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	Material Material

Fiberglass

FRP Fiberglass

Carbon Fiber

	Shape Shape


U Channel	Hat Channel

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	Outside Width Outside Width

	Inside Width Inside Width

	Length Length

	Wall Thickness Wall Thickness

	Outside Height Outside Height

	Color Color

	Black		Gray
	Red		Green

	Inside Height Inside Height

	Performance Properties Performance Properties

	Flexibility Flexibility

	Rigid

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

Yes

	Inside Channel Width Inside Channel Width

3/4"

1 1/4"

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

Less than 150° F

200° to 249° F

250° to 499° F

	Dielectric Strength Dielectric Strength

35-200 V/mil

200-600 V/mil

Not Rated

	Inside Corner Shape Inside Corner Shape

Square

Round

	Hardness Rating Hardness Rating

Hard

Not Rated

	Outside Corner Shape Outside Corner Shape

Round

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Strut Channel Framing Component Strut Channel Framing Component


Channel	Corner Bracket

Surface Bracket

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

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Slotted Hole

Solid

Fiberglass channel is nonconductive with good resistance to chemicals and salt water. It's about half the weight of aluminum. Its thicker walls make it incompatible with strut channel components that require internal installation.

6'8" length channel is for use with beams spaced 6 ft. apart. The length allows 4" on each end to attach the channel to the beam.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Slotted Hole—1" Slot Lg. × 3/8" Slot Wd.

	Channel
Material	Ht.	Wd.	Thick.	Inside Channel Wd.		1 ft.	1 1/2 ft.	2 ft.	3 ft.	4 ft.	5 ft.	6 ft.	6'8"	8 ft.	10 ft.
Gray Fiberglass	1 5/8"	1 5/8"	0.16"	3/4"	0000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	0000000

Solid

	Channel
Material	Ht.	Wd.	Thick.	Inside Channel Wd.		1 ft.	1 1/2 ft.	2 ft.	3 ft.	4 ft.	5 ft.	6 ft.	6'8"	8 ft.	10 ft.
Gray Fiberglass	1 5/8"	1 5/8"	0.188"	1 1/4"	0000000	00000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000	000000

Corner Strut Channel Brackets

Fiberglass brackets are nonconductive with good resistance to chemicals and salt water. They're about half the weight of aluminum.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

90° Angle

	Lg.
Style	(A)	(B)	Thick.	Temperature Range, °F	Hole Dia.	Fasteners Included		Each
For 1 5/8" Channel Wd.
Gray Fiberglass
4	4"	4"	3/8"	-30° to 200°	7/16"	No	000000000	000000

45° Outside Angle

	Lg.
Style	(A)	(B)	Thick.	Temperature Range, °F	Hole Dia.	Fasteners Included		Each
For 1 5/8" Channel Wd.
Gray Fiberglass
17	2 5/16"	3"	1/4"	-30° to 200°	9/16"	No	000000000	000000

Surface Strut Channel Brackets

Fiberglass brackets are nonconductive with good resistance to chemicals and salt water. They're about half the weight of aluminum.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Straight

	Lg.
Style	(A)	(B)	Thick.	Hole Dia.	Fasteners Included		Each
For 1 5/8" Channel Wd.
Gray Fiberglass
2	4 7/8"	1 5/8"	3/8"	7/16"	No	000000000	000000
3	6 1/2"	1 5/8"	3/8"	7/16"	No	000000000	00000

Cross

	Lg.
Style	(A)	(B)	Thick.	Hole Dia.	Fasteners Included		Each
For 1 5/8" Channel Wd.
Gray Fiberglass
5	4 7/8"	4 7/8"	3/8"	7/16"	No	000000000	000000

Elbow

	Lg.
Style	(A)	(B)	Thick.	Hole Dia.	Fasteners Included		Each
For 1 5/8" Channel Wd.
Gray Fiberglass
6	3 1/4"	3 1/4"	3/8"	7/16"	No	000000000	000000
10	4 7/8"	4 7/8"	3/8"	7/16"	No	000000000	00000

Tee

	Lg.
Style	(A)	(B)	Thick.	Hole Dia.	Fasteners Included		Each
For 1 5/8" Channel Wd.
Gray Fiberglass
11	4 7/8"	3 1/4"	3/8"	7/16"	No	000000000	000000
13	4 7/8"	4 7/8"	3/8"	7/16"	No	000000000	00000

