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Super-Cushioning Foam U-Channels
The open top allows these foam U-channels to slide over and cushion an edge. Use them in packaging applications. This polyethylene foam has closed-cell construction, which restricts water, air, and gases from being absorbed.
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- Color: Green, Black, or Blue
- Temperature Range: Not Rated
- Cell Type: Closed
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Flexibility: Semi-Rigid
- Density: Green and Blue: 1.7 lbs./cu. ft.; Black: 2.3 lbs./cu. ft.
- Pressure to Compress 25%: Not Rated
- Tensile Strength Rating: Not Rated
- Oil-Resistance Rating: Not Rated
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.
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Outside | Inside | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wd. | Wd. Tolerance | Ht. | Ht. Tolerance | Wd. | Ht. | Hardness | Straightness Tolerance | Each | |
3 ft. Lg. | |||||||||
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 | 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 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 |
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 |
4 ft. Lg. | |||||||||
1/8" Wall Thick. (-0.02" to 0.02") | |||||||||
| 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 |
| 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 |
3/16" Wall Thick. (-0.02" to 0.02") | |||||||||
| 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. | 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. | 00000000 | 000000 |
5 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. (-0.02" 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. | 0000000 | 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 |
| 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. | 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. | 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. | 0000000 | 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. | 0000000 | 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. | 0000000 | 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. | |||||||||
1/8" 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 |
| 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 |
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 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") | |||||||||
| 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 | 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 |
Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE U-Channels
- Color: White
- Temperature Range: -350° to 500° F
- Tensile Strength: 2,170-2,800 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: 3.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Good)
- Hardness: Durometer 52D-55D (Medium Soft)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, SAE AMS3671, ASTM D1710, UL 94 V-0
With a naturally slippery surface, these PTFE U-channels are useful in fabrications that require sliding action, such as frames for panel doors. They surpass most plastics when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures. They’re also excellent electrical insulators and easy to machine.
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Outside | Inside | |||||||||
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| Wall Thick. | Wall Thick. Tolerance | Ht. | Ht. Tolerance | Wd. | Wd. Tolerance | Ht. | Wd. | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | |
| 1/16" | -0.015" to 0.015" | 19/32" | -0.050" to 0.050" | 1/2" | -0.050" to 0.050" | 1/2" | 3/8" | 0000000 | 000000 | |
| 9/64" | -0.015" to 0.015" | 25/32" | -0.050" to 0.050" | 1 7/8" | -0.050" to 0.050" | 0.641" | 1.594" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 3/16" | -0.015" to 0" | 2 1/4" | -0.050" to 0.050" | 2 1/2" | -0.050" to 0.050" | 2 1/16" | 2 1/8" | 0000000 | 000000 | |
Slippery UHMW Polyethylene U-Channels
- Color: White
- Temperature Range: -20° F to 180° F
- Tensile Strength: 4,350-5,800 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: 16.8 ft.-lbs./in. (Excellent)
- Hardness: Durometer 65D-67D (Medium)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM D4020, ASTM D4976, ASTM D6712, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
Fabricate frames and parts for use in areas where scuffs, scrapes, and strikes are a factor. These UHMW U-channels have a slippery surface and excellent abrasion, wear, and impact resistance.
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Outside | Inside | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ht. | Ht. Tolerance | Wd. | Wd. Tolerance | Ht. | Wd. | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | |
1/8" Wall Thick. | ||||||||
| 3/4" | -0.030" to 0.030" | 1 1/4" | -0.030" to 0.030" | 5/8" | 1" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1/4" Wall Thick. | ||||||||
| 3/4" | -0.030" to 0.030" | 1" | -0.030" to 0.030" | 3/8" | 1/2" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 7/8" | -0.030" to 0.030" | 1 1/2" | -0.030" to 0.030" | 1/2" | 1" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1" | -0.080" to 0.080" | 2" | -0.030" to 0.030" | 5/8" | 1 1/2" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1" | -0.030" to 0.030" | 2 1/2" | -0.030" to 0.030" | 5/8" | 2" | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1" | -0.030" to 0.030" | 3" | -0.053" to 0.053" | 5/8" | 2 1/2" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
3/8" Wall Thick. | ||||||||
| 1" | -0.020" to 0.020" | 3" | -0.030" to 0.030" | 5/8" | 2 1/4" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1 1/4" | -0.030" to 0.030" | 4 1/4" | -0.050" to 0.050" | 7/8" | 3 1/2" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
Chemical-Resistant PVC U-Channels
- Color: Gray
- Temperature Range: 5° to 140° F
- Tensile Strength: 7,000-7,800 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 0.7-3 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R110-R120 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
Build frames, railings, tracks, and supports for use in chemical-processing applications. These U-channels are PVC Type 1, which stands up to acids and alkalies. They are easy to thermoform and provide excellent electrical insulation.
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Outside | Inside | 5 ft. Lg. | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall Thick. | Wall Thick. Tolerance | Ht. | Ht. Tolerance | Wd. | Wd. Tolerance | Ht. | Wd. | Each | |
| 0.060" | -0.007" to 0.007" | 0.590" | -0.059" to 0.059" | 0.510" | -0.051" to 0.051" | 0.530" | 0.390" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 0.066" | -0.008" to 0.008" | 0.787" | -0.079" to 0.079" | 0.944" | -0.094" to 0.094" | 0.721" | 0.812" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.080" | -0.010" to 0.010" | 1.456" | -0.146" to 0.146" | 2.510" | -0.251" to 0.251" | 1.376" | 2.350" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.080" | -0.010" to 0.010" | 1.650" | -0.165" to 0.165" | 1.140" | -0.114" to 0.114" | 1.570" | 0.980" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.100" | -0.012" to 0.012" | 0.787" | -0.079" to 0.079" | 3.540" | -0.354" to 0.354" | 0.687" | 3.340" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 0.137" | -0.016" to 0.016" | 0.787" | -0.079" to 0.079" | 1.870" | -0.187" to 0.187" | 0.650" | 1.596" | 00000000 | 00000 |
Polypropylene U-Channels
- Color: White
- Temperature Range: 45° to 210° F
- Tensile Strength: 4,060-4,930 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: 0.9-1.9 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R80-R90 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM D4101, UL 94 HB
Often used when fabricating guide rails and parts for use in laboratories, these U-channels have a hard, slippery surface that cuts easily without binding. Polypropylene won’t swell when exposed to water and is a good electrical insulator.
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Clear Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate U-Channels
- Color: Clear
- Temperature Range: -40° to 200° F
- Tensile Strength: 8,960 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Rockwell R118 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: UL 94 HB
Use these polycarbonate U-channels to fabricate display racks and instrument gauge covers. Polycarbonate is comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon.
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High-Temperature Silicone Rubber U-Channels
- Color: Red
- Temperature Range: -60° to 400° F
- Tensile Strength: 700 psi
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
The open top allows U-channels to slide over an edge. Use them as seals and trim. Silicone, also called polysiloxane, offers good resistance to ozone and salt water.
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