CounterBalance 5 x 8 Workstation Bracket, Primed, USA

Description

The CounterBalance 5×8 Workstation Bracket is a compact, reversible steel support for floating work surfaces, shelving, computer stations, accessible vanities, and other wall-mounted installations. This made-in-USA version measures 5 by 8 inches and arrives primed, allowing the installer to apply a finish that matches the surrounding casework, wall, or surface.

Support for Work Surfaces and Shelving

The bracket attaches to load-bearing studs and places a rigid triangular support beneath the work surface. Its 5-inch vertical leg and 8-inch horizontal support arm suit shallow shelves and compact counters where a larger bracket would be visually or physically intrusive. The design can support an overhang extending up to 6 inches beyond the bracket length when the complete installation follows the surface supplier’s recommendations. Actual capacity depends on stud condition, fastener selection, bracket spacing, wall construction, surface material, and load distribution.

CounterBalance 5×8 Workstation Bracket Installation

Multiple 1/4-inch mounting holes give the installer options for fastening into the framing. Mounting hardware is not included because wall assemblies and load requirements vary. Locate sound structural framing before drilling, keep the bracket square to the work surface, and choose fasteners rated for the substrate and expected load. The reversible design allows the bracket orientation to follow the layout. For longer runs, establish a level reference line and space supports consistently so the surface load is shared across the assembly.

Specifications

Dry-fit the bracket and surface before final fastening. Confirm that plumbing, wiring, wall cleats, and other services will not interfere with the mounting pattern. Use every required fastener location for the engineered installation, then verify that each bracket is plumb, level, and fully seated against the framing. Add the work surface only after the bracket assembly is secure. For commercial or accessibility-related work, coordinate bracket placement with the project drawings, surface fabricator, and applicable design requirements rather than treating a catalog load range as a substitute for project engineering.

Compare other CounterBalance steel brackets for different arm lengths, finishes, and mounting styles. For installation demonstrations and countertop support techniques, see the Chemical Concepts application video library.

Need Help?

Need help selecting bracket size, finish, or spacing for a work surface? Call (800) 220-1966 or email [email protected].