SuperstrutMetal Framing Channels - Series 1000Standard Channels

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A-1200Channel available in Solid, Half

Slot, Punched, Slotted andKnockout configurations.

Wt./Ft. 1.90 Ibs.

B-1200Channel available in Solid, Half

Slot, Punched and Slottedconfigurations.

WtVFt. 1.28 Ibs.

C-1200Channel available in Solid, Half Slot

and Punched configurations.WtVFt. 1.70 Ibs.

E-1200Channel available in Solid, Half

Slot and Punched configurations.WtVFt. 2.47 Ibs.

H-1200Channel available in Solid, Half Slot and

Punched configurations.WtVFt. 3.05 Ibs.

A-1400Channel available in Solid, Half Slot,

Punched, Slotted and Knockoutconfigurations.

WtVFt. 1.40 Ibs.

B-1400Channel available in Solid, Half Slot, Punched

and Slotted configurations.WtVFt. 0.90 Ibs.

A804 NEOP WH15/s" x 15/e" White Plastisol Safety End Cap.

Hole Configurations

B804 NEOP WH1%" x %" White Plastisol Safety End Cap.

H804 NEOP WH" x 3W White Plastisol Safety End Cap.

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A-1200-HS 1%x 13B-1200-HS 1%x 13/

Std.Ga. Ctn

is 12-6 12

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C-1200-HS 1%x 1% 12 500E-1200-HS 15/sx 2H-1200-HS 1%x 31

*fe 12 5004 12 *

A-1400-HS 15/sx 1% 14B-1400-HS 1%X ™Ae 14 500

Punched ChannelCat.No.

A-1200-PB-1200-PH-1200-PA-1400-PB-1400-P

Dim.

1%x 1%1%x %1%x %1%x 1%15/8X %

Ga.

1212121414

Std.cm.500500500500500

%>" x 1V6" slots on 2" centers.

* Standard lengths 10 ft. and 20 ft. for standard cartons.Please consult your local T&B representative.

Wholes on Ws" centers.

Avail, in 10 & 20 ft. lengths.

Slotted ChannelCat.No.

A-1200-SB-1200-SA-1400-SB-1400-S

Dim.

1%x 1%15/8X %

1%x 1%15/8X %

Ga.

12121414

Std.Ctn.

*

Channel with KnockoutsCat.No. Dim. Ga.

Std.Ctn.

A-1200-KOA-1400-KO

1%X 1%

15/8X 1%

1214

W x 3" slots on 4" centers.

* Standard lengths 10 ft. and 20 ft. for standard carton.Please consult your local T&B representative.

KO for 1/2" conduit.

Please consult your local T&B representative.

Standard Finish - GoldGalv® brand.

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SuperstrutFinishes

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Green or White Urethane Powder Coated(Suffix GR or WH)Urethane powder resins are applied electrostatically to thesteel after fabrication. Once the material is completelycovered with the powder-form urethane, it proceeds througha 400° baking process for ten minutes, creating a chemicalbond. This results in a minimum of 1.5 mil thickness ofurethane coating providing excellent resistance to chippingor peeling.

Pregalvanized (Suffix PG)A zinc coating is applied by hot-dipping the steel coil at themill prior to fabrication. Once the material is worked by roll-forming, cutting, or punching, minimal protection is providedfor raw edges. This weakness is typical with precoatedmaterial and affects the channel section around holes,extreme ends, and the edges of the "U" shape lips.Superstrut pregalvanized material is in conformance withASTM A-525/G-90 specification standards, representing 0.90ounces of zinc per square foot of steel. This finish is oftenreferred to as "hot-dipped mill galvanized" or "millgalvanized."

Hot-Dipped Galvanized (Suffix HDG)The material is zinc coated after fabrication providing totalproduct protection on all surfaces. The fabricated channel orfitting is suspended and then dipped into tanks of hot zincfor a prolonged period, creating a coherent bond. The resultis superior corrosion resistance as compared to pre-galvanized material. Hot-dipped galvanizing is notrecommended for threaded products, considering the zinccoating thickness will often disrupt the threads. Superstruthot-dipped galvanized is in conformance with ASTMSpecifications A-123 (formerly A-386) and A-153. Superstrutchannels maintain a minimum 1.5 ounces of zinc per squarefoot of steel or 2.5 mils (ASTM A-123, Thickness Grade 65).This finish is also referred to as "hot-dipped galvanized afterfabrication."

Electrogalvanized (Suffix EG)Often referred to as "zinc plated" or "electroplated zinc," thesteel and .5 mils of zinc are bonded by an electrolysisprocess. This is the identical process used in the GoldGalv®hardware finish without the numerous benefits of the goldcolored dichromate conversion coat (see GoldGalv®hardware finish for more information). Electrogalvanizing ismost commonly applied to small fittings, hardware, andthreaded products.

