High Quality Steel Profiles Carbon Steel Channel U ASTM A36 Channel Steel U-shaped
Product Introduction
Channel steel is a long U-shaped or C-shaped profile. As a carbon structural steel, channel steel is widely used in the construction and machinery fields to provide structural support when subjected to lateral bending loads. Channel steel has a wide range of uses and is an ideal choice for various applications such as manufacturing, steel structures and construction projects.
Steel Channel Standards And Grades
ISO 657-1, ASTM A36, ASTM A527, EN 10034, JIS G3101, BS 4-1, DIN 1026, etc.
According to different application environments, choose the appropriate steel grade.
| ASTM | EN | JIS | GB |
| ASTM A36 | S235JR | SS400 | Q235 |
| ASTM A572 Gr50 | S355JR | SM490 | Q345 |
| ASTM A572 Gr60 | S355J2 | SM520 | Q390 |
| ASTM A572 Gr65 | S420ML | SM570 | Q420 |
| ASTM A572 Gr70 | S460ML | SM570 | Q460 |
Normal Size
ASTM Standards (USA): C3*4.1-C15*50, MC6*12-MC18*58
EN Standards (Europe): UPN50-UPN400, UPE80-UPE400
BS Standards (UK): PFC100*50*10-PFC430*100*64, CH76*38*7-CH432*102*65
GB Standards (China): 5#-24#C
JIS Standards (Japan): 75*40-380*100
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Channel Specification |
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Size |
Height |
Width(MM) |
Web Thk |
Weight |
Size |
Height(MM) |
Width(MM) |
Web Thk(MM) |
Weight |
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5 |
50 |
37 |
4.5 |
5.438 |
36b |
360 |
98 |
11 |
53.466 |
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6.3 |
63 |
40 |
4.8 |
6.634 |
36c |
360 |
100 |
13 |
59.118 |
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6.5 |
65 |
40 |
4.8 |
6.709 |
40a |
400 |
100 |
10.5 |
58.928 |
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8 |
80 |
43 |
5 |
8.045 |
40b |
400 |
102 |
12.5 |
65.204 |
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10 |
100 |
48 |
5.3 |
10.007 |
40c |
400 |
104 |
14.5 |
71.488 |
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12 |
120 |
53 |
5.5 |
12.059 |
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12.6 |
126 |
53 |
5.5 |
12.318 |
50 |
25 |
4 |
3.46 |
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14a |
140 |
58 |
6 |
14.535 |
50 |
25 |
5 |
3.86 |
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14b |
140 |
60 |
8 |
16.733 |
250 |
90 |
9 |
34.6 |
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16a |
160 |
63 |
6.5 |
17.24 |
75 |
40 |
3.8 |
5.3 |
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16b |
160 |
65 |
8.5 |
19.752 |
75 |
40 |
5 |
6.92 |
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18a |
180 |
68 |
7 |
20.174 |
76 |
38 |
5.1 |
6.7 |
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18b |
180 |
70 |
9 |
23 |
100 |
50 |
3.8 |
7.3 |
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20a |
200 |
73 |
7 |
22.64 |
100 |
50 |
5 |
9.36 |
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20b |
200 |
75 |
9 |
25.777 |
102 |
51 |
6.1 |
10.42 |
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22a |
220 |
77 |
7 |
24.999 |
125 |
65 |
6 |
13.4 |
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22b |
220 |
79 |
9 |
28.453 |
127 |
64 |
6.4 |
14.9 |
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25a |
250 |
78 |
7 |
27.41 |
150 |
75 |
6.5 |
18.6 |
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25b |
250 |
80 |
9 |
31.335 |
150 |
75 |
9 |
24.0 |
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25c |
250 |
82 |
11 |
35.26 |
152 |
76 |
6.4 |
17.9 |
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28a |
280 |
82 |
7.5 |
31.427 |
152 |
89 |
7.1 |
23.8 |
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28b |
280 |
84 |
9.5 |
35.823 |
200 |
80 |
7.5 |
24.6 |
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28c |
280 |
86 |
11.5 |
40.219 |
250 |
90 |
9 |
34.6 |
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30a |
300 |
85 |
7.5 |
34.463 |
300 |
90 |
9 |
38.1 |
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30b |
300 |
87 |
9.5 |
39.173 |
300 |
90 |
10 |
43.8 |
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30c |
300 |
89 |
11.5 |
43.883 |
125 |
65 |
5.5 |
14.8 |
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36a |
360 |
96 |
9 |
47.814 |
150 |
75 |
5.5 |
17.9 |
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Main Types
(1)UPE (European Standard): Metric dimensions with parallel flanges.
(2)UPC (European Standard): Metric dimensions with tapered flanges.
(3)C-Channel (American Standard): Imperial dimensions, commonly used in the U.S.
Surface Finish
(1)Hot-rolled (as-rolled).
(2)Cold-rolled (smooth finish).
(3)Galvanized (corrosion-resistant).
Application
Steel structures are widely used across various industries due to their strength and versatility. In building construction, they form essential components such as plant trusses, floor support beams, and curtain wall keels. The machinery manufacturing sector relies on steel for equipment bases, conveyor tracks, and heavy machinery frames. Infrastructure projects utilize steel in bridge guardrails, power towers, and highway sound barriers. Additionally, emerging fields like renewable energy are driving demand for specialized steel products, particularly corrosion-resistant galvanized channel steel used in photovoltaic support systems. This growing application highlights steel's adaptability to evolving technological needs.
Advantages
● Channel steel offers high strength and stability due to its unique concave cross-section, providing excellent bending and compression resistance—making it ideal for transverse force structures like beams and brackets. Its convenient and efficient construction allows for quick cutting, welding, or bolting, meeting modular assembly needs while easily integrating with other steel sections (e.g., I-beams, angle steel) to form sturdy frameworks.
● Economical and practical, hot-rolled channel steel is cost-effective compared to custom-shaped steel, with low maintenance requirements. When galvanized, its service life exceeds 20 years, reducing replacement frequency. Additionally, cold-bent channel steel is energy-efficient in production, supporting lightweight and eco-friendly projects.
● With wide application scenarios—from construction and machinery to emerging industries—channel steel remains a reliable and adaptable choice for diverse structural needs.
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