Unistrut Information & News

Most of our application-based Tech Talk articles describe rooftop walkways, medical support systems, catwalks and mezzanines, but the versatility engineered into each section of Unistrut makes our ...

Strut is strut, right?  Although it is tempting to think all metal framing channel products are virtually equal, there is a difference between different brands of framing strut.  When you buy genui...

Fitting standard size Unistrut Service Company strut (also referred to as a channel) at 1-5/8” (one and five-eighths inch), Unistrut Strut Feet is a lightweight, strong, and durable 3” (three-inch...

One of the common questions we receive involves attaching Unistrut channel to bar joists.  There are a variety of different ways to secure strut to bar joists, so choosing the best strategy boils...

Contractors have long hailed Unistrut framing channel as one of the most versatile building materials on the market.  Building pros choose Unistrut because it is easy to work with, and thanks to th...

In a previous post discussing how to give your project a professional, finished appearance we explored Unistrut Closure Strips.  This month’s featured part revisits finishing strategies and explain...

Many of our Tech Talk articles describe installations utilizing Unistrut Channel, but there are cases where we utilize another Unistrut product called Prime Angle to complete projects.  Prime Angle...

Although many of our customers associate Unistrut Service Company with design, fabrication, and installation, we also operate a service center that sends channel, fittings, and hardware worldwide. ...

Unlike industrial applications where primary consideration is given to strength, most commercial applications involving Unistrut require solutions that combine strength, cost-effectiveness, and aes...

Department of Labor statistics routinely cite musculoskeletal disorders (MSD’s) as one of the major sources of injuries to healthcare workers.  Americans are older and heavier than ever, and as a...

When an application requires a much more sleek and eloquent design, consider Unistrut Commercial, an expanded product line which satisfies the need for fittings used in lighter support applications...

Unistrut Trolleys provide a better approach to overhead movement for medium, and heavy-duty loads up to six hundred (600) pounds.  Unistrut Trolleys are available in five (5) different Trolley st...

When you’re in the field, you want hardware that is convenient and maybe even saves you a buck or two without degrading workmanship; but most importantly, you need a product that makes you effectiv...

New Unistrut Service Company Channel Strut is Compatible with Most Fittings and Satisfies Architectural Hardware Request New Unistrut Service Company Channel Strut is compatible with most fittin...

"When customers call or email to purchase Unistrut Channel, our staff is trained to ask about the application.  We do this because most Unistrut projects also require fittings and concrete anchors ...

Unistrut Service Company now offers a new, patent-pending product line called Unistrut Defender™. Specifically designed for corrosive applications, Unistrut Defender utilizes two proprietary materi...

In addition to material sales, we do a fair number of Unistrut installations to create overhead support structures for operating rooms.  OR installations are particularly well-suited for Unistrut b...

We often receive phone calls and e-mails from contractors asking how to attach threaded rod to Unistrut channel.  This procedure is relatively straightforward and demonstrates the versatility of ou...

Although many of our Tech Talk articles focus on overhead or ceiling mounted support structures, Unistrut is equally effective for floor mounted applications.  It’s pretty easy to appreciate both t...

Each week, we are involved in countless projects and if we had to pick one of the most common commercial / industrial applications for the Unistrut system, the hands down winners are ceiling grids....

Last month’s blog post on painting Perma Green Unistrut prompted questions regarding painting procedures for two of our more popular finish styles, Hot Dip Galvanized (HG) and Pre-Galvanized (PG) U...

"Ask a handful of contractors why they use Unistrut and you'll likely receive a variety of answers. Some like the infinite adjustability of our metal channel framing system while others are quick t...

"If your Unistrut application requires additional strength or access on both sides, consider a back to back, or double sided channel combination.  In this new video, Product Engineer Matt Fralick s...

"[caption id="attachment_900" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Unistrut P1001A Channel With Closure Strip Inserted[/caption]The name Unistrut is often associated with the rugged yet versatile metal...

       Perma-Green Unistrut may leave our factory with that familiar, deep green appearance, but this doesn’t mean you can’t paint your channel in the field to achieve a custom color.  If you are a...

"Sometimes folks are a little overwhelmed by the size of the Unistrut Catalog, so we have been busy preparing a series of videos that cover the basics.  In this installment of our new video series,...

One of the questions we receive from contractors, architects and engineers is about the availability of downloadable Unistrut CAD drawings.  We have always felt an obligation to help our customers ...

"Ever wondered about how to attach threaded rod to Unistrut channel?  We have covered this topic before in a previous blog post, but now we have a video that shows just how simple the process is.  ...

"Unistrut  Channel Nuts allow contractors to securely place a fitting, junction box, electrical panel, or pipe clamp in a precise location along the entire length of the channel.  One of the more c...

A Pittsburgh area university approached Unistrut Service for design and materials assistance with a ceiling grid installation for a remodeled art gallery. A lack of storage space for construction m...