Quick answer
For most jobs, buy the Bridle Ring, 2 in ID (JH808-100). It has a 2 inch inside diameter and a 1/4 x 20 thread, and it comes 100 to a box.
Bridle rings compared
| Product | Price | Part | Size | Mount | Sold as | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridle Ring, 2 in ID | $140.86 | JH808-100 | 2 in inside diameter | 1/4 x 20 thread | Box of 100 | Permanent supports, fastened by its 1/4 x 20 thread |
| Magnetic Bridle Ring, 2 in | $95.75 | JH808M-10 | 2 in | Magnet | Box of 10 | Steel beams and deck, no drilling |
| Magnet Mount | $69.15 | MAG420-10 | 1/4-20 threaded socket | Rare earth magnet | Box of 10 | Mounting HPH J-hooks and bridle rings on steel |
| Xtender Pole 12 ft | $374.09 | JH712 | 12 ft, three sections | Not applicable | 1 pole | Setting J-hooks and wire overhead, ceilings up to 18 ft |
What a bridle ring is for
A bridle ring is a ring on a threaded shank or a mount that holds a small bundle of cable along a wall, a beam or a ceiling. It is common for short drops, runs along walls, and small bundles where a J-hook is more than the job needs. For larger bundles running across a ceiling, a J-hook gives the cable a wider surface to rest on. Our J-hook buyer's guide covers those.
Our picks, and who each one is for
Bridle Ring, 2 in ID (JH808-100): the threaded ring
The Bridle Ring has a 2 inch inside diameter and a 1/4 x 20 thread. It comes 100 to a box, which suits a crew doing a whole floor. It fastens with its 1/4 x 20 thread.
Load rating: we do not quote one. Platinum's published specs give the thread and inside diameter, not a load.
Magnetic Bridle Ring, 2 in (JH808M-10): steel without drilling
The Magnetic Bridle Ring is a 2 inch ring on a magnet, sold 10 to a box. It is for steel beams, steel deck and steel equipment, where drilling is not allowed or not worth it.
What it does not do: it only holds to steel a magnet can grip. On wood, concrete or aluminum, use the threaded ring. Our magnetic vs mechanical bridle rings post compares the two in detail.
Magnet Mount (MAG420-10)
The Magnet Mount is a rare earth magnet mount with a 1/4-20 threaded socket for HPH J-hooks and bridle rings, 10 per box.
What it does not do: like the magnetic ring, it only holds to steel a magnet can grip.
Xtender Pole 12 ft (JH712)
If you set J-hooks and wire overhead from the floor, the Xtender Pole is a 12 ft, three-section pole for ceilings up to 18 ft. It is an overhead install pole, not a tool for fishing cable inside walls.
Using bridle rings and J-hooks on the same job
Most commercial jobs use both. A typical layout:
- Main run across the ceiling: J-hooks, spaced along the path, carrying the full bundle. Our J-hook guide covers which hook to buy, and the spacing guide covers how far apart.
- Branches to a room or a device: bridle rings, once the bundle has split down to a few cables.
- Drops down a wall to an outlet, camera or access point: bridle rings, threaded where you can fasten, magnetic on steel.
Count each type separately when you order. Most J-hooks come 25 to a box, the threaded bridle ring 100 to a box, and the magnetic ring 10 to a box.
Bridle rings we do not sell
nVent Caddy and Minerallac make bridle rings that most electricians and low-voltage crews have seen. We do not sell them.
How to choose
- What are you fastening to? Steel you will not drill: the magnetic ring. Anything else: the threaded ring.
- How big is the bundle? Small bundles and drops: a 2 in bridle ring. Larger bundles across a ceiling: a J-hook.
- How many supports? The threaded ring comes 100 to a box, the magnetic ring 10 to a box.
- Permanent or temporary? A threaded ring stays where you put it. A magnetic ring can be moved, which also means it can be knocked loose.
Related reading
Frequently asked questions
What is a bridle ring used for?
To hold a small bundle of low-voltage cable to a wall, beam or ceiling structure, often on short drops and runs along walls.
What size bridle ring do I need?
Pick a ring with room for the bundle plus cable added later. Both of our bridle rings are 2 inch. For a bundle larger than a 2 inch ring holds comfortably, use a J-hook.
What thread does the JH808-100 bridle ring use?
1/4 x 20.
How much weight can a bridle ring hold?
We do not quote one for our bridle rings. Platinum's published specs give the thread size and inside diameter, not a load. Keep bundles small and support them at regular spacing.
Bridle ring or J-hook?
Bridle rings for small bundles, drops and wall runs. J-hooks for larger bundles running across a ceiling. See our J-hook buyer's guide.
Shop bridle rings
See every bridle ring, J-hook and install pole on our cable management page.