Any Angle

	Lg.
Style	(A)	(B)	Thick.	Hole Dia.	Fasteners Included		Each
For 1 5/8" Channel Wd.
Gray Fiberglass
14	5 1/4"	1 5/8"	3/8"	7/16"	No	000000000	000000

Arc-Resistant GPO3 Fiberglass U-Channels

Color: Red
Tensile Strength: 10,000-15,000 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: 8.2-12 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
Hardness: See table
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: UL 94 V-0

These GPO3 fiberglass U-channels are often used for electrical applications in humid environments. They are arc and track resistant, plus they have better electrical insulation properties than FRP fiberglass. Made of fiberglass-reinforced polyester, they're also called polyester-grade industrial laminate.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Outside				Inside
Wd.	Wd. Tolerance	Ht.	Ht. Tolerance	Wd.	Ht.	Hardness	Straightness Tolerance		Each
3 ft. Lg.
1/16" Wall Thick. (-0.015" to 0.015")
2 3/16"	-0.062" to 0.062"	3/4"	-0.062" to 0.062"	2 1/16"	11/16"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	00000000	000000
1/8" Wall Thick. (-0.025" to 0.025")
2 9/16"	-0.063" to 0.063"	1 7/32"	-0.032" to 0.032"	2 5/16"	1 3/32"	Barcol 50 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	0000000	00000
1/8" Wall Thick. (-0.02" to 0.02")
2"	-0.062" to 0.062"	9/16"	-0.062" to 0.062"	1 3/4"	7/16"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	00000000	00000
2"	-0.062" to 0.062"	13/16"	-0.062" to 0.062"	1 3/4"	11/16"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	00000000	00000
2 5/16"	-0.062" to 0.062"	3/4"	-0.062" to 0.062"	2 1/16"	5/8"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	00000000	00000
3 19/32"	-0.062" to 0.062"	1 1/8"	-0.062" to 0.062"	3 11/32"	1"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	00000000	00000
4 1/2"	-0.062" to 0.062"	2 1/2"	-0.062" to 0.062"	4 1/4"	2 3/8"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	00000000	00000
9 21/32"	-0.062" to 0.062"	1 5/8"	-0.062" to 0.062"	9 13/32"	1 1/2"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	00000000	00000
5/32" Wall Thick. (-0.02" to 0.02")
5 1/2"	-0.062" to 0.062"	1 1/4"	-0.062" to 0.062"	5 3/16"	1 3/32"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	00000000	00000
3/16" Wall Thick. (-0.025" to 0.025")
3 9/16"	-0.063" to 0.063"	2 9/16"	-0.032" to 0.032"	3 3/16"	2 3/8"	Barcol 50 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	0000000	00000
4"	-0.063" to 0.063"	1 3/8"	-0.032" to 0.032"	3 5/8"	1 3/16"	Barcol 50 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	0000000	00000
4 3/4"	-0.063" to 0.063"	1 5/8"	-0.032" to 0.032"	4 3/8"	1 7/16"	Barcol 50 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	0000000	00000
3/16" Wall Thick. (-0.02" to 0.02")
4"	-0.062" to 0.062"	1 3/8"	-0.062" to 0.062"	3 5/8"	1 3/16"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	00000000	00000
8 1/2"	-0.062" to 0.062"	2 11/16"	-0.062" to 0.062"	8 1/8"	2 1/2"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	0000000	000000
1/4" Wall Thick. (-0.025" to 0.025")
6 1/2"	-0.040" to 0.040"	2 3/4"	-0.020" to 0.020"	6"	2 1/2"	Barcol 50 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	0000000	00000
1/4" Wall Thick. (-0.02" to 0.02")
2"	-0.062" to 0.062"	1"	-0.062" to 0.062"	1 1/2"	3/4"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	0000000	00000
3"	-0.062" to 0.062"	7/8"	-0.062" to 0.062"	2 1/2"	5/8"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	00000000	00000
3"	-0.062" to 0.062"	1 1/2"	-0.062" to 0.062"	2 1/2"	1 1/4"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	00000000	00000
