U-Channels are structural steel sections with a U-shaped cross-section, consisting of a central web and two parallel (or nearly parallel) flanges.
These steel sections are widely used in construction, mechanical engineering, and structural fabrication.
Identifying Features
– A central vertical web.
– Two flanges on either side, extending in the same direction.
– A U-shaped cross-section.
– Available as either hot-rolled or cold-formed steel.
Technical Specifications
– H: Web height
– B: Flange width
– tw: Web thickness
– tf: Flange thickness
– Length
– Weight: Weight (kg/m)
Example:
U-Channel 150 × 75 × 6.5 × 10 mm.
Specific dimensions should be verified against the manufacturer’s cross-section tables.
Common Standards
– JIS G3192.
– ASTM A36 (refers to steel grade, not the shape standard).
– EN 10025 (structural steel grade).
– Relevant EN standards for cross-sections.
Applications
– Industrial building frames.
– Steel structures.
– Machinery frames.
– Support members.
– Conveyor systems.
– Vehicle and transport equipment frames.
– Pipe supports.