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Every day, we work with Unistrut on a countless variety of projects and applications across the country. The most commonly specified and purchased part number in the line-up is Unistrut P1000. And if there was one question, we get more than any other, it is this -- “How do I know which finish is bes...

One of the advantages of Unistrut is that we offer a complete system. To drive this point home, we are dedicating this Tech Talk post to the trolley components found in the Unistrut Engineering Catalog. Armed with the right product knowledge, you can design and build your own trolley system in just ...

In a previous post, we had discussed the topic of how zinc-coated Unistrut can provide resistance to acids, salt, and other environmental factors that would cause uncoated Unistrut to rust. Knowing that there are endless uses for our Unistrut channel and fittings, we want to dive deeper into what fi...

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.