Finishes

PLAIN (PL) Electroplated Zinc (EG) Zinc Coating

Plain finish designation means that ASTM B633, Type III SC1 or SC3 Unistrut products are available in four
the channel retains the oiled surface In the electroplating process, the types of zinc coatings:
applied to the raw steel during the part to be zinc coated is immersed • Electroplated (EG)
rolling process.The fittings have the in a solution of zinc ions. An electric • Perma-Gold (ZD)
original oiled surface of the coil or current causes the zinc to be • Pregalvanized (PG)
strip steel material. deposited on the part. • Hot Dip Galvanized (HG).
Pregalvanized Zinc (PG) SC1 (Mild) has a Zinc coating of Zinc offer two types of protection:
ASTM A653 0.2 and is recommended for dry
• Barrier: The zinc coating protects
indoor use. SC1 is the standard
Pregalvanized steel is zinc coated by the steel substrate from direct
finish thickness.
a hot dip process. Steel strip from a contact with the environment.
SC3 (Severe) has a Zinc coating
coil is fed through a continuous zinc of 0.5 mill and is the standard • Sacrificial: The zinc coating
coater which cleans, fluxes and coats finish thickness only on UL Listed will protect scratches, cut
the steel with molten zinc. After raceway products. edges, etc. through an anodic
cooling, the steel is recoiled. sacrificial process.
The pregalvanized zinc coating Perma-Gold (ZD) The service life of zinc coating is
conforms to a G-90 thickness ASTM B633, Type II SC3 directly related to the zinc coating
designation per ASTM A653. Similar to the EG process except in thickness as shown below.
The zinc thickness is .75 MIL or a yellow color.
Comparison of Zinc Finishes
.45 oz./sq. ft. of surface area.
Unistrut Defender (DF) Zinc
Finish Thickness
This coating is offered on Unistrut
Unistrut® Defender™ is a combination Hot Dip Galvanized 2.6 MIL
channel and tubing and is a
of two proprietary material coatings Pre-galvanized 0.75 MIL
well-proven, time-tested performer
conforming to ASTM standards A1046 Electro-Galvanized (SC1) 0.2 MIL
for indoor and outdoor applications.
and A1059. Channel, Fittings and Electro-Galvanized (SC3) 0.5 MIL
For severe corrosion applications, hot
Pipe Clamps meet the physical Perma-Gold (SC3) 0.5 MIL
dip galvanizing, as described below,
requirements of ASTM A1011 SS
is a good alternative.
GR 33, ASTM A1046 SS GR 33, or
HOT DIP GALVANIZED (HG) ASTM A1011 HSLAS GR 45 Class 2.
ASTM A123 OR A153 3X the corrosion resistance of HG!
In hot dip galvanizing, the finished Life of Protection vs. Thickness of Zinc
part is immersed in a bath of molten and Type of Atmosphere
zinc. This method results in complete
* Service Life is defined as the time to 5% rusting of the steel surface
zinc coverage and a thicker coating Thickness of Zinc in Microns
than pregalvanized or plated zinc. 11 21 32 43 54 65 75 86 97 108 118 129
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The zinc coating is typically 2.6 MIL
or 1.5 oz./sq. ft. of surface area. 70 L
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Oz. of Zinc/Sq. Ft. of Surface

.25 .50 .75 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00
Thickness of Zinc in Mils
0.4 0.8 1.3 1.7 2.1 2.6 3.0 3.4 3.8 4.2 4.7 5.1

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GENERAL FITTINGS
GENERAL FITTINGS
Flat Plate Fittings................................................................81 - 82

Ninety Degree Fittings.......................................................82 - 85

Angular Fittings......................................................................... 85

“Z” Shape Fittings...................................................................... 86

“U” Shape Fittings..............................................................87 - 88

Wing Shape Fittings...........................................................89 - 90

Post Bases................................................................................... 90

Brackets...............................................................................90 - 93

Brace Fittings.............................................................................. 94

Beam Clamps.....................................................................95 - 101

Trolleys...................................................................................... 102

Special Application Fittings............................................103 - 104

Seismic Retrofit Fittings.................................................104 - 106

