Unistrut Channel in UAE

Unistrut Channel

Unistrut channel is a brand name for a commonly used to refer to a strut channel. A strut channel is a standardized structure most commonly used in the construction and electrical industries. They are used as structural support, usually to support plumbing, wiring and mechanical components like ventilation and central air-conditioning systems.

A strut is usually made using sheet metal, which is folded over into the shape of an open channel. The edges or lips of the component curve inwards to provide additional stiffness and is used to mount interconnecting components. Unistrut usually has holes of a sort to allow them to connected or fastened to the underlying building structure.

Unistrut channels vary in shape and size and have different uses. They can be easily assembled with minimal tools and without any specialized knowledge. Strut channel installations can be easily modified or added to if necessary. Alternatives to strut channels include custom fabrication using steel bars and other components, which require much more labor-intensive work like drilling and welding. The ease of installation and modifying the components make strut channels an edge over its alternatives.

Standard unistrut channels are manufactured with several variations. These variations include a solid channel, punctured channel, half-slotted channel, slotted channel and a half channel. They vary based on their uses and vary in make, coating, and other features. Light duty channels are mainly used to mount air ducts in commercial buildings. They do not have as much mechanical strength as a 2.5 gauge steel. Slotted channels are the most common; the slots make it easy to suspend the channel from above. Shallow unistrut channels are used to support cables and lighting, deep channels for larger cables and extra deep channels for to support greater weights.

Unistrut channels not only differ in build but also in the type of finishing used. Plain oil channels rust easily and are not the most preferred type of finishing. Galvanized and pre-galvanized finished channels are used for interior support and do not rust easily, while stainless steel is preferred for outdoor uses. The unistrut system eliminates the need for welding and drilling and is easily adjustable, reusable and demountable. Producers and suppliers of unistrut channels in UAE can be found in places like MB zone in Hamriya free zone, Sharjah.