of 100; some SKUs are stocked in packs of 25 or 50.
  • Minimums and increments: Certain items (such as hammer-on beam clamps) MUST BE PURCHASED IN 100 PIECE INCREMENTS to support job lot planning.
  • Examples: “Order for 1 = 1 ring” or “priced per each” language is shown on product pages to remove guesswork during quoting.

Firestop and consumables

  • 10.3 oz. Fire Stop Caulk, 12 tubes/case; order for 1 = 1 tube, suitable for sealing low-voltage penetrations per project specifications.

Where these solutions fit in ProAV

  • Conference and training rooms: Clean cable drops, recessed plates, and structured supports behind displays and conferencing systems.
  • Education and enterprise: Corridor pathways using “J” hooks, distribution rings, and beam clamps to route AV, control, and network cabling.
  • Hospitality and public venues: Magnetic and hammer-on attachments to speed ceiling work and minimize facility impact.
  • Broadcast and live event spaces: Robust malleable iron beam clamps and larger loop sizes for bundled cable sets and temporary rigging support points as allowed.
  • Digital signage and stadiums: Scalable support hardware (1-1/4" to 4" loops) to handle high-volume runs to displays and speakers.

Example product highlights

  • 3/4" “J” Hook with angle bracket for overhead screw-mount applications; also available with combo 10-24 & 1/4-20 beam clamp and hammer-on variants.
  • 3/4" magnetic “J” hook for overhead mounting when temporary or non-penetrating support is preferred.
  • Wall mount looped cable harnesses in 1-1/2", 2", and 4" loop sizes with 1/4-20 threaded studs; typically stocked in packs of 50 and priced per each.
  • 1/2" and 3/4" plastic insulating bushings and threaded versions to protect conductors at knockouts and box entries.
  • 4" square welded junction box, 2-1/8" deep, with mixed 1/2" and 1/2"-3/4" knockouts for flexible conduit and cable entries.

Procurement made straightforward for commercial AV

  • Built for low-voltage, ProAV, and structured cabling standards to align with commercial specifications.
  • Clear part names and thread details (10-24, 1/4-20, 3/8-16) to match hardware on-site and reduce change orders.
  • B2B-focused availability and packaging for new construction, renovations, and phased rollouts.

Partner with Windy City Wire on your next ProAV build

Count on Windy City Wire for a complete set of ProAV small parts and complementary low-voltage wire and cable solutions. Standardize on dependable hardware, simplify ordering, and keep teams focused on delivering reliable commercial AV systems. Add the items you need to your project list or request a quote from your Windy City Wire representative to get started.

Solutions: Garvin

Garvin ProAV Hardware for Low-Voltage Integrations
Windy City Wire supplies the small parts that keep professional audio video installs organized, secure, and code compliant. The Garvin category covers the jobsite essentials—J-hooks, bridle rings, beam clamps, bushings, connectors, junction boxes, device rings, mounting brackets, and related cable management hardware—that support structured cabling and commercial AV integration from rough-in through commissioning. For AV integrators, electrical contractors, and facility teams, these parts help deliver clean cable routing, reliable terminations, and serviceable systems across a wide range of industries.

Where Garvin hardware fits in ProAV systems

  • Conference rooms and collaboration spaces: Support cat, HDMI, control, and speaker cable runs with 3/4", 1-5/16", 2", and 4" J-hooks and bridle rings; finish wall drops with recessed low-voltage cable plates and device rings; use ceiling grid span bars and T-Bar brackets to mount above tiles without damage.
  • Digital signage and video walls: Route power-limited, control, and network cables across open ceilings using beam clamps, hammer-on J-hooks, and distribution rings; mount junction boxes for displays and media players where permitted.
  • Classrooms, lecture halls, and training facilities: Combine J-hooks and bridle saddle rings for projector and speaker cable paths; use 4" square boxes, extension rings, and old-work mounting brackets for retrofit; add fire stop caulk at penetrations as required.
  • Auditoriums, theaters, and houses of worship: Use malleable iron beam clamps and 2"/4" J-hooks for long horizontal runs and larger bundles; select wing or rod-attachment hooks to tie into #12 to 1/4" threaded rod and Unistrut.
  • Healthcare and labs: Protect jackets and maintain bend radius with saddle rings and insulating bushings; use magnetic-base J-hooks for temporary support during phasing and cutover to limit dust and drilling.
  • Hospitality and retail: Distribute POS, IPTV, and background music cabling with compact bridle rings and stud-wall cable supports; terminate neatly with cable plates and device rings for a clean finish.
  • Manufacturing, distribution, and warehouses: Attach to I-beams with stamped steel and malleable iron beam clamps; deploy hammer-on clamps where permitted for faster installs; use EMT connectors, strut clamps, and conduit straps for protected pathways.
  • Command centers, NOCs, and broadcast: Organize high-density rack cabling with distribution rings and looped cable harnesses; use ceiling grid hardware for overhead display arrays; specify handy utility boxes for service outlets near consoles.
  • Stadiums, arenas, and large venues: Choose extra-wide jaw beam clamps and larger J-hooks for long spans; plan for temporary magnetic J-hooks during event-based staging.
  • Transportation and public spaces: Secure signage, PA, and CCTV low-voltage runs with hammer-on J-hooks and beam clamps; add insulating bushings at knockouts to protect cable as it transitions through enclosures.

