Fittings & Brackets Metal Framing, Pipe Hangers and Accessories
Fittings & Brackets U Shape Fittings 5c" 5 3⁄ 8"
5 3⁄ 8" 121⁄ 32"
3 1⁄ 4" 7 1⁄ 4"
3
⁄ 16"
5 3⁄ 8" 121⁄ 32"
5 ⁄ 8" 11e"
A210 For attaching “A" series channel
A208 Does not include strut nut or bolts. For “A” series channel.
A211 For attaching “A" series channel.
2 1 ⁄ 2"
7" 39⁄ 32"
11⁄ 16"
11⁄ 2" 15⁄ 8" 1"
121⁄ 32"
10 ga.
3 9⁄ 32" 4 ⁄ 8" 7
1
⁄ 4"
15⁄ 8" 1 21⁄ 32"
A212
AN211
AB245
AB-288
13⁄ 8" 3
1 ⁄ 8" 3
5 3⁄ 8" 121⁄ 32"
5 3⁄ 8"
⁄ 32"
121⁄ 32"
1 ⁄ 32" 11
Standard Dimensions 2 7⁄ 16"
• • • • •
⁄ 4"-16 UNF Thread
3
4 1 ⁄ 2" 7
⁄ 8"
C210 For attaching “C" series channel.
A-213
Hole Spacing: 13⁄ 16" From End Hole Spacing: 17⁄ 8" Centers Hole Size: 9⁄ 16" Diameter Material: 15⁄ 8" Width Material: 1⁄ 4" Thick
Standard Finish – GoldGalv®, unless otherwise stated.
E210 For attaching “E" series channel.
Angular Fittings 15⁄ 8"
31⁄2" 45˚
45˚
3"
B
11⁄16" 2 ⁄2" 1
15⁄ 8"
2 5⁄16"
AB225
AB227
A
CAT. NO.
A (IN.)
B (IN.)
STD. CTN.
AB239 1 AB-239-2 AB-239-3
7 13⁄16 13 3⁄4 19 3⁄4
8 1⁄2 17 25 1⁄2
15 10 10
Metal Framing, Pipe Hangers and Accessories
5 3⁄ 8" 17⁄ 8"
B210
Standard Finish – GoldGalv®, unless otherwise stated.
AB-239
D-17
Metal Framing Channels — Overview Finishes GoldGalv®
Copper Plated (“T” inserted as the second digit of the part number; Example: CTL-710-2) Plain steel proceeds through a series of rinse tanks to clean the material surface. Once cleaned, the fabricated part is etched by dipping into an acid pickle bath to prepare the surface for adhesion. Copper is electrically applied by submerging in a copper bath. To seal the finish, the product continues to a sealer tank and is then dried by forced hot air.
Green or White Urethane Powder Coated (Suffix GR or WH)
Black (Suffix B)
Urethane powder resins are applied electrostatically to the steel after fabrication. Once the material is completely covered with the powder-form urethane, it proceeds through a 400˚ baking process for ten minutes, creating a chemical bond. This results in a minimum of 1.5 mil thickness of urethane coating, providing excellent resistance to chipping or peeling.
A black finish is raw steel with only a light oil finish as supplied by the steel manufacturer. There is no protection against red rust.
Pregalvanized (Suffix PG) A zinc coating is applied by hot-dipping the steel coil at the mill prior to fabrication. Once the material is worked by roll-forming, cutting or punching, minimal protection is provided for raw edges. This weakness is typical with precoated material and affects the channel section around holes, extreme ends and the edges of the “U” shape lips. Superstrut pregalvanized material is in conformance with ASTM A-525/G-90 specification standards, representing 0.90 ounces of zinc per square foot of steel. This finish is often referred to as “hot-dipped mill galvanized” or “mill galvanized.”