MATERIAL DESIGN BOLT TORQUE

Fittings, unless noted, are made from hot-rolled, pickled BOLT SIZE 1
⁄4"-20 5
⁄16"-18 3
⁄8"-16 1
⁄2"-13 5
⁄8"-11 ⁄4"-10
3

and oiled steel plates, bar, strip or coil, and conform to 6 11 19 50 100 125
Rec. Torque
one or more of the following specifications: ASTM Ft/Lbs (N•m) (8) (15) (26) (68) (136) (170)
specifications A575, A576, A635, A1011 SS GR 33, A1011 7 15 25 70 125 135
Max Torque
HSLAS GR 45 or A36. All fittings meet or exceed physical
Ft/Lbs (N•m) (9) (20) (34) (95) (170) (183)
properties of ASTM A1011 GR 33. The pickling of the steel
produces a smooth surface free from scale.
Many fittings are also available in stainless steel, aluminum SET SCREW TORQUE
and fiberglass. Consult factory for ordering information. BOLT SIZE ⁄ "-20
14 ⁄ "-16
38 ⁄ "-13
12 ⁄ "-11
58 ⁄ "-10
34 78 ⁄ "-9
Set Screw 40 60 125 250 400 665
FINISHES Torque (4) (7) (14) (28) (44.5) (75)
In/Lbs (N•m)
Fittings are available in:
Note: Caution should be taken not to overtighten the set screw
Green Powder Coat (GR), conforming to
commercial standards for Powder Coating
DIMENSIONS
Electro-galvanized (EG), conforming to
Imperial dimensions are illustrated in inches. Metric
ASTM B633 Type III SC1;
dimensions are shown in parenthesis or as noted. Unless
Hot-dipped galvanized (HG), conforming to noted, all metric dimensions are in millimeters and
ASTM A123 or A153 and rounded to one decimal place.
Plain (PL)
DESIGN LOAD
Unistrut Defender (DF), conforming to ASTM A1059
or A1046 Design load data, where shown, is based on the ultimate
strength of the connection with a safety factor of 2.5,
APPLICATION unless otherwise noted.
All parts drawings illustrate only one application of each
BEAM CLAMPS
fitting. In most cases many other applications are possible.
The channels shown in the illustrations are P1000, 15⁄8" Clamps are designed to be used with W, M, S and HP Shape
square, except where noted otherwise. beams, Standard C and Miscellaneous MC Channels, Angles
and Structural Tees. Clamps must be used in pairs mounted
All 9⁄16" diameter holes use 1⁄2" x 15⁄16" hex head cap screws
in opposite directions where indicated. For beam clamps
and 1⁄2" nuts – P1010, P3010, P4010 or P5510 – depending
with HG finish, standard hardware is EG finish. For
on the channel used. Nuts and bolts are not included with
optional stainless steel hardware, please contact the
the fitting and must be ordered separately. factory for availability.

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Wing Shape Fittings

15⁄8" Channel
P1046A-Pg 88 P2341-Pg 89 P2472-Pg 89 P2343-Pg 89 P2223-Pg 89 P2224-Pg 89 P2225-Pg 89 P2227-Pg 89 P2228-Pg 89 P2229-Pg 89 P2345-Pg 89

Telestrut
Post Bases

Concrete Inserts Electrical Fittings Pipe/Conduit Supports General Fittings Nuts & Hardware
P2346-Pg 89 P2347-Pg 89 P2344-Pg 89 P2226-Pg 89 P2230-Pg 89 P2245-Pg 89 P2348-Pg 90 P1887-Pg 90 P2453-Pg 90 P2941-Pg 90 P2072-Pg 90

Brackets and Brace Fittings

P2072A-Pg 90 P2073-Pg 90 P2073A-Pg 90 P1769-Pg 90 P1771-Pg 90 P1773-Pg 91 P1775-Pg 91 P1777-Pg 91 P1075-Pg 91 P1593-Pg 91 P2491-Pg 91

P2494-Pg 92 P2500-Pg 92 P2547-Pg 91 P2944-Pg 92 P2542-Pg 92 P2231-Pg 93 P2233-Pg 93 P2513-Pg 93 P2231A-Pg 93 P2233A-Pg 93

