Unistrut P5500 - 1-5/8" x 2 7/16", 12 Gauge Metal Framing Channel

The Unistrut P5500 is a 1-5/8" x 2-7/16" channel. It has a 12 ga (.105") wall and is shorter than P5000 but taller than the P1000.

Resources

• P5500 Submittal PDF
• Related Channel Nuts
• Aluminum and Stainless Steel PDF
• Complete Unistrut Catalog

Elements of Section - P5500
Area of Section	0.726 in2 (4.7 cm2)
	Axis 1-1	Axis 2-2
Moment of Inertia (I)	0.522 in4 (21.7 cm4)	0.334 in4 (13.9 cm4)
Section Modulus (S)	0.390 in3 (6.4 cm3)	0.411 in3 (6.7 cm3)
Radius of Gyration (r)	0.848 in (2.2 cm )	0.679 in (1.7 cm )

Raw steel conforms to the following ASTM specifications:

GAUGE	FINISH	ASTM NO.
12	GR & HG	A1011 SS GR 33
	PG	A653 GR 33
14	GR & HG	A1011 SS GR 33
	PG	A653 GR 33
16	GR & HG	A1011 SS GR 33
	PG	A653 GR 33
19	GR	A1008
GR = Perma-Green® III PG = Pre-Galvanized Zinc HG = Hot-Dipped Galvanized

 

Part No.	Finish	Length (ft)	Weight Per Foot
P5500-10-GR	Perma-Green® III	10'	2.470 lbs.
P5500-20-GR	Perma-Green® III	20'	2.470 lbs.
P5500-10-PG	Pre-Galvanized Zinc	10'	2.470 lbs.
P5500-20-PG	Pre-Galvanized Zinc	20'	2.470 lbs.
P5500-10-HG	Hot-Dipped Galvanized	10'	2.618 lbs.
P5500-20-HG	Hot-Dipped Galvanized	20'	2.618 lbs.
P5500-10-ZD	Perma-Gold™	10'	2.470 lbs.
P5500-20-ZD	Perma-Gold™	20'	2.470 lbs.
P5500-10-PL	Plain	10'	2.470 lbs.
P5500-20-PL	Plain	20'	2.470 lbs.
P5500-10-EA	Extruded Aluminum	10'	0.970 lbs.
P5500-20-EA	Extruded Aluminum	20'	0.970 lbs.
View the Unistrut Finish Specifications PDF for detailed specifications on all finishes. GR = Perma-Green® III PG = Pre-Galvanized Zinc HG = Hot-Dipped Galvanized ZD = Perma-Gold™ PL = Plain EA = Extruded Aluminum

Column Loading - P5500
Unbraced Height (in)	Allowable Load at Slot Face (lbs)	Max Column Load Applied at C.G.
		K=0.65 (lbs)	K=0.80 (lbs)	K=1.0 (lbs)	K=1.2 (lbs)
24	4,640	13,840	12,570	10,840	9,190
36	3,970	11,050	9,190	7,030	5,370
48	3,180	8,420	6,390	4,620	3,630
60	2,550	6,250	4,620	3,450	2,780
72	2,120	4,790	3,630	2,780	2,260
84	1,810	3,890	3,010	2,330	1,910
96	1,580	3,290	2,580	2,020	1,650
108	1,400	2,860	2,260	1,770	1,440
120	1,270	2,530	2,020	1,580	*
144	1,060	2,070	1,650	*	*
168	920	1,750	1,380	*	*
*KL/r > 200 See notes below for more information

Beam Loading - P5500
Span (in)	Max Allowable Uniform Load (lbs)	Defl at Uniform load (in)	Uniform Loading at Deflection			Lateral Bracing Reduction Factor
			Span /180 (lbs)	Span /240 (lbs)	Span /360 (lbs)
24	3,270	0.04	3,270	3,270	3,270	0.99
36	2,180	0.09	2,180	2,180	2,180	0.89
48	1,640	0.15	1,640	1,640	1,420	0.77
60	1,310	0.24	1,310	1,310	910	0.67
72	1,090	0.34	1,090	950	630	0.58
84	940	0.47	930	700	470	0.51
96	820	0.61	710	530	360	0.46
108	730	0.78	560	420	280	0.42
120	650	0.95	460	340	230	0.40
144	550	1.39	320	240	160	0.36
168	470	1.89	230	170	120	0.32
192	410	2.46	180	130	90	0.30
216	360	3.07	140	110	70	0.28
240	330	3.86	110	90	60	0.26
See notes below for more information

Notes:

1. Beam loads are given in total uniform load (W Lbs) not uniform load (w lbs/ft or w lbs/in).

2. Beam loads are based on a simple span and assumed to be adequately laterally braced. Unbraced spans can reduce beam load carrying capacity. Refer to the linked page for reduction factors for unbraced lengths from 2 to 20 feet.

3. For pierced channel, multiply beam loads by the following factor:

• "KO" Series .......95%
• "T" Series ..........85%
• "HS" Series .......90%
• "SL" Series ........85%
• "H3" Series ........90%
• "DS" Series ........70%

4. Deduct channel weight from the beam loads.

5. For concentrated midspan point loads, multiply beam loads by 50% and the corresponding deflection by 80%. Follow this link for information regarding other load conditions.

6. All beam loads are for bending about Axis 1-1.

Sample calculation #1:

Here is a sample calculation to demonstrate the beam loading charts, and the load reduction factors.

Say we have an 6’ span of P1000sl, and want to see what the load capacity is for a point load.

Per the charts, P1000 is good for a maximum allowable uniform load (not load per foot) of 560 lbs. In referencing the notes below, we have the following load reductions:

- X .85 for the sl

- X .5 for a point load in the center

- X .78 load reduction per page 56

Therefore 560 lbs x .85 x .5 x .78 = 185 lbs.

Sample Calculation #2.

Say we have a 5’ span of P1001, and want to see the load capacity for a point load.

Per the charts, p1001 is good for a maximum allowable uniform load (not load per foot) of 1,910 lbs. In referencing the notes below, we have the following load reductions:

- X .5 for a point load in the center

- X .97 load reduction

Therefore 1,910 lbs x .5 x. 97 = 926 lbs.

Note that these assume that the strut connection is able to handle the load. It is the responsibility of you and your Engineer to review all calculations and connections, and to verify that all items are installed per Unistrut requirements. Unistrut Service Company takes no responsibility for the misuse of information provided. Local codes may dictate more stringent requirements.

Available Piercings and Combinations
P5500HS	P5500KO	P5500SL	P5500T

Dimensional Data for Pierced & Slotted Channels:

DS = Double Slotted. Slots are 2-3/4" (70mm) x 7/8" (22mm). 3-1/2"(89mm) on Center with 3/4"(19mm) spacing between slots.
HS = Round Holes on one side. Holes are 9/16" (14mm) in Diameter. 1-7/8" (48mm) on Center.
H3 = Round Holes on all three sides. Holes are 9/16" (14mm) in Diameter. 1-7/8" (48mm) on Center.
KO = Knockouts. Knockouts are 7/8" (22mm) in Diameter. 6" (152mm) on Center.
SL = Long Slots. Slots are 3" (76mm) x 13/32" (10.3mm). 4"(102mm) on Center.
T = Slotted. Slots are 1-1/8" (29mm) x 9/16" (14mm). 2"(51mm) on Center.

Request a Quote for Unistrut P5500

Product:	P5500
Name:*
Company:
Email:*
Phone:
Fax:
Describe your product needs ( - quantities, lengths, finish, etc:)