Hot-Dipped Galvanized (Suffix HDG) The material is zinc coated after fabrication, providing total product protection on all surfaces. The fabricated channel or fitting is suspended and then dipped into tanks of hot zinc for a prolonged period, creating a coherent bond. The result is superior corrosion resistance as compared to pregalvanized material. Hot-dipped galvanizing is not recommended for threaded products, considering the zinc coating thickness will often disrupt the threads. Superstrut hot-dipped galvanized is in conformance with ASTM Specifications A-123 (formerly A-386) and A-153. Superstrut channels maintain a minimum 1.5 ounces of zinc per square foot of steel or 2.5 mils (ASTM A-123, Thickness Grade 65). This finish is also referred to as ”hot-dipped galvanized after fabrication.”
SilverGalv® (Suffix EG)
Stainless Steel (Suffix SS) Superstrut channel is supplied in type 304 stainless steel when required. Type 316 stainless steel may be available upon request.
Aluminum (Suffix AL) Superstrut channel and hardware are available in aluminum.
Warning: Load tables, charts and design criteria provided in this catalog are intended as guides only. Selection of proper product, installation intervals, erection and placement are the responsibility of the user. Superstrut® products are intended to be used for the support and bracing of fixtures, cable, pipe and conduit. Improper use or installation may result in injury to persons or damage of property. Material and finish specifications are subject to change without notice.
Metal Framing, Pipe Hangers and Accessories
The standard GoldGalv® finish is made up of a multi-step electrogalvanizing and zinc dichromate process. The trivalent Chromium finish is applied over the zinc, producing a chemically bonded non-porous barrier for protection from moisture and air. The .5 mil electro-plated zinc and gold trivalent Chromium finish provide all of the features and protection of hexavalent Chromium without the use of the chemical.
Often referred to as “zinc plated” or “electroplated zinc,” the steel and .5 mils of zinc are bonded by an electrolysis process. This is the identical process used in the Kindorf Galv-Krom® finish without the numerous benefits of the gold colored trivalent chromium conversion coat (see Galv-Krom® finish for more information). Electrogalvanizing is most commonly applied to small fittings, hardware and threaded products.
PVC Coated (Suffix PVC) A polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic coating is fused to the channel, fitting or accessory after fabrication by immersing the part in fluidized PVC tanks. The fused-melt mixed powder PVC coating thickness is 15 mils (.015") plus or minus five mils. PVC material is a thermoplastic and will soften in high temperature. An inherent weakness with PVC coatings occurs when field alterations are applied, such as cutting or drilling. These acts disrupt the sealed PVC product and warrant field touch-up. Thomas & Betts cannot be held responsible for field-altered PVC coated products.
D-3
Metal Framing Channels — Overview Finishes (continued) SilverGalv® Electro-Galvanized Finish From Superstrut® Protection is the name of the game and SilverGalv® delivers a winning combination of features designed to meet the most exacting specifications. SilverGalv® offers the ultimate in corrosion protection versatility and performance, including…
• Strong Abrasion Resistance
• Punched Holes and Cut Ends are Protected Unlike a pre-galvanized finish where steel holes and cuts have no corrosion protection, Silver-Galv® protects every portion of the strut. Because SilverGalv’s finish is applied after fabrication, all punched holes and cut ends share a consistent quality with the rest of the material
Metal Framing, Pipe Hangers and Accessories
SilverGalv® provides strong abrasion resistance, even under extreme conditions, thanks to its unique zinc finish and chromate barrier. The green paint finishes typically used for strut cannot compare to this level of protection
• Clean Finish SilverGalv® ensures a finished product that leaves no residue on your hands. In the SilverGalv® process, a zinc finish is applied after fabrication. As a result, all the oil and grime that accumulates during manufacturing gets thoroughly cleaned off during the plating process
Metal Framing Channel Finish Corrosion Resistant Testing, ASTM B117
• Paintable Surface Salt Spray Hours
Applying SilverGalv® after fabrication provides the end user with a clean, smooth surface to paint
• Interchangeable Silver Color SilverGalv’s silver hue means it can be used interchangeably with either standard pre-galvanized channel systems or silver colored fittings commonly used with green painted strut systems
1100 1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Industry Enamel Green
• No More White Rust With pre-galvanized strut, white rust frequently taints the zinc finish. With SilverGalv®, this problem is eliminated thanks to a clear chromate applied over the zinc that stops white rust from forming
Epoxy Green
Industry Pre-Galvanized G90
SilverGalv®
New Trivalent GoldGalv®
SilverGalv® provides more corrosion protection than Pre-Galvanized or Green Painted finishes.
