Unistrut Information & News

When looking at insulation clamps for chilled refrigeration or mechanical pipe lines it’s important to choose an option that will last in the long run. There are generally two options for this appl...

Unistrut is pleased to present a custom integrated toolbar to the 2018 Revit software package, free to anyone who wants to download it. This new Revit toolbar by Unistrut allows contractors, BIM ...

  At Unistrut Service Company, we constantly search for new and innovative products that add value by saving time.  Many of the strut and strut related products on the market are based on design co...

One of the most popular product lines in our online store is Unistrut Trolleys. And out of the many sizes, the most popular is the heavy duty, 4-wheel trolley. Our P2950.   The most frequently aske...

Extra budget is a great problem to have but it is still just that- a problem. This can be a double-edged sword… If you have a “use-it-or-lose-it” budget, you may be scrambling to spend it before ...

Wouldn’t it be great if there was an HVAC duct support solution wind load rated to 120 MPH that didn’t require roof penetrations and flashing?  And better yet, what if this solution came in a kit f...

SOLVED!!  The missing piece in your toolbox when working with Unistrut. When working with Unistrut materials, it may be difficult to find the right size socket in your everyday tool box that is co...

Fall is fast approaching which means winter is right around the corner. S-5!® snow retention systems allow businesses to help protect their building and its occupants by reducing the chances of...

If you are regular Tech Talk blog visitor, you’ve probably read some of our articles covering the various anchors used to attach Unistrut channel to concrete ceilings, walls, and floors. Concrete a...

We made a quick reference sheet for matching the different S-5! clamps to their appropiate Roof Seam. Listed below is each S-5! clamp along with what their respective letter stands for and their co...

S-5! recently introduced the new and improved S-5-N clamp. The new clamp ensures a superior fit for new and wider nail strip profiles as well as old ones. The new design features an innovative in...

If you’ve ever tried to tighten a ½” bolt inside the trough of Unistrut channel, you’ve probably struggled with a hand wrench, or you tried grinding down the edges of your socket head to fit inside...

When determining where to place snow retention rows, the first thing you want to ask yourself is “how much snow do you really want to fall off the roof?” The Metal Construction Association has a ...

Unistrut metal framing channel offers infinite adjustability and solutions to a variety of projects, but strut is of no value unless you have the additional fittings, and hardware to finish the job...

Commercially or residentially, metal roofs boast many positive features. They are very aesthetically pleasing and have the longest service life possible. However, there are some things you need to ...

UNISTRUT CLOSURE STRIPS AND END CAPS ARE THE PERFECT SOLUTION FOR CONCEALING OPEN PORTIONS OF CHANNEL AND CREATING A FINISHED VISUAL APPEARANCE.    Unistrut Closure Strips are perfect for Cath Lab...

Unistrut is an incredibly versatile framing system for completing projects with ease. If you are new to the Unistrut framing system and need a few pointers on how Unistrut works, we have just the p...

When it comes to securing channel to existing structural steel, Unistrut beam clamps are an easy, cost-effective solution. Beam clamps provide you with a simple beam-to-strut connection solution th...

Few people ever notice the systems that support medical equipment because these structures are concealed by ceiling tiles. That said, engineered medical support structures provide for the safe and ...

If a good metal roof can last for more than 40 years, your solar array mounting system should be able to last that long as well. Fortunately, the new and improved S-5! PV Kit 2.0 helps make the sol...

Snow accumulation is a serious problem for rooftops across the country. S-5!® snow retention systems allow businesses to help protect their building and its occupants by reducing the chances of acc...

S-5! Clamp Installation We often get questions about how to install common S-5! clamps on to seam profiles of metal roofs. Whether you're using the Universal S-5-U, the versatile S-5-V or any othe...

Customers often ask about metric Unistrut channel nuts and caps. Metric channel nuts are available in both spring and springless, in a range of sizes and thread pitches. The following table illust...

Most of our customers think of us as a one-stop shop for all their strut, fittings, and hardware needs.  Although Unistrut has been the core of our product offering since we opened our doors in 194...

 Unistrut Service Company prefabricates and kits trapeze systems to save contractors time and money. During a recent time study, a contractor using a prefabricated solution saved 6.5 minutes per ...

One of the most common S-5 questions we field concerns the basic differences between the S-5-U versus the S-5-V clamp. Both clamps are so-called “universal” options designed to fit the vast majorit...

Looking for a crush-resistant, airtight insulation clamp that’s made for chilled refrigeration or pipe lines that require continuous insulation? The Cush-A-Therm™ Clamp is the product for you. T...

When our customers have problems, we listen. For years, contractors had to come up with solutions for mounting a strut system to sloped ceilings, including bending or modifying products. These twea...

Contractors and Original Equipment Manufacturers are under constant pressure to do more with less and make the most of available budgets. If these challenges sound familiar and your organization us...

We just received a customer question regarding load capacities for Unistrut brackets.  The design load for Unistrut brackets depends on two variables--the part number specified--and the strength of...