What is a channel nut?
” 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.
What size bolt fits in Unistrut?
1-3/8″ outside diameter octagon fender washers with 1/4″ or 3/16″ bolt size perfectly fit in strut channels for hanging any product. They are zinc plated steel to guarantee durability and corrosion protection.
What are cone nuts used for?
Nylon Cone Nuts (5-Pack) feature 12-Gauge metal and nylon construction. The nuts are for suitable for use as strut fittings. They are used to connect modular framing channels to accessories.
What are Unistrut channels?
Unistrut Channel is a standardized formed structural system used in the construction and electrical industries for light structural support, often for supporting wiring, plumbing, or mechanical components such as air conditioning or ventilation systems.
Can I weld Unistrut?
Unistrut connections provide the strength of welding but can easily be taken apart. The Unistrut nut is designed so that normal pressure in installing it causes the nut to bite into and lock itself securely o the channel.
What is slotted channel used for?
They’re often used to provide support for wiring and plumbing, but they’re also used to support mechanical components for larger appliances. Channel support systems are often put together using U-shaped slotted steel channels that are combined with fittings.
What is a spring nut on a channel nut?
Channel Nuts with Springs Unistrut Spring Nuts are designed to conform to the flanges on the inside of the channel creating a secure fit. Spring nuts are used in conjunction with hex head cap screws to create a unique, weldless fastening solution. Channel nut grooves are textured for improved traction and slip resistance.
How do you use a channel nut on a strut?
Rotating the channel nut 90° into place is simple and the serrated grooved edges will help keep it tight against the top of the strut, stopping unwanted movement or rotation. After the first channel nut is inserted, place the fitting, and secure in place with a washer and hex bolt.
What is a cross channel nut?
Channel nuts are rectangular with the ends shaped to allow a quarter turn crosswise in the framing slot after inserting through the opening in the channel and to prevent any further turning of the nut.