Unistrut Information & News

Each week, we are involved in countless projects and if we had to pick one of the most common commercial / industrial applications for the Unistrut system, the hands down winners are ceiling grids....

Last month’s blog post on painting Perma Green Unistrut prompted questions regarding painting procedures for two of our more popular finish styles, Hot Dip Galvanized (HG) and Pre-Galvanized (PG) U...

"Ask a handful of contractors why they use Unistrut and you'll likely receive a variety of answers. Some like the infinite adjustability of our metal channel framing system while others are quick t...

"If your Unistrut application requires additional strength or access on both sides, consider a back to back, or double sided channel combination.  In this new video, Product Engineer Matt Fralick s...

"[caption id="attachment_900" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Unistrut P1001A Channel With Closure Strip Inserted[/caption]The name Unistrut is often associated with the rugged yet versatile metal...

       Perma-Green Unistrut may leave our factory with that familiar, deep green appearance, but this doesn’t mean you can’t paint your channel in the field to achieve a custom color.  If you are a...

"Sometimes folks are a little overwhelmed by the size of the Unistrut Catalog, so we have been busy preparing a series of videos that cover the basics.  In this installment of our new video series,...

One of the questions we receive from contractors, architects and engineers is about the availability of downloadable Unistrut CAD drawings.  We have always felt an obligation to help our customers ...

"Ever wondered about how to attach threaded rod to Unistrut channel?  We have covered this topic before in a previous blog post, but now we have a video that shows just how simple the process is.  ...

"Unistrut  Channel Nuts allow contractors to securely place a fitting, junction box, electrical panel, or pipe clamp in a precise location along the entire length of the channel.  One of the more c...

We recently completed installation of a support structure for a heavy service boom inside a Pittsburgh area hospital.  This installation was extremely time sensitive because shutting down this po...

A Pittsburgh area university approached Unistrut Service for design and materials assistance with a ceiling grid installation for a remodeled art gallery. A lack of storage space for construction m...

We recently received an inquiry from a general contractor in a remote town in Texas tasked with suspending 650 pounds of X-Ray equipment from the ceiling in a remodeled radiology room. The contract...

Unistrut Framing Channel is manufactured with an impressive array of hole patterns, lengths, and finishes, and although these available options can make life much easier for contractors, GC's, and ...

Are you looking for ways to save money on your next rooftop walkway, medical equipment supports, or ceiling grid project?  Do you have an experienced team of company-employed carpenters and fabrica...

We work with Unistrut on countless different projects and applications each day, but sometimes we forget that there are folks who aren't very familiar with this versatile material.  In some ways, U...

There is an old saying that what goes up must come down.  Sometimes architects and contractors refer to the tendency of structures to return to their natural state.  If you think about the remain...

There are a variety of ways to provide rooftop access for maintenance personnel charged with the inspection, maintenance, and repair of HVAC equipment, air handling systems, pipes, and communicatio...

Architects, engineers, and contractors have traditionally utilized drawings during the planning, design, and construction phases of projects.  Now new advances in computer-aided design, or CAD, are...

Have you ever been puzzled by contractor bids with significant price discrepancies?  Sometimes a low bid means your contractor is cutting corners to hit a price point or business is slow.  A high...

Contractors installing pipe, tube, and hose understand excessive vibration, shock, surge, expansion/contraction, and temperature can lead to line failures and costly shut-downs.  This is why it is ...

Are you in the planning stages of a new project requiring Unistrut?  Have you wondered what types of clamps, fittings, and hardware are compatible with the Unistrut framing channel system?  Do yo...

  This month’s featured part is P3754, Unistrut’s heavy-duty concrete insert.  This work horse features a 1-5/8" x 1-5/8" channel and is available in the following finishes:  Hot-Dipped Galvanized...

Contractors, engineers, and architects charged with designing, building, and installing a ceiling mounted support systems for hospitals, clinics, and medical centers often contact Unistrut Service ...

We receive lots of basic questions about Unistrut clamps, many that are easily answered by consulting our engineering catalog.  One of the most common questions is “what clamp do you recommend for ...

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 ...

Our Design & Materials Program Scores High for a Virginia School Catwalk School is out for the summer. It’s a perfect time to make the grade on those building projects. A high school in Virgin...

When most folks hear the name Unistrut, they think channel or strut.  They may even be thinking 1-5/8” P1000, which is one of the most commonly specified part numbers found in the Unistrut catalog....

Unistrut Service Company has just added a series of new technical PDF's addressing pipe clamp loading data to our Literature Library.  All of these PDF's are available for immediate download in PDF...

At Unistrut Service Company, we strive to maintain a website loaded with valuable technical and specifying information on Unistrut Products.  We have a growing PDF library that is never more than o...