Types and Applications of Steel Channel

Steel channel, with its unique shape and excellent mechanical properties, plays an important role in the fields of construction and engineering. With the continuous advancement of technology and the diversification of application requirements, the types of steel channel are also increasingly abundant, each with its own unique characteristics and application scenarios. This article will detail the types and applications of steel channels, helping readers better understand this important material.

Types and Applications of Steel Channel:

Types of Steel Channel:

Steel channel is divided into ordinary steel channel and light steel channel. The specifications of hot-rolled ordinary steel channel are 5-40#. The specifications of hot-rolled flexible steel channel supplied by the supply and demand parties are 6.5-30#. Steel channel is mainly used in building structures, vehicle manufacturing, other industrial structures, and fixed cabinets. Steel channel is often used in conjunction with I-beams.

Steel channel can be divided into four types according to its shape: cold-formed equal-leg steel channel, cold-formed unequal-leg steel channel, cold-formed inner-curved steel channel, and cold-formed outer-curved steel channel.

According to the theory of steel structure, the steel channel should be stressed by its flange, which means that the steel channel should be upright, not lying down.

Specifications of Steel Channel:

The specifications of steel channel are mainly expressed in terms of height (h), leg width (b), waist thickness (d), etc. The specifications of domestic steel channel range from No. 5 to No. 40, corresponding to heights of 5-40cm.

At the same height, light steel channel has narrower legs, thinner waist, and lighter weight than ordinary steel channel. No. 18-40 is a large steel channel, and No. 5-16 is a medium-sized steel channel. Imported steel channel indicates the actual specifications and relevant standards. The import and export ordering of steel channel is generally based on the specifications required for use after determining the corresponding carbon steel (or low alloy steel) steel grade. In addition to the specification number, there is no specific composition and performance series for steel channel.

The delivery length of steel channel is divided into two types: cut-to-length and multiple-length, and the tolerance values are specified in the corresponding standards. The length selection range of domestic steel channel is divided into three types: 5-12m, 5-19m, and 6-19m according to different specifications. The length selection range of imported steel channel is generally 6-15m.

Applications of Steel Channel:

Steel channel is a common steel material used in construction and engineering. Its cross-section shape is groove-shaped and it is an economical cross-section steel material. Here are some of the main uses of steel channel:

1. Building structure: Steel channel is often used in the beams, columns, frames, and other structures of buildings as the main load-bearing component.
2. Curtain wall engineering: Steel channels can also be used in curtain wall engineering, as the supporting structure of the curtain wall, and at the same time, it can also play a role in connecting and fixing the curtain wall.
3. Mechanical equipment: Because steel channel has good mechanical properties and stability, it can be used to manufacture important parts of various mechanical equipment, such as mechanical bases, brackets, etc.
4. Vehicle manufacturing: In vehicle manufacturing, steel channel is often used to manufacture compartments, chassis and other parts.
5. Other industrial structures: Steel channels can also be used in various other industrial structures and facilities, such as bridges, ships, chemical equipment, etc.
6. Fixed panel cabinets: Steel channels can be used to fix various panel cabinets, such as distribution panel cabinets, instrument panel cabinets, etc.

Conclusion

Thank you for reading our article and we hope it can help you to have a better understanding of the types and applications of steel channel. If you want to learn more about steel channel, we would advise you to visit Sino Stainless Steel for more information.

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