eFab is the powerful, comprehensive rough-in solution that allows you to design and order Steel City prefab assemblies online and have them delivered directly to the job site for fast installation.
eFab™ by Thomas & Betts is an online tool that lets electrical contracting professionals design, order and schedule shipment of Steel City® prefabricated rough-in electrical assemblies. Instead of sourcing parts in odd quantities and paying for delivery, assembly and inventory through the prefabricator, electrical contracting professionals can specify and order any Steel City prefab assembly online.
The eFab tool lets users select from popular preconfigured combinations; or, the eFab Configurator enables commercial construction professionals to design prefabricated electrical assemblies for their specific installations. It provides access to cloud-based 3D modeling for custom design down to the most exacting detail, and to an online library with an unlimited number of configurations. Designers using the eFab Configurator will also find:
- Quote generation and submission
- Layout drawings
- A complete bill of material
- 3D image and DXF file downloading
- Labor Savings Calculator – view actual savings on each assembly
Shipment of Steel City prefabricated rough-in electrical assemblies is also managed online. Since electricians do not have to assemble the components in the field, eFab can reduce labor costs by more than 50 percent. You can have assemblies shipped direct to the jobsite – on time, in the right quantities and ready to be installed. Shipments can feature project-specific packaging and labeling for additional on-site efficiency, and orders can be palletized to reduce packaging and waste.
Steel City Prefabricated Assemblies include:
- Steel City boxes and covers. A complete solution for mounting devices and fixtures in walls and ceilings.
- Steel City floor boxes. Aesthetic and durable solutions for in-floor power and communications distribution for any floor type, including concrete slab, wood sub-floor, and raised access flooring.
- Steel City commercial fittings. Metallic and non-metallic fittings and accessories for a range of armored and sheathed cable, conduit and tubing.
- Steel City hardware. A full complement of hangers, fittings, hardware, threaded rod and accessories to complete any metal framing project.
eFab™ Saves Money On:
- Process Improvements. eFab lets you design, quote,and order your in-wall rough-in electrical systems and manage it all online.
- Labor. Custom-designed assemblies can save more than 50% on in-wall rough-in installation costs.
- Materials. Special eFab ARRA and Buy-America assemblies can reduce overall material costs by up to 40%.
- Logistics. Ordering assemblies in exact quantities and direct-to-job-site delivery with project-specific packaging and labeling reduce material handling and inventory costs.
- Waste. Palletized eFab assemblies reduce on-site packaging and waste.
