The P1000T is the original metal framing strut channel. It is manufactured from a 12 ga. (1.9 mm) strip of low carbon steel. It is a two-inch-wide, twelve-gauge strut channel with half-slotted holes. These channels are commonly used for general framing, seismic bracing, and duct supports. They are also used for trapeze supports.
A slotted strut channel has rectangular slots molded into the ends. The basic strut channel is one five eighth inch by one-eighth-inch unit, or 41 mm by 41 mm. A popular half-height size is 1 5/8-inch by 13/16-inch in US units, or 41 mm by 21 MM in metric units. Depending on the application, there may be several sizes and shapes of these metal strips.
The EVT Slotted Strut Channel is a standardized structural system. It is a light-duty steel strut channel with rectangular slots cut in 2-inch centers. A typical steel strut channel is one-five-eight-inch by one-eighth-inch by eleven-eighth-inch. A half-height strut channel is a narrower version with the same dimensions.
Usually manufactured of metal sheet, strut channels are easily connected to each other. They can also be joined together with connecting angles. These channels are often used to support pipes, threaded rods, and other connecting components. They are also a convenient way to create a permanent structure. In addition to their structural benefits, slotted strut channel can be used in different types of machinery. Its versatility allows it to be installed in various applications.