Standard Channels Material Channels are cold formed from hot-rolled pickled and oiled strip steel.
Material Thickness All Series 1200
12 gauge material
All Series 1400
14 gauge material
Standard Lengths Standard lengths for channel are 10 ft. and 20 ft. 1 5⁄8 7 ⁄8
Standard length tolerance ± 1⁄8". Shorter lengths are available at a small cutting charge. GoldGalv® hardware finish is standard for all Superstrut products. This is a multi-process finish of electro-plated zinc, followed by gold colored zinc dichromate to give excellent corrosion resistance and superior paint base. See page D-4 for a complete description of the GoldGalv® hardware finish. GoldGalv® hardware will be furnished if no other finish is specified.
1 5⁄8 7 ⁄8 1 5⁄8 7 ⁄8 1 ⁄8 5
1 5⁄8 7 ⁄8
1 5⁄8 7 ⁄8 13
A Series
B Series
2 7⁄16
3 1⁄4
1 3⁄8
⁄16 C Series
E Series
H Series
D-5
Fittings & Brackets Fittings & Brackets — Series 200
Metal Framing, Pipe Hangers and Accessories
Material
Design Data
Superstrut fittings and brackets are manufactured from hot rolled carbon steel.
Ratings vary when used with 12 or 14 gauge channel and are shown for each channel material.
®
GoldGalv® hardware finish is standard for all Superstrut® products. This is a multi-process finish of electro-plated zinc, followed by gold-colored zinc dichromate to give excellent corrosion resistance and a superior paint base. See page D-3 for complete description of the GoldGalv® hardware finish. GoldGalv® hardware will be furnished if no other finish is specified.
Dimensions The following standard dimensions apply to all fittings except as indicated on the individual drawings. • Hole spacing: 13⁄ 16" from end of fittings • Hole spacing: 17⁄ 8" centers • Hole size: 9⁄ 16" diameter
Nuts and Bolts Required
• Material: 15⁄ 8" wide
Unless otherwise noted, nuts and bolts for use with fittings and brackets should be ordered separately.
• Material: 1⁄ 4" thickness
The standard bolt for the 9⁄ 16" hole is a 1⁄ 2" hex head cap screw 15⁄ 16" long. The 15⁄ 16" length may be used with all series channel.
Application Instructions Parts drawings illustrate a typical use for the fitting, and in many cases other uses for the part are appropriate.
Standard Finish – GoldGalv®, unless otherwise stated.
15⁄ 8" 31⁄ 2"
⁄ 16"
13
17⁄ 8"
2 ⁄ 4" 1
17⁄ 8" 2 1⁄ 4"
41⁄ 8"
41⁄ 8"
17⁄16"
2"
31⁄ 2"
AB204
AB203
AB202
AB201
31⁄ 2"
3 1⁄ 2" 41⁄ 8"
5 ⁄ 8" 3
41⁄ 8" 17⁄ 16"
31⁄ 2"
AB206
AB207
3 1⁄2"
AB213
5 3⁄8"
7"
D-14
AB220
31⁄ 2"
41⁄ 8"
31⁄ 2"
AB216
AB214
• Hole Spacing: 13⁄ 16" From End • Hole Spacing: 17⁄ 8" Centers • Hole Size : 9⁄ 16" Diameter
3 5⁄ 8"
AB219
17⁄ 16"
. . . . . . . . . . . . Standard Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 1⁄2"
3 1⁄2"
AB205
AB240
• Material: 15⁄ 8" Width • Material: 1⁄ 4" Thick
Standard Finish – GoldGalv ®, unless otherwise stated.
