The channel U is a U-shaped material, it belongs to the family of structural steels such as IPR and IPS beams, it stands out for being a key element in the construction and structural industry, providing support and resistance to projects, Due to its design it can support both vertical and horizontal loads.
The channel U is a family material of structural profiles such as IPR and IPS beams. Thanks to its U shape, it can support loads both horizontally and vertically. Its main function is to provide support and stability in structural projects.
• Construction: it is used as a beam or girder in the construction of buildings, warehouses, warehouses, residences, bridges and structures. Its main function is to provide support.
• Manufacturing: in the manufacture of machinery, equipment, bodies, as well as plant structures, due to its strength and resistance.
• Energy: for the construction of plants or ships, as well as platforms, bridges or any other structural project in this industry, due to its ability to withstand large weight loads.
• Agricultural: in the design of structures in farms, stables, warehouses, among others.
• Transportation: for the manufacture of bridges and structures for trains, subways, trucks, trailers, among others that require a system to support large loads.
Overall, channel U can be used for a wide range of applications across industries due to its strength and bearing capacity.
1. Variety: we can find different sizes, cants and weights.
2. Versatility: it is a material that can be used for different applications as we have mentioned, it can also be complemented very well with materials such as IPR beam, PTR, sheets and plates.
3. Quality: it is made using the ASTM A36, A572 GR50 standard, which highlights its mechanical properties.
4. Easy installation: thanks to its shape, it is easy to place, which considerably reduces installation times.
5. Resistance: it is a very strong material with great support capacity.
6. Duration: being a very resistant material makes it a durable material when exposed to certain weather conditions.
7. Savings: thanks to its resistance and weight, it is easy to transport, install and requires little maintenance compared to other material options, all of this represents savings in installation costs.
In short, channel U is a viable option thanks to its strength, versatility, and durability.
ASTM A36, A572 GR50 Standard
| U Channel | |||||||
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| Standard Specification ASTM A36, A572 GR50 | |||||||
| Theoretical Weights Table | |||||||
| Web (d) | Flange (b) | Web Thickness (tw) | Weight | ||||
| mm | Inches | mm | Inch | mm | Inch | Kg/m | Lib/Ft |
| 76.2 | 3 | 34.8 | 1.37 | 3.35 | 0.13 | 5.21 | 3.50 |
| 35.8 | 1.40 | 4.32 | 0.17 | 6.10 | 4.10 | ||
| 101.6 | 4 | 40.2 | 1.58 | 3.17 | 0.12 | 6.70 | 4.50 |
| 40.2 | 1.58 | 4.67 | 0.18 | 8.04 | 5.40 | ||
| 152.4 | 6 | 48.7 | 1.91 | 5.1 | 0.2 | 12.20 | 8.20 |
| 51.6 | 2.03 | 8 | 0.31 | 15.62 | 10.50 | ||
| 54.9 | 2.16 | 11 | 0.43 | 19.34 | 13.00 | ||
| 203.2 | 8 | 57.4 | 2.25 | 5.6 | 0.22 | 17.11 | 11.50 |
| 59.5 | 2.34 | 8 | 0.31 | 20.46 | 13.75 | ||
| 64 | 2.51 | 12.4 | 0.48 | 27.93 | 18.75 | ||
| 254.0 | 10 | 66 | 2.59 | 6.1 | 0.24 | 22.80 | 15.30 |
| 69.5 | 2.73 | 9.62 | 0.37 | 29.80 | 20.00 | ||
| 73.3 | 2.88 | 13.36 | 0.52 | 37.20 | 25.00 | ||
| 77 | 3.03 | 17.09 | 0.67 | 44.70 | 30.00 | ||
| 304.8 | 12 | 74.72 | 2.94 | 7.16 | 0.28 | 30.80 | 20.70 |
| 77.39 | 3.04 | 9.83 | 0.38 | 37.20 | 25.00 | ||
| 80.51 | 3.16 | 12.95 | 0.50 | 44.64 | 30.00 | ||
| 381 | 15 | 86.0 | 3.38 | 10.2 | 0.40 | 50.30 | 33.90 |
| 89.0 | 3.50 | 13.2 | 0.51 | 59.10 | 40.00 | ||
| 94.0 | 3.70 | 18.2 | 0.71 | 74.41 | 50.00 | ||