Match the attachment method to the structure

  • Steel I-beams and bar joists: Stamped steel beam clamps with 1/2" or 3/4" jaw openings and threaded holes (10-24 or 1/4-20); malleable iron beam clamps for heavier loads; hammer-on beam clamps when appropriate for flange thickness (e.g., 1/8" to 1/4").
  • Ceiling grid: 24" T-Bar brackets and ceiling grid span bars to position boxes and devices above tiles without deforming the grid.
  • Wood studs and masonry: Nail-on drive rings (5/8", 7/8", 1-1/4", 1-1/2"), screw-mounted bridle rings, and bridle rings with preassembled concrete nail and washer for direct fastening.
  • Unistrut and threaded rod: Strut clamps, square strut washers, spring nuts for 1/4-20 rod, and J-hooks with wing or angle bracket attachments.
  • Equipment racks and walls: Distribution rings (2" and 5" ID), looped cable harnesses with 1/4-20 threaded studs, and device rings for clean transitions into boxes.

Product families and typical uses

  • J-hooks and accessories: From 3/4" to 4" sizes with angle bracket, beam clamp, rod wing, hammer-on, and magnetic-base options. J-hooks are a preferred cable management hardware for maintaining bend radius on category, control, and AV signal cables in open ceilings. Magnetic J-hooks are useful for temporary support during test and balance or phased cutovers.
  • Bridle rings and saddle rings: Machine screw and wood screw styles with 10-24 and 1/4-20 threaded legs; loop sizes from 3/4" to 4". Saddle variants distribute load to reduce pinch points on sensitive AV cabling. Wall-mount looped cable harnesses with 1/4-20 studs offer tidy vertical drops near equipment racks.
  • Beam clamps: Stamped steel clamps with 1/2" and 3/4" jaw openings for light to medium support; malleable iron clamps with larger jaw openings (including extra-wide 3-1/8") and 3/8-16 threads for heavier assemblies. Hammer-on clamps speed installation when matched to flange thickness specs.
  • Distribution rings and drive rings: 2" and 5" inside diameter rings for rack-side cable dressing; nail-on drive rings for stud runs in wood framing where conduit is not required.
  • Conduit fittings and protection: Insulating bushings (plastic and threaded) for 1/2" to 2-1/2", rubber split bushings for 1/2" knockouts to protect jackets; EMT set-screw and compression connectors; die-cast zinc screw-in connectors with insulated throat; BX/MC double-snap straight and duplex connectors; one-hole conduit straps and universal two-piece EMT/rigid strut clamps.
  • Boxes, rings, and plates: 4" square welded and drawn boxes in multiple depths with assorted 1/2" and 3/4" knockouts; 4" octagon boxes; handy utility boxes with 1/2" or 3/4" knockouts; extension rings (5/8" raised device rings); recessed low-voltage cable plates; red junction boxes for identified circuits; mounting brackets for 1/2" or 5/8" drywall with screws.
  • Grid and framing accessories: Ceiling grid span bars, 24" T-Bar brackets, stud wall cable supports, and square strut washers to stabilize assemblies.
  • Firestopping: 10.3 oz fire stop caulk for sealing penetrations in rated assemblies (orderable per tube; commonly packed 12 tubes/case). Always follow local code and listing instructions.

Application highlights by industry

  • Corporate offices: Use J-hooks with 1/4" beam clamp attachments across open steel, device rings for wall plates, and distribution rings for IDF/MDF rack dressing. Pair with recessed cable plates for clean client-facing spaces.
  • Education: Old-work 4" square junction boxes with clips simplify retrofit; T-Bar brackets support projectors and displays; saddle bridle rings protect HDMI and control cables.
  • Healthcare: Insulating bushings and smooth saddle rings protect low-voltage cable jackets; fire stop caulk supports infection control policies and code compliance in rated walls.
  • Industrial/warehouse: Malleable iron beam clamps and hammer-on J-hooks handle long spans; EMT connectors and strut clamps provide rugged pathways where conduit is specified.
  • Hospitality/retail: Compact bridle rings and nail-on drive rings simplify back-of-house runs; square boxes and device rings support signage and POS drops.
  • Public venues: Extra-wide jaw beam clamps and larger 4" J-hooks carry bundles for PA, intercom, and broadcast feeds over long distances.

