Cush-A-Clamp and Vibration Isolation: Protecting Sensitive Equipment Through the Support Structure
Learn how the Cush-A-Clamp, Cush-A-Nator, and Cush-A-Therm product family isolates vibration at the support point before it becomes a noise, fatigue, or equipment interference problem.
Safety Grating for Walkways and Platforms: What Facilities Need to Know
Grip Strut Safety Grating offers superior omnidirectional slip resistance for rooftop walkways, catwalks, and elevated platforms, paired directly with Unistrut framing.
New Unistrut Trolley Components
Unistrut is proud to offer an expansion to our legacy trolley system offering, which has been traditionally composed of light, medium, and heavy duty trolleys and trolley hangers. Unistrut recentl...
Rooftop Safety: Guardrail Systems and Fall Protection for OEM Equipment Installations
Learn what OSHA regulations actually require, how Unistrut framing integrates fall protection into rooftop equipment support systems, and how USC's guardrails meet those requirements.
Concrete Inserts and Embedded Anchors: Getting the Foundation Right for Unistrut Installations
Post-installed anchors mean drilling, silica dust compliance, and fixed attachment points. Learn how Unistrut cast-in-place concrete inserts eliminate those problems, what each insert series is des...
Fiberglass vs. Steel Unistrut Channel: When Corrosive Environments Change the Equation
In chemical plants, wastewater facilities, and other corrosive environments, steel channel finishes have limits. Learn when fiberglass Unistrut channel outperforms coated steel, how polyester and v...
Electrical Enclosure OEMs: Why Your Framing System Affects UL Listing and Installation Compliance
Learn how Unistrut's UL 5B listed raceway system protects your listing and simplifies NEC Article 352 compliance.
Seismic Compliance for OEM Equipment: Understanding Unistrut's Role in Certified Assemblies
Learn how Unistrut's OSHPD pre-approval, engineering documentation, and modular bracing system support certified seismic assemblies in demanding applications.
Material Traceability in Metal Framing: Why Documentation Matters
Learn why material traceability matters for OEMs and how sourcing through an authorized Unistrut service center keeps your documentation chain intact.
Weight Reduction Strategies for Material Handling Equipment Using Unistrut
Unnecessary frame weight costs OEMs in shipping, installation, ergonomics, and automation compatibility. See how thoughtful Unistrut and Telespar specification helps material handling equipment man...
Medical Equipment Support Structures: What Hospitals Need to Get Right
Surgical lights, imaging systems, and patient lifts demand precision overhead support structures. Learn why modular Unistrut systems outperform welded fabricated steel in hospital settings, and wha...
Renewable Energy Equipment Frames: Meeting Outdoor Durability Requirements
Solar, storage, and EV charging frames need to last 20 to 30 years outdoors. See how USC helps renewable energy OEMs specify the right Unistrut finishes, design for thermal cycling, and source prod...
Can You Paint Over Unistrut Perma-Green Channel & Fitting? Best Practices for Topcoating Unistrut Channel
When customers specify a custom color finish or need additional environmental protection, a common question comes up: Can you paint over Unistrut's Perma-Green channel & fittings?
The short ans...
Total Cost of Ownership: Why the Cheapest Channel Isn't Actually the Cheapest
Low-priced products hide quality and reliability costs. Learn how Unistrut’s TCO approach helps OEMs reduce total procurement costs.
Speed to Market: How Pre-Engineered Solutions Reduce Development Time
Every week inside your development cycle is a week you're not shipping products. See how USC's pre-engineered Unistrut solutions, from application consultation to production-ready components, help ...
The Skilled Labor Crisis: How Design Choices Impact Assembly Complexity
Learn how smarter Unistrut-based assembly design, combined with USC's pre-cut components and kitting services, reduces skill requirements and gets more out of the workforce you already have.
Data Center Infrastructure: Space-Saving Unistrut Solutions for High-Density Installations
OEMs building data center equipment face growing pressure to do more in less space. See how Unistrut's metal framing, cutting, kitting, and engineering services help you design smarter, install fas...
How Pre-Cut and Kitted Assemblies Reduce Your Shop Floor Labor
OEMs cut labor costs 20-30% with pre-cut and kitted Unistrut assemblies. Learn how cutting and kitting services eliminate waste and speed up production.
Building Supply Chain Resilience: Lessons OEMs Learned from Recent Disruptions
OEMs building resilient supply chains need reliable partners. See how Unistrut's domestic manufacturing, inventory depth, and services reduce supply risk.
The Real ROI of Value-Added Services: What OEMs Gain Beyond the Parts
OEMs reduce total costs with value-added services like engineering support, precision cutting, and kitting. See how these services impact your bottom line.
How Pre-Cut and Kitted Assemblies Reduce Your Shop Floor Labor
OEMs cut labor costs 20-30% with pre-cut and kitted Unistrut assemblies. Learn how cutting and kitting services eliminate waste and speed up production.
Make vs. Buy: When OEMs Should Outsource Metal Framing Fabrication
Discover when OEMs should outsource Unistrut metal framing vs. fabricate in-house. Evaluate costs, capacity, and strategic advantages with this decision guide.
Design for Manufacturing: 5 Ways to Optimize Your Unistrut-Based Assemblies
Learn 5 proven strategies to optimize Unistrut metal framing designs for better manufacturability. Reduce costs, simplify assembly, and improve production flow.
Unistrut Cast-In-Place Concrete Inserts vs. Spot Inserts: Safety, Strength, and Infinite Adjustability
When your team is planning overhead supports, equipment rails, or multi-trade coordination in concrete, the choice of anchoring method has ripple effects on safety, schedule, and long-term flexibil...
Part Number Consolidation FAQ: Power-Strut® & Unistrut®
1. Why are you consolidating part numbers between Power-Strut® and Unistrut®?We’re simplifying our product catalog to improve operational efficiency for our customers and reduce complexity in orde...
How OEMs Can Achieve Metal Framing Supply Chain Predictability Partnering With Unistrut Service Company
In today’s manufacturing landscape, predictability is the new competitive advantage. The most efficient OEMs know that it’s not just about building a fantastic product—success comes from strategic ...
How OEM's Can Cut Labor Costs Without Cutting Corners: Let USC Handle the Heavy Lifting
Controlling labor costs has become a full-time job for many OEM purchasing and operations teams. You’re fighting long lead times. You’re balancing staffing shortages. You’re watching production sch...
Unistrut Price Increase Effective April 7th, 2025
Dear Valued Partners:
The steel market has experienced significant volatility in recent months, witnessing a substantial increase exceeding 30% from earlier lows this year. The surge in wide coil c...
Simplify Your Project With Unistrut Concrete Inserts
Since our founding in 1944, Unistrut Service Company has been at the forefront of streamlining construction processes with innovative and efficient solutions. One such offering that stands out is o...
Alternative Metal Framing Channel Solutions
Welcome Cooper B-Line Customers!
We understand that some of you may be experiencing supply chain disruptions due to the ongoing Eaton Machinist Union strike affecting Cooper B-Line metal frami...