Beam Clamps

P2513A-Pg 93 P2452-Pg 94 P2458-Pg 94 P2459-Pg 94 P2815-Pg 94 P2815D-Pg 94 P2897-Pg 95 P2784-Pg 95 PFL2-Pg 95 P2675-Pg 95 P2898-Pg 96

P2899-Pg 96 P2676-Pg 96 P1640-Pg 97 P2682-Pg 96 P2677-Pg 96 P2674-Pg 97 P2679-Pg 96 P1648S-Pg 97 P2398S-Pg 97 P1654A-Pg 97 P1271S-Pg 98 P1796S-Pg 98

P2785-Pg 98 P2786-Pg 98 P2787-Pg 98 P2824-Pg 98 P2867-Pg 98 P2867A-Pg 98 P2867B-Pg 98 P2868-Pg 99 P2868A-Pg 99 P2868B-Pg 99 P2893-Pg 99

P2894-Pg 99 P2895-Pg 99 P2896-Pg 99 P1386-Pg 100 P1379S-Pg 100 P1272S-Pg 100 P3087-Pg 100 P3088-Pg 100

Trolley Assemblies Special Applications Fittings

PLF9037-Pg 101 P2749-Pg 102 P2750-Pg 102 P2751-Pg 102 P2949-Pg 102 P2950-Pg 102 P1834-Pg 102 P1834A-Pg 102 P1843-Pg 104 P1354A-Pg 104 P1354-Pg 104 P1201-Pg 103
Solar

Seismic Retrofit Fittings

Unipier®

P2354-Pg 103 P1204-Pg 103 P2655-Pg 103 P1944-Pg 103 P2470-Pg 103 P2454-Pg 103 SPF 100-Pg 104 SPF 200-Pg 104 SPF 300-Pg 105 SPF 400-Pg 105 LS 410-Pg 106 LS500-Pg 106

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P1386 DF, EG, GR, HG P1379S EG GR HG

15⁄8" Channel

Clamp Requires Design 1

⁄2" - 13 X 11⁄2"
1
⁄2" - 13 X 11⁄2" Channel Load Each Set Screw Included Clamp Requires
Hex Head Cap Screw Style (Use in Pairs Only) 1
⁄2" x 13⁄16"
and 1⁄2" Channel Lbs (kN) 1" Hex Head Cap Screw
1
⁄ 2" Nut Not Included. (25.4) and 1⁄2" Channel Design
(12.7) 600
P1000 Nut Not Included. Load Each
2.67
Channel (Use in Pairs Only)
Telestrut

500
P1100 Style Lbs (kN)
2.22
450 3
⁄ 8" 600
P2000 P1000
2.00 (9.5) 2.67
1 ⁄32"
25

(45.2) 1
⁄ 4" 3 1⁄4" 500
(82.6) P1100
(6.4) 2.22
Concrete Inserts Electrical Fittings Pipe/Conduit Supports General Fittings Nuts & Hardware

450
P2000
2.00
Wt/100 pcs: 27 Lbs (12.2 kg) Wt/100 pcs: 75 Lbs (34.0kg)

P1272S, P1985S, P1986S EG GR HG

Design Load
Flange “D” Set Wt/100 Per Pair
Part “A” Thickness Screw pcs (Use in Pairs Only)
Number In (mm) In (mm) Included Lbs (kg) Lbs (kN)
A D 1⁄ 4 Up to 3⁄4 39 450
P1272S 38 ⁄ -16 x 11⁄2
6.4 Up to 19.1 17.7 2.00
3⁄ 8 Up to 3⁄4 62 1,000
P1985S 12 ⁄ -13 x 11⁄2
9.5 Up to 19.1 28.1 4.45
3⁄ 8 7⁄8 to 2 74 900
1 1⁄4"
(31.8) P1986S 1
⁄2-13 x 11⁄2
9.5 22.2 - 50.8 33.6 4.00

