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Contractors have traditionally struggled with the best way to support HVAC ductwork on commercial and industrial roofs.  Traditional support systems take two forms—H-frames fabricated from Unistrut channel that is connected to a rubber or plastic base, and steel supports that tie into the structure ...

One of the most popular product lines in our online store is Unistrut Trolleys. And out of the many sizes, the most popular is the heavy duty, 4-wheel trolley. Our P2950.

The most frequently asked question in regards to the P2950 is “What is the load rating?”

The design load rating of the P...

Extra budget is a great problem to have but it is still just that- a problem. This can be a double-edged sword… If you have a “use-it-or-lose-it” budget, you may be scrambling to spend it before the year end.  However, if you roll over your extra money, management may see that you’re not using you...

Wouldn’t it be great if there was an HVAC duct support solution wind load rated to 120 MPH that didn’t require roof penetrations and flashing?  And better yet, what if this solution came in a kit form?  If you are looking for a new approach to supporting roof HVAC ducts to address these common pain ...

SOLVED!!  The missing piece in your toolbox when working with Unistrut.

When working with Unistrut materials, it may be difficult to find the right size socket in your everyday tool box that is compatible with ½” hardware.  If you don’t have a Unistrut channel socket readily available, the time spe...

Although most of our customers know us for offering a complete line of Unistrut channel, fittings, and hardware, we also offer additional products to keep your employees safe at work and on the job site.  This post focuses on two of our most popular safety product lines—Roof Guardrail and Fall Prote...

Fall is fast approaching which means winter is right around the corner. S-5!® snow retention systems allow businesses to help protect their building and its occupants by reducing the chances of accidents and damage caused by falling snow and other related issues.

If you are regular Tech Talk blog visitor, you’ve probably read some of our articles covering the various anchors used to attach Unistrut channel to concrete ceilings, walls, and floors.

Concrete anchors make their way into many Unistrut installations, but there are times when you need a section of...

Here at Unistrut Service Company, we are passionate about staying safe on the job. That's why we have recently started offering Safety Products to compliment our impressive line of channel and fittings. This blog post will take a closer look at each of the harnesses we offer to help you better decid...

With Summer in full swing, it's time to start those DIY projects  For most of us, one of the first tasks is cleaning up the garage.  If you are looking for a fast and easy way to get tools off the floor and safely secured to the wall, this project may be of interest.  Below is a collection of pictur...