5 3⁄ 8" 121⁄ 32"
3 1⁄ 4" 7 1⁄ 4"
3
⁄ 16"
5 3⁄ 8" 121⁄ 32"
5 ⁄ 8" 11e"
A210 For attaching “A" series channel
A208 Does not include strut nut or bolts. For “A” series channel.
A211 For attaching “A" series channel.
2 1 ⁄ 2"
7" 39⁄ 32"
11⁄ 16"
11⁄ 2" 15⁄ 8" 1"
121⁄ 32"
10 ga.
3 9⁄ 32" 4 ⁄ 8" 7
1
⁄ 4"
15⁄ 8" 1 21⁄ 32"
A212
AN211
AB245
AB-288
13⁄ 8" 3
1 ⁄ 8" 3
5 3⁄ 8" 121⁄ 32"
5 3⁄ 8"
⁄ 32"
121⁄ 32"
1 ⁄ 32" 11
Standard Dimensions 2 7⁄ 16"
• • • • •
⁄ 4"-16 UNF Thread
3
4 1 ⁄ 2" 7
⁄ 8"
C210 For attaching “C" series channel.
A-213
Hole Spacing: 13⁄ 16" From End Hole Spacing: 17⁄ 8" Centers Hole Size: 9⁄ 16" Diameter Material: 15⁄ 8" Width Material: 1⁄ 4" Thick
Standard Finish – GoldGalv®, unless otherwise stated.
E210 For attaching “E" series channel.
Angular Fittings 15⁄ 8"
31⁄2" 45˚
45˚
3"
B
11⁄16" 2 ⁄2" 1
15⁄ 8"
2 5⁄16"
AB225
AB227
A
CAT. NO.
A (IN.)
B (IN.)
STD. CTN.
AB239 1 AB-239-2 AB-239-3
7 13⁄16 13 3⁄4 19 3⁄4
8 1⁄2 17 25 1⁄2
15 10 10
Metal Framing, Pipe Hangers and Accessories
5 3⁄ 8" 17⁄ 8"
B210
Standard Finish – GoldGalv®, unless otherwise stated.
AB-239
D-17
Metal Framing Channels — Overview Finishes GoldGalv®
Copper Plated (“T” inserted as the second digit of the part number; Example: CTL-710-2) Plain steel proceeds through a series of rinse tanks to clean the material surface. Once cleaned, the fabricated part is etched by dipping into an acid pickle bath to prepare the surface for adhesion. Copper is electrically applied by submerging in a copper bath. To seal the finish, the product continues to a sealer tank and is then dried by forced hot air.
Green or White Urethane Powder Coated (Suffix GR or WH)
Black (Suffix B)
Urethane powder resins are applied electrostatically to the steel after fabrication. Once the material is completely covered with the powder-form urethane, it proceeds through a 400˚ baking process for ten minutes, creating a chemical bond. This results in a minimum of 1.5 mil thickness of urethane coating, providing excellent resistance to chipping or peeling.
A black finish is raw steel with only a light oil finish as supplied by the steel manufacturer. There is no protection against red rust.
Pregalvanized (Suffix PG) A zinc coating is applied by hot-dipping the steel coil at the mill prior to fabrication. Once the material is worked by roll-forming, cutting or punching, minimal protection is provided for raw edges. This weakness is typical with precoated material and affects the channel section around holes, extreme ends and the edges of the “U” shape lips. Superstrut pregalvanized material is in conformance with ASTM A-525/G-90 specification standards, representing 0.90 ounces of zinc per square foot of steel. This finish is often referred to as “hot-dipped mill galvanized” or “mill galvanized.”
