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1 TMGENERALENGINEERINGCATALOGCORPORATIONUN ISTRUT TMUnistrut Canada585 Finley AvenueAjax, Ontario, L1S 2E4 CanadaTel: (905) 683-8131 Fax: (905) 683-8987 North AmericanEditionNO. 12 Metal FramingUNISTRUT UNISTRUT Sales & Distribution1140 W. Thorndale , IL , : (800) 468-9510 Fax: (630) 773-4210 UNISTRUT METAL FRAMING NO. 12 Welcome to the UNISTRUT General Engineering Catalog a comprehensive guide to the World s most versatile metal framing system . Our objective for this fully-revised edition was to create a technical reference tool as hard-working and user-friendly as the metal framing system it describes. From the handy thumb-indexing system to the expanded and updated technical data, every detail was designed for one purpose: to make your job following pages contain hundreds of product drawings as well as descriptive material and supporting technical information that will help you make the right specifying or buying decision, quickly and you re familiar with the UNISTRUT system , you ve experienced its legendary versatility first hand.

2 If not, you re about to discover an exciting and efficient alternative to conventional support systems. Either way, these pages detailing dozens of channel sections and combinations, plus hundreds of fittings and accessories with accompanying technical information will open a world of possibilities limited only by your many break-through ideas, the UNISTRUT metal framing system just keeps getting stronger. You ll find new framing sections, new fittings and a whole new class of concrete inserts in this edition all designed to keep UNISTRUT first by putting you tradition of quality and unceasing innovation has made UNISTRUT the first choice of users and specifiers on six continents. This catalog establishes a new industry standard and reflects an important re-statement of that tradition. CORPORATIONUNISTRUTTMC opyright 1999 UNISTRUT CorporationA WORLD OF SUPPORT AT 1140 W.

3 Thorndale , IL 60143 Phone: (800) 468-9510 FAX: (630) 773-42103n 1-19 UNISTRUT Metal Framing Assurance and R&D ..8-10 Materials and Finishes ..11-13 Design Fundamentals ..14-15 Conversion Factors ..16 Reference Tables and Guide Specification ..17 19n 15 8" framing system ..20-179 Channels and Combinations ..20-67P1000 P3300 Channel ..20-45P4000 P9200 & Pierced Channel ..46-67 Nuts, Bolts and Hardware ..68-79 General Fittings ..80-127 Flat Plate & 90 Angle Fittings ..80-92 Angular, Z & U & Wing Fittings ..93-104 Post Bases, Brackets & Beam Clamps ..105-121 Trolley, Special Application ..122-127 Pipe/Conduit clamps, supportsand Hangers ..128-147 Electrical Accessories ..148-165 Concrete Inserts ..166-179n 11 4" framing system ..180-197n 13 16" framing system ..198-217n Special Metals and Fiberglass ..218-236 Stainless Steel & Extruded Aluminum ..220-225 Fiberglass.

4 226-236n Index ..237-250 TABLE OF CONTENTSGENERAL ENGINEERING CATALOG NO. 124 Hex-head bolt connects fitting to channel as it is threaded into spring in nut eases starting of the teeth create a strong, vise-like grip when tightened against the inturned channel edges and nut s tapered grooves act as guides to provide fool-proof alignment of teeth grip the channel s inturned edges, tying the channel sides together in a "box" configuration for added allows precision placement anywhere along channel length, then holds nut in position while connection is METAL FRAMINGTHE ORIGINAL STRUT SYSTEMF eaturing The Unique Weldless Connection5 Strong, Fast, Economical and AdjustableInsert the spring nut anywherealong the continuous slottedchannel. The rounded nut endspermit easy 90 clockwise turn aligns thegrooves in the nut with theinturned edges of the can be placed anywherealong the channel opening,permitting complete freedom ofadjustment.

5 The need for drillingholes is bolt through fitting and intothe spring nut. (See illustration 5 forend view showing nut in place)Tightening with a wrench locks theserrated teeth of the nut into theinturned edges of the channel, tocomplete a strong, vise-like channel sections cannow be bolted to the fittingalready in place by followingprocedure described in steps 1 METAL FRAMINGTHE ORIGINAL STRUT SYSTEM6 Serving DesignProfessionals forOver 60 YearsUnistrut products have beenhelping to build a better worldsince 1924. Used extensively innuclear, industrial and commercialconstruction markets for over 60years, UNISTRUT Metal Framing hasset the standard for productdesign, quality and initial UNISTRUT concept asimple spring nut and bolt con-necting a fitting to a continuousslotted channel has evolvedinto a comprehensive engineeredbuilding and support The OriginalMetal Framing SystemThere is only one UNISTRUT MetalFraming system .

