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Corner Braces Plastic Glue Boxes Tabs Extended Up give cabinet builders a plastic corner brace that combines mechanical fastening with adhesive bonding, so corners gain support from both the brace body and any glue used in the joint. The brace is made of high impact, specially compounded plastic material, which resists shattering under normal stapling or screw-driving forces and keeps the corner reinforcement intact during assembly. This same plastic can be stapled through without shattering, allowing fast production stapling directly through the brace body into the cabinet, which helps keep parts from shifting as the carcass is pulled together. The brace will also accept glue, so adhesive can be used together with staples or screws at the corner, adding another layer of bond strength where panels meet. Tabs projecting up from the brace extend into the corner area, providing additional bearing surface against the cabinet parts for extra support.
The corner brace uses off-center screw holes to provide easier screw gun access into the corner of the cabinet, so the driver can approach from a more open angle and seat screws with less interference from adjacent panels. Because the brace can be stapled through without shattering, installers can lock the brace in place quickly with staples before or after driving any screws, which supports faster assembly on production lines or in the shop. The brace will also accept glue, allowing adhesive to be applied at the brace contact surfaces, so glue and mechanical fasteners can work together to reinforce the joint. With a length of 3-5/8 inches and a depth of 3/4 inch, the brace lays out a consistent footprint along the corner, which helps repeat placement and alignment from cabinet to cabinet.
These corner braces fall within the Corner Braces and Glue Blocks product class, so they are suited for reinforcing cabinet corners and similar casework joints where additional support is needed. The 3-5/8 inch length runs along a useful section of the cabinet corner, providing reinforcement close to the intersection of panels while still fitting common cabinet dimensions. At 3/4 inch deep, the brace works along the edge of the panel, giving a defined strip of support without occupying large interior space that might interfere with shelves or storage. Tabs projecting up from the brace extend into the inside corner of the cabinet, helping the brace reference against the cabinet walls so positioning is consistent when setting multiple braces in a run of cabinets. The translucent construction allows these braces to sit in visible interior corners without strongly contrasting against many light-colored surfaces, which supports a clean interior appearance.
The high impact, specially compounded plastic material provides a brace body that handles the driving force from staples and screws without shattering, which keeps the reinforcement intact during installation and handling. Off-center screw holes are set so a screw gun can approach the corner of the cabinet with improved access, helping installers drive screws straight into the cabinet material instead of angling around tight corners. The ability to be stapled through without shattering means the brace can be fixed quickly at multiple points, so panels stay pulled into the corner while glue cures or while other fasteners are added. Because the brace will also accept glue, adhesive can be applied between the brace and cabinet surfaces, allowing the glue bond to share load with the mechanical fasteners. The 3-5/8 inch long and 3/4 inch deep size keeps brace placement predictable, which supports repeatable layouts across jobs and helps maintain consistent build quality.
These corner braces are made of high impact, specially compounded plastic material, which helps them resist shattering under normal stapling and screw-driving loads during cabinet assembly.
The corner brace off-center screw holes provide easier screw gun access into the corner of the cabinet, so the driver bit has more clearance and screws can be driven more directly into the cabinet material.
These corner braces can be stapled through without shattering, allowing fast mechanical fastening directly through the brace body into the cabinet while keeping the brace intact.
These corner braces will also accept glue, so adhesive can be applied at the brace contact surfaces to supplement staples or screws in the cabinet corner joint.
The corner braces are 3-5/8 inches long and 3/4 inch deep, providing a consistent footprint along the cabinet corner that supports repeatable placement and reinforcement.
The manufacturer part number is H-0445-NAT-ETH, which identifies this specific translucent corner brace with tabs extending up in the Hughes Supply line.
These Hughes Supply corner braces bring together high impact, specially compounded plastic construction, off-center screw holes, and a design that can be stapled through and will also accept glue, giving cabinet builders a defined way to reinforce corners. With braces measuring 3-5/8 inches long by 3/4 inch deep and featuring tabs projecting up, the layout and bearing area stay consistent from cabinet to cabinet. For projects that call for translucent reinforcement in the Corner Braces and Glue Blocks class, this H-0445-NAT-ETH part provides a clearly defined option to support your next run of cabinet builds.
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Sold in: 100 Each |  PGH445E-C Mfr# PGH445E | Corner Braces Plastic Glue Boxes Tabs Extended Up, Translucent - 100 Each |
Sold In: 1200 Each