Planning, ordering, and jobsite efficiency

  • Quantities and packaging: Many Garvin items are priced per piece and offered in standard pack quantities (for example, bridle rings in bags of 100, certain J-hooks in packs of 25). Some beam clamps and clips must be purchased in 100-piece increments. Review “price per” and “order for 1” notes to align with your BOM and installation phasing.
  • Attachment threads and compatibility: Confirm 10-24 vs 1/4-20 threaded legs and holes before ordering to match your existing hardware, rod, and brackets.
  • Cable identification and pulling: SmartWire labeling helps technicians quickly identify cable types during routing on J-hooks and bridle rings and reduces rework during testing and turnover. RackPacks packaging keeps reels organized at the pull site, improving pull consistency through distribution rings and conduit fittings.

Best practices for code-compliant, serviceable installs

  • Cable support and bend radius: Choose the correct J-hook or bridle ring size for the bundle to avoid pinch points; use saddle styles where tighter turns are unavoidable.
  • Protection at edges: Always add insulating bushings at knockouts and conduit ends to protect low-voltage jacket integrity.
  • Separation and pathway: Maintain separation from power conductors per code; use EMT or flexible conduit with appropriate connectors where required.
  • Fire-rated assemblies: Seal penetrations with listed fire stop caulk and components as required by local authority having jurisdiction.
  • Ceiling grid integrity: Use T-Bar brackets and span bars designed for grid mounting to avoid loading ceiling tees directly.
  • Serviceability: Use distribution rings and looped cable harnesses at racks and IDFs to keep adds, moves, and changes fast and organized.

Why partner with Windy City Wire
As a B2B manufacturer focused on commercial and industrial low-voltage applications, Windy City Wire supports AV integrators and electrical contractors with the hardware and cable management supplies needed to deliver clean, reliable systems. Pair Garvin cable support and termination hardware with our low-voltage cable, SmartWire labeling, and RackPacks packaging to streamline every phase—from prefabrication and pulls to labeling, testing, and handoff.

Next steps
Specify the attachment method, ring or hook size, and box style that match your structure and cable bundle. Share your drawings and BOM with our team for a fast, accurate takeoff and guidance on pack quantities and ordering increments.

Frequently Asked Questions: Garvin

  • How do I choose the right Garvin cable support (J-hooks, bridle rings, distribution rings, looped cable harnesses) and size for Pro AV cabling?

    For light drops and patch leads, 3/4" J-hooks or 3/4" bridle rings work well. For typical AV category, control, or mic bundles, step up to 1-1/4" or 1-1/2" loops; use 2" or 4" J-hooks/looped harnesses for trunk runs or higher-density bundles. Distribution rings (2" and 5" ID) are ideal at transitions and rack entrances. Choose wall-mount looped cable harnesses with 1/4-20 threaded studs when you need a fixed tie-off on walls. Always maintain proper bend radius and avoid overfilling the loop to protect signal integrity.

  • What mounting and thread options do these Garvin supports and clamps offer?

    Common thread patterns include 10-24 and 1/4-20 on bridle rings, J-hook attachments, and stamped steel beam clamps; some malleable iron beam clamps provide 3/8-16. Beam clamp jaw openings range from 1/2" and 3/4" up to extra-wide 3-1/8", with hammer-on versions for 1/8"–1/4" flanges. Mount J-hooks via angle brackets, 1/4" beam clamps, wings for #12–1/4" rod, screw-mount plates, hammer-on options, or magnetic bases for steel overheads. Bridle rings are available with machine-screw or wood-screw legs, and several accessories include magnetic bases for quick, non-penetrating installs.

  • How are Garvin small parts priced and packaged, and are there minimums?

    Most components are priced per piece—Order for 1 = 1 hook, ring, clip, clamp, or tube. Many rings and clips ship in bulk (e.g., standard bags of 100; packs of 25 or 50); distribution rings are 50 per package. Some items carry ordering minimums—certain hammer-on beam clamps must be purchased in 100-piece increments. Consumables like Fire Stop Caulk ship 12 tubes per case (Order for 1 = 1 tube). Check each product page for exact pack counts and any minimums before finalizing your BOM.

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