PVC Coated (Suffix PVC)A polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic coating is fused to thechannel, fitting or accessory after fabrication by immersingthe part in fluidized PVC tanks. The fused-melt mixedpowder PVC coating thickness is 15 mils (.015") plus orminus five mils. PVC material is a thermoplastic and willsoften in high temperature. An inherent weakness with PVCcoatings occurs when field alterations are applied, such ascutting or drilling. These acts disrupt the sealed PVCproduct and warrant field touch-up. Thomas & Betts cannotbe held responsible for field-altered PVC coated products.

Copper Plated ("T" inserted as the second digit of thepart number; Example: CTL-710-2)Plain steel proceeds through a series of rinse tanks to cleanthe material surface. Once cleaned, the fabricated part isetched by dipping into an acid pickle bath to prepare thesurface for adhesion. Copper is electrically applied bysubmerging in a copper bath. To seal the finish, the productcontinues to a sealer tank and is then dried by forced hot air.

Black (Suffix B)A black finish is raw steel with only a light oil finish assupplied by the steel manufacturer. There is no protectionagainst red rust.

Stainless Steel (Suffix SS)Superstrut channel is supplied in type 304 stainless steelwhen required. Type 316 stainless steel may be availableupon request.

Aluminum (Suffix AL)Superstrut channel and hardware are available in aluminum.See page J7 of this catalog for more information.

Warning: Load tables, charts, and design criteria provided in this catalog areintended as guides only. Selection of proper product, installation intervals, erection, andplacement are the responsibility of the user.Pipe hanger products when improperly used as tools of erection have occasionallyfailed. The user is cautioned to use the product only as it was intended to avoid anaccident.

We reserve the right to change material and finish specifications without notice, toimprove our products.

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SuperstrutMetal Framing Channels - Series 1000

MaterialChannels are cold formed from hot rolled pickled and oiled stripsteel.

Material ThicknessAll series 1200 12 gauge materialAll series 1400 14 gauge material

Standard LengthsStandard lengths for channel are 10 ft. and 20 ft.Standard length tolerance ± Va".Shorter lengths are available at a small cutting charge.

GoldGalv® hardware finish is standard for all Superstrut products.This is a multi-process finish of electro-plated zinc, followed bygold colored zinc dichromate to give excellent corrosion resistanceand superior paint base. See page J2 for a complete description ofthe GoldGalv hardware finish. GoldGalv hardware will be furnishedif no other finish is specified.

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SuperstrutMetal Framing Engineering Data & Specifications

Design Data - Metal Framing Channel

Elements of SectionsYI

WY x - • •

"LI.x"ifciH . MH

Nominal12GA= .105

14GA= .075

16 GA - 060

Y Y

Single Channels Double Channels

Thickness (inches)I - Moment of inertiaS - Section of Modulesr - Radius of Gyration2. - Nominal AxisA - Area

liable 1 - Properties for Design: SINGLE CHANNEL

Cat. H WNo. in in.

A I Sin.2 in.4 in.3

A-1200 1.625 1.625 .557 .192 .212B-1200 .813 1.625 .381 .031 .063C-1200 1.375 1.625 .500 .121 .155E-1200 2.438 1.625 .726 .529 .399H-1200 3.250 1.625 .897 1.100 .635A-1400 1.625 1.625 .401 .134 .146B-1400 .813 1.625 .280 .024 .051

X-X AXISr Z

in. in.

.58? .719

.283 .331

.492 .595

.853 1.1121.107 1.507.577 .707.295 .338

Y-Y AXISI S r

in.4 in.3 in.

.237 .292 .652

.137 .168 .600

.205 .252 .640

.335 .413 .679

.436 .536 .697

.184 .226 .677

.103 .127 .607

•Jl Table 1 - Properties for Design: DOUBLE CHANNELmm

2. Cat. H W5 No. in in.

A-1202 3.250 1.625«a. B-1202 1.626 1.625<3 C-1202 2.750 1.625

E-1202 4.876 1.625H-1202 6.500 1.625A-1402 3.250 1.625B-1402 1.626 1.625

A I Sin.2 in.4 in.3

.114 .948 .583762 .147 .181.000 .595 .433.450 2.854 1.171.794 6.273 1.930

801 .668 .411560 .112 .138

X-X AXISr Z

in. in.

.992 1.625

.439 .813

.772 1.3751.402 2.4381.870 3.250.913 1.625.447 .813

Y-Y AXISI S r

in.4 in.3 in.

.474 .584 .652

.274 .337 .600

.409 .504 .640

.672 .827 .680

.871 1.072 .697

.367 .452 .677

.206 .254 .607

HB Table 2Load ratings for 1/z" strut nuts used in Superstrut ChannelIf connections will be subjected to dynamic or seismic loadingconditions, contact the factory for design assistance.

ChannelNo.

A-1200C-1200B-1200A-1400B-1400

Slip Pull OutResistance Strength

Ibs. Ibs.

1500 20001500 20001400 14001000 14001000 1400

Safety Factor of 3

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