4"	-0.062" to 0.062"	1 1/8"	-0.062" to 0.062"	3 1/2"	7/8"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	00000000	00000
4 1/2"	-0.062" to 0.062"	2 1/2"	-0.062" to 0.062"	4"	2 1/4"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	00000000	000000
3/8" Wall Thick. (-0.025" to 0.025")
11 9/32"	-0.062" to 0.062"	1 5/8"	-0.062" to 0.062"	10 17/32"	1 1/4"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	0000000	000000
6 ft. Lg.
1/16" Wall Thick. (-0.015" to 0.015")
2 3/16"	-0.062" to 0.062"	3/4"	-0.062" to 0.062"	2 1/16"	11/16"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	00000000	00000
1/8" Wall Thick. (-0.025" to 0.025")
2 9/16"	-0.063" to 0.063"	1 7/32"	-0.032" to 0.032"	2 5/16"	1 3/32"	Barcol 50 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	0000000	00000
1/8" Wall Thick. (-0.02" to 0.02")
2"	-0.062" to 0.062"	9/16"	-0.062" to 0.062"	1 3/4"	7/16"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	00000000	00000
2"	-0.062" to 0.062"	13/16"	-0.062" to 0.062"	1 3/4"	11/16"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	00000000	00000
2 5/16"	-0.062" to 0.062"	3/4"	-0.062" to 0.062"	2 1/16"	5/8"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	00000000	00000
3 19/32"	-0.062" to 0.062"	1 1/8"	-0.062" to 0.062"	3 11/32"	1"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	00000000	00000
4 1/2"	-0.062" to 0.062"	2 1/2"	-0.062" to 0.062"	4 1/4"	2 3/8"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	0000000	000000
9 21/32"	-0.062" to 0.062"	1 5/8"	-0.062" to 0.062"	9 13/32"	1 1/2"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	00000000	000000
5/32" Wall Thick. (-0.02" to 0.02")
5 1/2"	-0.062" to 0.062"	1 1/4"	-0.062" to 0.062"	5 3/16"	1 3/32"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	00000000	000000
3/16" Wall Thick. (-0.025" to 0.025")
3 9/16"	-0.063" to 0.063"	2 9/16"	-0.032" to 0.032"	3 3/16"	2 3/8"	Barcol 50 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	0000000	00000
4"	-0.063" to 0.063"	1 3/8"	-0.032" to 0.032"	3 5/8"	1 3/16"	Barcol 50 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	0000000	00000
4 3/4"	-0.063" to 0.063"	1 5/8"	-0.032" to 0.032"	4 3/8"	1 7/16"	Barcol 50 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	0000000	00000
3/16" Wall Thick. (-0.02" to 0.02")
4"	-0.062" to 0.062"	1 3/8"	-0.062" to 0.062"	3 5/8"	1 3/16"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	00000000	000000
8 1/2"	-0.062" to 0.062"	2 11/16"	-0.062" to 0.062"	8 1/8"	2 1/2"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	0000000	000000
1/4" Wall Thick. (-0.025" to 0.025")
6 1/2"	-0.040" to 0.040"	2 3/4"	-0.020" to 0.020"	6"	2 1/2"	Barcol 50 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	0000000	00000
1/4" Wall Thick. (-0.02" to 0.02")
2"	-0.062" to 0.062"	1"	-0.062" to 0.062"	1 1/2"	3/4"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	0000000	00000
3"	-0.062" to 0.062"	7/8"	-0.062" to 0.062"	2 1/2"	5/8"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	0000000	00000
3"	-0.062" to 0.062"	1 1/2"	-0.062" to 0.062"	2 1/2"	1 1/4"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	00000000	00000
4"	-0.062" to 0.062"	1 1/8"	-0.062" to 0.062"	3 1/2"	7/8"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	00000000	000000
4 1/2"	-0.062" to 0.062"	2 1/2"	-0.062" to 0.062"	4"	2 1/4"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	00000000	000000
3/8" Wall Thick. (-0.025" to 0.025")
11 9/32"	-0.062" to 0.062"	1 5/8"	-0.062" to 0.062"	10 17/32"	1 1/4"	Rockwell M95 (Hard)	0.050" per ft.	0000000	000000

