Metal C Channel Dimensions

Astm steel channel section properties various sizes ranging c3 c15 astm a36 channel is one of the most widely used carbon steels in industry.

Metal c channel dimensions.

2 x 1 x 1 8. C channels are designated by the letter c followed by the nominal depth in inches and the weight in pounds per foot. A36 steel channel is a hot rolled mild steel structural c shape with inside radius corners that is ideal for all structural applications general fabrication manufacturing and repairs steel channel is widely used in industrial maintenance agricultural implements transportation equipment truck beds trailers etc. C channel sizes chart for dimensions weight and section properties of steel channels.

A36 steel it is weldable formable and machinable. Steel channel bar size designated by outside measurement in inches. 1 cm4 10 8 m 104 mm 1 in4 4 16x105 mm4 41 6 cm4 1 cm3 10 6 m 103 mm. Many different decorative pre coated metals are generally not recommended when more than 030 thickness is required unless larger than normal corner radii can be used.

Thus c 7 12 25 designates an american standard c channel with a depth of 7 inches and a nominal weight of 12 25 pounds per foot. We produce and distribute hot rolled and laser fused stainless steel channels throughout the world in both imperial and metric sizes. Galvanizing the steel increases its corrosion resistance. Properties in imperial units of american steel c channels are indicated below.

Steel channel bar size usually square inside outside corners some mills make tapered flanges a b c ft a b c ft a b c ft 3 4 x 1 2 x 1 8 0 56 1 1 2 x 1 2 x 1 8 1 12 2 x 1 2 x 1 8 1 43. Designation is actual dimension. C channel box channel thicknesses vary from 003 thick up to 150 thick. Our range of capabilities far exceeds standard sections though.

Astm american society for testing and materials. Sometimes inside tapered corner. Steel channel american standard. On 1 4 1 2 hard aluminum aluminum c channel aluminum box channel thicknesses can reach up to 250 thick.