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8 x 34-1/2 Extra-Large Floating Shelf Bracket is a Federal Brace steel bracket that mounts to the wall to create a floating shelf appearance, so you can support storage or display surfaces without visible supporting structure. The bracket uses 0.25 inch thick heavy duty steel, which provides a solid base for carrying substantial loads in everyday shelf applications. Its gloss black powder coated finish covers the entire steel body, giving the bracket a finished look where edges are visible while also protecting the steel surface in typical indoor environments. This bracket belongs to the Floating Shelves and Concealed Brackets product class, so it is designed to disappear behind the shelf material for a clean visual result in closets, garages, or general shelving installations.
This Federal Brace floating shelf bracket mounts directly to wall studs using its sets of 1 inch slots, so the load transfers into framing for the specified carrying capacity. Slots are 16 inches on center from the center of one slot to the center of the next, aligning with standard stud spacing to simplify layout. The bracket is installed in studs using these slots for maximum carry capacity, which helps the 200 pound rating translate into real support for heavy shelf contents. Arms extend from both ends of the 34.50 inch long bracket for insertion into a floating shelf box or other shelf material, so the shelf structure slides over the arms rather than sitting on top of an exposed bracket.
This 34.50 x 1.65 x 8 inch bracket fits applications where a long floating shelf or run of shelving needs concealed support along the wall. Its 8 inch arm projection is matched to a 10 inch deep shelf, so the arms sit back from the front edge while still reaching far enough into the shelf material to carry load. Arms extend from both ends of the bracket, allowing them to insert into a floating shelf box or other shelf material you choose to use, which supports both prebuilt boxes and custom shelf constructions that can be bored or built around the arms. The bracket belongs to the Shelf, Closet and Garage Organization category, so it suits storage walls, media walls, or closet shelving that must read as clean and unobstructed. Because each floating shelf bracket can hold 100 pounds and the floating shelf has a 200 pound carrying capacity, this size supports heavier-duty shelving where real storage weight is expected.
The 0.25 inch thick steel body helps the arms resist deflection when loaded, which keeps the shelf line level across the 34.50 inch span under typical use. Four slots are provided along the length for adjusting the placement as needed, so the bracket position can shift slightly while still engaging studs and aligning with shelf layout marks. The slots are 16 inches on center, so the bracket naturally lands on common stud positions, reducing layout time and supporting predictable fastening points across a wall. Arms extend from both ends, engaging a longer section of the shelf interior, which spreads the load within the shelf box or other material and reduces stress at any single entry point. By presenting a gloss black powder coated finish, the bracket keeps visible portions visually consistent, which matters on open installations where the wall connection or any exposed steel might be seen near the shelf back edge.
The bracket arms have an 8 inch projection to support a 10 inch deep shelf, so the arm reaches well into the shelf while keeping the support recessed from the front edge.
The floating shelf bracket carries 200 pounds each, and each floating shelf bracket can hold 100 pounds, which defines the loading expectations for storage or display layouts.
The 0.25 inch steel bracket mounts in studs using sets of 1 inch slots that are 16 inches on center, so fasteners drive into framing at standard spacing.
This extra-large floating shelf bracket measures 34.50 inches long, 1.65 inches high, and has 8 inch arms, matching the SAP description of 34.50 x 1.65 x 8.
The Federal Brace floating shelf bracket is heavy duty steel powder coated with a gloss black finish, which provides a dark, consistent appearance at the wall.
The arms extend from both ends of the bracket for insertion into a floating shelf box or any other shelf material you choose to use, supporting custom shelf construction.
The Federal Brace 8 x 34-1/2 Extra-Large Floating Shelf Bracket pairs 0.25 inch heavy duty steel with an 8 inch arm projection and 200 pound carrying capacity, giving you concealed support sized for a 10 inch deep shelf. Its 34.50 inch length, 16 inch on center slots, and arm extensions from both ends suit stud-mounted floating shelves where a gloss black finish matches other hardware. Choose this bracket when a long floating shelf needs hidden structure that ties directly into wall framing.
Sold In: 1 Each
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Sold in: 1 Each | FB167185 Mfr# 167185 | 8" x 16-3/4" Medium Floating Shelf Bracket, Black Finish | ||||
Sold in: 1 Each | FB165245 Mfr# 165245 | 8" x 22-1/2" Large Floating Shelf Bracket, Black Finish | ||||
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