P3087 Column Insert EG P3088 Column Insert

Channel Design Pull Design Channel Design Pull Design
P3087A Part Out Load Slip Load Part Out Load Slip Load
P3088A
Number Lbs (kN) Lbs (kN) Number Lbs (kN) Lbs (kN)
P3087B
1,000 800 P3088B 1,000 800
P1000 P3300
4.45 3.56 4.45 3.56
Channel 700 500 700 500
P1100 Channel P4100
3.34 2.22 3.11 2.22
Adjusting Screws 500 300 500 300
Adjusting Screws
Included P2000 P4000
2.22 1.33 Included 2.22 1.33
Safety factor of 3. Safety factor of 3.
• Adjusting Screws Included.
• Adjusting Screws Included.
• Unistrut channel not included.
• Unistrut channel not included. A A
• Part number P3088 consists of:
• Part number P3087 consists of:
(1) piece P3088A,
(1) piece P3087A,
(1) piece P3088B and
(1) piece P3087B and
A - 1" (2) set screws, 3⁄8" Dia. A - 1"
(2) set screws, 3⁄8" Dia.
(A - 25) (A - 25)

Wt/100 pcs: 136 Lbs (61.7 kg) Wt/100 pcs: 120 Lbs (54.4 kg)
Solar
Unipier®

Note: When used for mechanical supports, load capacities of brackets, fittings and other supporting elements should be in compliance with the American Standard Code for
Pressure Piping. Clamps are designed to be used with W, M, S & HP Shape beams, Standard C & Misc. MC Channels, Angles & Structural Tees. Clamps must be used in
pairs where indicated. For beam clamps with HG finish, standard hardware is EG finish. For optional stainless steel hardware, please contact the factory for availability.

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ELECTRICAL FITTINGS
ELECTRICAL FITTINGS
Electrical Fittings.............................................................128 - 130

Receptacles............................................................................... 131

Fixture Hangers........................................................................ 131

Accessories and Connectors................................................... 132

Junction Boxes......................................................................... 132

In-Channel Joiners................................................................... 133

Swivel Hangers........................................................................ 133

Cable Entrance Tubing and Accessories........................134 - 136

Electrical Fittings Technical Data....................................137 - 138

MATERIAL CHANNEL COMPATABILITY

Unistrut fittings, unless noted, are made from hot-rolled, All of the electrical components in this section are intended
pickled and oiled steel plates, strip, bar or coil, and for use with any of the 15⁄8" wide channel. They are not
conform to one or more of the following specifications: intended for use with 11⁄4" or 13⁄16" framing systems.
ASTM A575, A576, A635, A1011 SS GR 33, A1011 HSLAS
GR 45 or A36. The fitting steel also meets or exceeds the
FINISHES
physical requirements of ASTM A1011 SS GR 33. Components listed in this section are available in:
Maple cable saddles, cable clamps and bus bar clamps Electro-galvanized (EG), conforming to
are made from kiln-dry maple treated with paraffin to ASTM B633 Type III SC1;
a depth of 1⁄16" (1.6mm). Special sizes of clamps can Hot-dipped galvanized (HG), conforming to
be fabricated upon request. Cable saddles are fiberglass- ASTM A123 or A153,
reinforced polyester.
Green Powder Coat (GR), conforming to
CHANNEL RACEWAYS commercial standards for Powder Coating

The Unistrut Metal Framing System includes an exclusive Plain (PL)

combination of channel, fittings and hardware listed under Note: Many Unistrut Metal Framing components,
new UL classification 5B. This classification covers strut-type when used with appropriate closures, are UL® listed,
channel raceways and fittings for use in accordance with and CSA approved.
Article 384 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.
Included are metal strut-type channel raceways at least DESIGN LOAD
.071 inch (1.81mm) thick and metal or non-metal closure Design load data, where shown, is based on the ultimate
strips at least .040 inch (1.02mm) thick. strength of the connection with a safety factor of 2.5,
The Unistrut system requires no welding, drilling or other unless otherwise noted.
complex fabrication techniques. This means faster, easier
solutions for virtually any electrical support problem. DIMENSIONS
Unistrut channel offers structural and spanning capabilities Imperial dimensions are illustrated in inches. Metric
not available with conventional surface raceway products dimensions are shown in parenthesis or as noted. Unless
and is available in continuous lengths of up to 20 feet. Just noted, all metric dimensions are in millimeters and
as important, it is part of an integrated system that can be rounded to one decimal place.
used for raceways, trapeze hangers, cable-tray supports,
lighting grids, fluorescent-fixture supports and countless LISTINGS
other electrical applications.
UL File No. - E19459 Channel & Closure Strips
UL File No. - E25629 Fittings
CSA File No. - 013669 All Products

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