{"title":"Metal Channel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel channel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a U-shaped structural section used for beams, frames, supports, trims, vehicle bodies and bracing. Rackerman stocks \u003cstrong\u003emild steel C\/U channel, structural parallel flange channel (PFC) in S355, pre-galvanised strut channel (Unistrut-compatible) and aluminium channel\u003c\/strong\u003e, all cut to length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePFC vs C\/U channel vs strut channel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParallel flange channel (PFC) has flat, parallel flanges and high load capacity for structural beams and lintels. Tapered-flange C\/U channel suits general fabrication and framing. Slotted strut channel is ideal for cable, pipe and building-services support. 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A strong, weldable and versatile section ideal for frames, supports, fabrication and general construction, supplied in 6m lengths and available cut to size on request, with a 3-5 working day lead time to mainland UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS275 mild steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannel (C\/U section)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6m (full length)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut to size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable on request\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40x20mm up to 150x75mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBS EN 10025-2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard mill finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeldability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeldable, drillable and easily fabricated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDensity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,850 kg\/m3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLead time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-5 working days (mainland UK)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizes and Flange Type\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlange Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 x 20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.87 kg\/m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTapered flange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51 x 25mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.65 kg\/m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTapered flange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51 x 38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.8 kg\/m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTapered flange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76 x 38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.7 kg\/m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTapered flange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 x 50mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 kg\/m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParallel flange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125 x 65mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 kg\/m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParallel flange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 x 75mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 kg\/m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParallel flange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eParallel Flange vs Tapered Flange\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference is the shape of the inner face of the channel legs. Tapered flange channel has legs that taper, becoming thinner towards the tips - the traditional rolled-steel channel (RSC) profile. Parallel flange channel (PFC) has flanges of uniform thickness with flat, parallel inner and outer faces. Parallel flanges are easier to bolt, fix and seat flat against other surfaces, which is why PFC is the more common choice for modern structural and fabrication work. Both are supplied here in S275 grade; the smaller sizes (40x20mm to 76x38mm) are tapered flange and the larger sizes (100x50mm to 150x75mm) are parallel flange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMild steel channel is widely used for structural frames and supports, lintels, bracing, machine bases, trailer and chassis fabrication, fixing rails, purlins, edge trims and general engineering. The C\/U profile provides strength and rigidity while leaving an open face for fixing, seating or housing other components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial Grade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in S275 mild steel to BS EN 10025-2, a commonly specified general-purpose structural grade suitable for welding, cutting, drilling and fabrication. For exact section properties, tolerances and mass per metre, refer to the applicable mill certificate or relevant standard for your application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFinish and Protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChannel is supplied in standard mill finish. The surface may show normal mill scale, handling marks or light surface oxidation, typical for untreated steel. 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