Unistrut Information & News

"When we started our company back in 1940, we knew we had a time-saving solution in the Unistrut system.  If you think about it, time is the key to success in construction.  Have you ever caught yo...

One of the most common technical questions we field is how to connect threaded rod to Unistrut.  This post is designed to offer several tips to help you select the best connection method based on...

"According to most accounts, Walt Disney met Unistrut's founder, Charles Attwood, on a commercial airline flight. After exchanging greetings and sharing information on their businesses, Walt began ...

"Most folks associate the word Unistrut with our open, U-shaped and back to back metal framing channel styles.  If you want the adjustability associated with our traditional strut, but need four-si...

When you combine a handful of engineers with the Unistrut Catalog, you end up with some pretty interesting projects.  In fact, we are fond of saying “if it can be imagined, it can be build using Un...

Many Unistrut applications require connections to steel columns, beams, or concrete, but what happens when these structural members aren't strong enough to handle the loads imposed by the system?  ...

Most of us don’t give rooftop HVAC units much thought until they malfunction or require maintenance.  What are the maintenance challenges presented by rooftop HVAC systems and how can Unistrut solv...

At Unistrut Service Company, we aren’t just committed to providing you with the best prices and delivery on Unistrut channel and fittings.  We also provide our clients with a wealth of technical in...

"For applications requiring a higher degree of corrosion resistance than the performance offered by our plain finish channel and fittings, Unistrut offers two basic options.  One way to combat the ...

Unistrut Channel is designed for infinite adjustability.  Our strut can accommodate fittings anywhere along the length of the channel, which is an obvious advantage, both during the design and inst...

Are you looking for Unistrut loading tables? We offer load data for nearly every section of our channel in the Unistrut Catalog, but since we get a good number of requests for Unistrut P1000 and P1...

The best strut in the world is of little value without compatible fittings, channel nuts, and clamps to finish the job.  This post takes a look at the clamps we use to secure pipe, tube, and cond...

This post offers multi-directional load data for three popular Unistrut Beam Clamps:  P1386, P1985S, and P2785. The information below builds upon the tech data found in the Beam Clamp Section of th...

Most folks think channel, fittings, and hardware when they hear the word Unistrut.  When you flip through the pages of our catalog, you'll see a great deal of space dedicated to these types of pr...

You might be surprised, but a section of Unistrut channel has a lot in common with a 2" x 4".  Both the strut and a board aren't of much by themselves.  To finish a project with wood, you might n...

Standard metal framing strut is not always suitable for chemical plants, refineries, pulp and paper mills, desalination facilities, and wastewater treatment plants. Hot dip galvanized, stainless, o...

Cable Tray systems are often used to support electric power, signal, control, instrumentation, and communication cables used for power distribution and communication. Unlike conduit systems, which...

When most folks think about Unistrut framing channel, their minds go straight to commercial and industrial applications.  What you might not know is that the same features that make Unistrut idea...

For the uninitiated buyer, strut is strut, and the only differentiator between competing brands is the price.  All of the major manufacturers offer a “standard” channel that looks like Unistrut, bu...

Unistrut is proud to announce the addition of a new style of channel specifically designed for 5/8" threaded rod.  Ideal for data centers, heavy-duty supports, and a host of other applications, t...

"This video offers an introduction to Unistrut Rooftop Walkways. If you are looking for a cost-effective, easy-to-install solution to protect your commercial roof, the Unistrut Rooftop Walkway is a...

"If you are looking for an introduction to the Unistrut System and how our framing channel works, this video is an excellent way to get started. During the clip, we'll show how to make a rack and e...

As a company, we have long been committed to maintaining the most comprehensive online resource dedicated to Unistrut.  Our site visitors count on us for easy to find product information, technical...

Unistrut Interlock Plank Grating fills a variety of needs in a wide range of industries.  From flooring and rooftop walkways to mezzanines and stairway systems, United Interlock Grating Systems pro...

A recent email from a customer requesting a submittal sheet for Unistrut P1000 got us all thinking—submittals are important tools in the building trade, but do folks know where to find this importa...

  Periodically, we receive questions from customers regarding the accuracy of their combination or back-to-back channel order.  For example, sometimes folks call saying they ordered Unistrut P1001...

When it comes to medical applications, contractors feel extra pressure to complete overhead support systems with lightning fast speed while delivering finished installations that meet demanding spe...

Saving time is a recipe for success in the construction industry.  Quicker installations and more efficient work processes reduce labor costs and maximize ROI.  The old adage “Time is money” smacks...

Unistrut is the grown-up version of the Erector Set of our youth.  Our Erector Sets gave us an endless number of possibilities to design, create and build.  The Unistrut System works in much the sa...

Unistrut offers a number of MSDS Sheets in PDF format to ensure the safety of your workers and emergency first responders.  All of this information is permanently archived in our PDF Library, but i...