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Channel Brackets Made Easy
Check out our summary of common channel brackets that can be used to create channel framing and support solutions.
One of the fastest-selling lines we stock is Channel, as a key component used in MEP and HVAC installations. We also keep a wide variety of channel bracketry options which allow installers to create the robust channel support systems to meet their project needs.
Channel Brackets come in many types and sizes such as splice plates, angle brackets, z brackets, u brackets, flat brackets, beam clamps, bracing brackets to name just a few. It is the many variations of the humble channel bracket which allow installers to assemble almost any channel support system they can imagine.
There are also a number of different channel types, sizes and finishes available too, however in this blog we wanted to just focus on the often over looked channel brackets which can be over looked.
Types of Channel Brackets
Splice Plates
Splice Plates typically used to join several channel lengths together or to provide additional support. The longer the splice plate the greater the support provided.
- Splice Plates
- Splice Plate 2-Hole
- Splice Plate 3-Hole
- Splice Plate 4-Hole
- Splice Plate 5-Hole
- T Plate
Flat Brackets
Flat Brackets are a collection of channel bracket that are typically used to join several channel lengths together to form simple configurations such as right angles and cross sections, or to provide additional support.
- Flat L Bracket
- Flat T Bracket
- Flat Plus Bracket
Angle Brackets
Angle Brackets are ideal channel brackets to join 2 sections of channel at a cross point or form the desired angle. The brackets allow each channel length to be secured to a single point of contact.
- 90° Brackets
- 90° Brackets 2-Hole
- 90° Brackets 3-Hole
- 90° Brackets 4-Hole
- 90° V Plates
- 45° Brackets
- 45° Brackets 4-Hole
- Acute Angle Brackets
- Obtuse Angle Brackets
- Adjustable Angle Brackets
- Wing Brackets
Z Brackets
Z Brackets overlap the channel length being joined to form simple connections on one side of the connecting channel.
- Z Brackets 41x21
- Z Brackets 41x41
- Z Brackets Back to Back Channel
U Brackets
U Brackets overlap the channel length being joined from both sides for a more secure connection.
- U Brackets 41x21
- U Brackets 41x41
- U Brackets Back to Back Channel
Joiners
Joiners either overlap (external joiner) or sit neatly inside (internal joiner) two channel lengths to provide a secure connection.
- External Joiner 41x41
- Internal Joiner (41x21 & 41x41)
Cantilever Arms
Cantilever Arms create 90° angle supports which are handy to create brackets or fix items directly on to building walls such as cable trays, pipework, rectangular ductwork or other HVAC equipment such as air conditioner units.
- Cantilever Arms Single Chanel
- Cantilever Arms Double Chanel
Beam Clamps
Beam Clamps are used to provide a secure fixing for channel to beams (girders). Window Beam Clamps provide an opening for the channel to fit into, whereas Toe and U Beam Clamps fix the channel directly to the beam.
- Toe Clamp
- U Beam Clamp – Small (41x21)
- U Beam Clamp – Large (All Channel)
- Window Beam Clamp 41x21
- Window Beam Clamp 41x41
- Window Beam Clamp 41x82
- U Bolt Beam Clamp (41x21 & 41x41)
- U Bolt Beam Clamp (Back to Back Channel)
- Z Beam Clamp (All Channel)
- Internal Web Clamp 41x41
Base Plates
Base Plates create a handy ‘foot’ for channel to be fitted into to form a base for channel support frames.
- Base Plates 100mm
- Base Plates 200mm
Bracing Brackets
Gusseted Brackets Single or Double Socket can be used to provide a base for channel support frames. With Gusseted Bracing Brackets used to fix several lengths of channel to create right angle joints, or give additional support for frames joints.
- Gusseted Bracket Single Socket
- Gusseted Bracket Double Socket
- Gusseted Bracing Brackets
Channel and Bracketry Fixings
In addition to channel and the brackets listed above, installers will also need a number of common fixings to create channel framing or support solutions.
- Channel Nuts
- Square Plates
- Hex Set Screws
- Hex Nuts
- Studding
For further information on channel brackets, channel or fixings please contact our team on 01322 274226 or [email protected]. Alternatively, you can check out our Bracketry range here.