6 It incorporatesthe innovative product improve-ments that our research and UNISTRUT METAL FRAMINGTHE ORIGINAL STRUT system principal cities in North Americato serve you quickly and Service Centers areequipped to design and supplydrawings for any type of metalframing application and also offerfabrication and catalog is a comprehensivepresentation of UNISTRUT MetalFraming components plustechnical data required by design,specification and group has created togive you the most complete andflexible support system by our worldwide networkof engineering and distributioncenters, UNISTRUT providescustomers with 50 UNISTRUT Service Centers stocking standard Unistrutcomponents are located in715 8" width Series Channel begins on page 4" width Series Channel begins on page 16" width Series Channel begins on page Most Complete Metal framing system Offering Three Channel-Width OptionsAdjustability, demountability and reusability are engineered into each of the three UNISTRUT channel series offers channels of varying depth and gage plus a complete line of fittings and 5 8"VARIOUSHEIGHTSAVAILABLE1 1 4"VARIOUSHEIGHTSAVAILABLE13 16"VARIOUSHEIGHTSAVAILABLEUNISTRUT METAL FRAMINGTHE ORIGINAL STRUT SYSTEM15 8 (41mm)

7 WidthDesigned to carry the heaviestloads and provide the widestvariety of applications, the 15 8"series has become the acceptedstandard for use in mechanical,electrical and general constructionapplications where supports andattachments must meet thehighest strength 4 (32mm) widthA framing system designed formedium loads, the 11 4" series isespecially suitable for use in theOEM, commercial and displaymarkets. It maintains a lightnessin scale and a clean line thatmakes it aesthetically pleasing aswell as 16 (21mm) widthA unique half-size reduction of the15 8" channel-width series, thissmaller channel size can be usedto carry light loads economicallyin applications such as instrumen-tation, retail displays and light-dutylaboratory supports. It alsoprovides the flexibility found in allUnistrut framing STATEMENT OF QUALITYU nistrut Corporation s growth and leadership in the metal framing industry is a direct result of developing and maintaining the highest standards of quality with respect to raw materials, manufacturing and finishing.

8 Design criteria and testing are based on the most stringent industry codes and standards. The commercial grade quality-assurance program developed and adopted by UNISTRUT Corporation has been audited and accepted by member utilities of the nuclear power-generating UNISTRUT safety-related products conforming to 10 CFR50 Appendix B, 10 CFR21, ANSI and NQA-1, consult our Nuclear Power Engineering catalog. Conformance to your Canadian Standards Association CSA Quality Assurance Program also is committed to being the best in the metalframing industry. In order to meet this goal, Unistruthas adopted the philosophy of Zero Defects andContinuous Improvement . This means on-goingreviews of our manufacturing processes, operatingprocedures and quality systems to find ways ofimproving efficiency, productivity and quality. Itmeans establishing process controls and problem-prevention techniques to ensure that superior qualityis built into every UNISTRUT drive to be the best includes not just qualityproducts, but on-time delivery and prompt resolutionof customer needs and concerns.

9 At UNISTRUT , qualityis number ASSURANCETMCORPORATIONUNISTRUT CONTROL NO. _____QualityAssuranceManual9 Product Testing is anImportant Part of UNISTRUT sQuality-Assurance utilize our own testingfacilities, as well as those ofindependent testing laboratories,to determine design loads withproper and adequate safety design loads are indicated,where applicable, throughout thecatalog. Loads are based on AISIS pecification For The Design OfCold-Formed Steel StructuralMembers, August 1986 Edition,December 1989 and non-destructivetesting procedures are used to testfor variables such as corrosion,conductivity, electro-staticdissipation, ultra-violet resistance,wind resistance, dimensionalaccuracy, material integrity andslip short, if there s a specifi-cation to meet, UNISTRUT willdevelop a test to quantifyand verify it. Using designproperties of the Unistrutframing members, load datagiven in this catalog, and/ordesign procedures of theAmerican Iron & SteelInstitute Specification ForThe Design Of Cold-FormedSteel Structural Members, August1986 Edition, December 1989 Addendum, it is possible to designany type of structure within thecapabilities of the or connections thatcannot be calculated usingprovisions of the AISI specifica-tions must be established byapplication-specific testing of UNISTRUT brackets establishes design loads andtechnical ASSURANCER egular QC checks assure that ourproducts continue to meet rigidUnistrut quality-control Leader Knows Howto original UNISTRUT MetalFraming system was the productof a single-minded search for abetter, faster, more economicalway to build structural spirit of innovation continuesto fuel UNISTRUT research anddevelopment programs.

10 That haveresulted in literally hundreds ofnew fittings, channel designs research and developmentprocess starts with the , we listen. Then we get towork on ideas to meet thecustomer s needs. That approachhas kept us a step ahead inproduct development ever sincewe introduced the UNISTRUT MetalFraming concept in research and develop-ment engineers also haveWe stay in touch with changing customer needs by listening to theprofessionals who specify and use UNISTRUT products every steady-stream of new-product and special-application prototypeshelps keep the UNISTRUT metal framing system as current as today scustomer RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT extensive experience in product design-for-application products, materials, coatingsand systems-developmentexpertise are available throughUnistrut s manufacturing who have utilizedUnistrut s research anddevelopment capabilities includemembers of the nuclear-power,automotive, aerospace,environmental-protectionindust ries and you have a special need or aunique application, turn toUnistrut for engineering anddesign assistance.