Arc-Resistant GPO3 Fiberglass Hat Channels

Color: Red
Temperature Range: -50° F to 265° F
Tensile Strength: 10,000-15,000 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: 8.2-12 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
Hardness Rating: Barcol 50 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: No
Specifications Met: UL 94 V-0

Unlike similar U-channels, these GPO3 fiberglass hat channels have flanges for mounting to flat surfaces. Use them to route and insulate wire in humid environments. All of these hat channels are arc and track resistant. They also have better electrical insulation properties than FRP fiberglass. Made of fiberglass-reinforced polyester, they're often called polyester-grade industrial laminate.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Outside				Inside			3 ft. Lg.		6 ft. Lg.
Width	Width Tolerance	Height	Height Tolerance	Width	Height	Straightness Tolerance		Each		Each
1/8" Wall Thick. (-0.02" to 0.02")
4 19/32"	-0.062" to 0.062"	7/8"	-0.062" to 0.062"	4 11/32"	3/4"	0.050" per ft.	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
5"	-0.062" to 0.062"	1 3/8"	-0.062" to 0.062"	4 3/4"	1 1/4"	0.050" per ft.	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
3/16" Wall Thick. (-0.02" to 0.02")
9 9/16"	-0.062" to 0.062"	2 3/8"	-0.062" to 0.062"	9 5/16"	2 1/4"	0.050" per ft.	00000000	00000	00000000	000000

Structural FRP Fiberglass U-Channels

Color: Green
Temperature Range: -60° F to 140° F
Tensile Strength: 7,000-30,000 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: 4-25 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
Hardness: Barcol 45 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: Yes

Made of fiberglass-reinforced polyester, these FRP fiberglass U-channels are an alternative to wood in structural applications. They are strong and lightweight.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Outside				Inside			5 ft. Lg.		10 ft. Lg.
Wd.	Wd. Tolerance	Ht.	Ht. Tolerance	Wd.	Ht.	Straightness Tolerance		Each		Each
1/8" Wall Thick. (-0.013" to 0.013")
2"	-0.094" to 0.094"	9/16"	-0.094" to 0.094"	1 3/4"	7/16"	0.050" per ft.	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
3/16" Wall Thick. (-0.019" to 0.019")
3 1/2"	-0.094" to 0.094"	1 1/2"	-0.094" to 0.094"	3 1/8"	1 5/16"	0.050" per ft.	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
1/4" Wall Thick. (-0.025" to 0.025")
3"	-0.094" to 0.094"	7/8"	-0.094" to 0.094"	2 1/2"	5/8"	0.050" per ft.	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
3"	-0.094" to 0.094"	1"	-0.094" to 0.094"	2 1/2"	3/4"	0.050" per ft.	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
4"	-0.094" to 0.094"	1 1/8"	-0.094" to 0.094"	3 1/2"	7/8"	0.050" per ft.	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
6"	-0.094" to 0.094"	1 5/8"	-0.094" to 0.094"	5 1/2"	1 3/8"	0.050" per ft.	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
8"	-0.094" to 0.094"	2 3/16"	-0.094" to 0.094"	7 1/2"	1 15/16"	0.050" per ft.	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

Ultra-Strength Lightweight Carbon Fiber U-Channels

Color: Black
Tensile Strength: 103,000 psi (Excellent)
Fiber Tensile Stiffness: Standard (33-36 msi)
Maximum Temperature: 275° F
Impact Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Not Rated
For Use Outdoors: No

Often used to make railings, edge covers, and other structural framing parts, these carbon fiber U-channels add stiffness and strength to applications without adding a lot of weight. They’re similar in strength to 6061 aluminum yet lighter in weight. With a plain weave and 0°/90° construction layup, all are easy to machine. They won’t splinter when cut.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Outside				Inside		36" Lg.		74" Lg.
Width	Width Tolerance	Height	Height Tolerance	Width	Height		Each		Each
Checked Glossy U-Channels
0.05" Wall Thickness (-0.06" to 0.06")
2 1/8"	-0.125" to 0.125"	1"	-0.126" to 0.126"	2"	0.945"	00000000	0000000	00000000	0000000
2 1/8"	-0.125" to 0.125"	1 1/4"	-0.128" to 0.128"	2"	1.195"	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
2 1/8"	-0.125" to 0.125"	1 1/2"	-0.132" to 0.132"	2"	1.445"	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
3 1/8"	-0.125" to 0.125"	1 1/2"	-0.132" to 0.132"	3"	1.445"	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
3 1/8"	-0.125" to 0.125"	1 3/4"	-0.134" to 0.134"	3"	1.695"	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
0.06" Wall Thickness (-0.06" to 0.06")
4 1/8"	-0.125" to 0.125"	2"	-0.136" to 0.136"	4"	1.935"	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
4 1/8"	-0.125" to 0.125"	2 1/4"	-0.138" to 0.138"	4"	2.185"	00000000	000000	00000000	000000