Hot-Dipped Galvanized (Suffix HDG) The material is zinc coated after fabrication, providing total product protection on all surfaces. The fabricated channel or fitting is suspended and then dipped into tanks of hot zinc for a prolonged period, creating a coherent bond. The result is superior corrosion resistance as compared to pregalvanized material. Hot-dipped galvanizing is not recommended for threaded products, considering the zinc coating thickness will often disrupt the threads. Superstrut hot-dipped galvanized is in conformance with ASTM Specifications A-123 (formerly A-386) and A-153. Superstrut channels maintain a minimum 1.5 ounces of zinc per square foot of steel or 2.5 mils (ASTM A-123, Thickness Grade 65). This finish is also referred to as ”hot-dipped galvanized after fabrication.”
SilverGalv® (Suffix EG)
Stainless Steel (Suffix SS) Superstrut channel is supplied in type 304 stainless steel when required. Type 316 stainless steel may be available upon request.
Aluminum (Suffix AL) Superstrut channel and hardware are available in aluminum.
Warning: Load tables, charts and design criteria provided in this catalog are intended as guides only. Selection of proper product, installation intervals, erection and placement are the responsibility of the user. Superstrut® products are intended to be used for the support and bracing of fixtures, cable, pipe and conduit. Improper use or installation may result in injury to persons or damage of property. Material and finish specifications are subject to change without notice.
Metal Framing, Pipe Hangers and Accessories
The standard GoldGalv® finish is made up of a multi-step electrogalvanizing and zinc dichromate process. The trivalent Chromium finish is applied over the zinc, producing a chemically bonded non-porous barrier for protection from moisture and air. The .5 mil electro-plated zinc and gold trivalent Chromium finish provide all of the features and protection of hexavalent Chromium without the use of the chemical.
Often referred to as “zinc plated” or “electroplated zinc,” the steel and .5 mils of zinc are bonded by an electrolysis process. This is the identical process used in the Kindorf Galv-Krom® finish without the numerous benefits of the gold colored trivalent chromium conversion coat (see Galv-Krom® finish for more information). Electrogalvanizing is most commonly applied to small fittings, hardware and threaded products.
PVC Coated (Suffix PVC) A polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic coating is fused to the channel, fitting or accessory after fabrication by immersing the part in fluidized PVC tanks. The fused-melt mixed powder PVC coating thickness is 15 mils (.015") plus or minus five mils. PVC material is a thermoplastic and will soften in high temperature. An inherent weakness with PVC coatings occurs when field alterations are applied, such as cutting or drilling. These acts disrupt the sealed PVC product and warrant field touch-up. Thomas & Betts cannot be held responsible for field-altered PVC coated products.
D-3
Metal Framing Channels — Overview Finishes (continued) SilverGalv® Electro-Galvanized Finish From Superstrut® Protection is the name of the game and SilverGalv® delivers a winning combination of features designed to meet the most exacting specifications. SilverGalv® offers the ultimate in corrosion protection versatility and performance, including…
• Strong Abrasion Resistance
• Punched Holes and Cut Ends are Protected Unlike a pre-galvanized finish where steel holes and cuts have no corrosion protection, Silver-Galv® protects every portion of the strut. Because SilverGalv’s finish is applied after fabrication, all punched holes and cut ends share a consistent quality with the rest of the material
Metal Framing, Pipe Hangers and Accessories
SilverGalv® provides strong abrasion resistance, even under extreme conditions, thanks to its unique zinc finish and chromate barrier. The green paint finishes typically used for strut cannot compare to this level of protection
• Clean Finish SilverGalv® ensures a finished product that leaves no residue on your hands. In the SilverGalv® process, a zinc finish is applied after fabrication. As a result, all the oil and grime that accumulates during manufacturing gets thoroughly cleaned off during the plating process
Metal Framing Channel Finish Corrosion Resistant Testing, ASTM B117
• Paintable Surface Salt Spray Hours
Applying SilverGalv® after fabrication provides the end user with a clean, smooth surface to paint
• Interchangeable Silver Color SilverGalv’s silver hue means it can be used interchangeably with either standard pre-galvanized channel systems or silver colored fittings commonly used with green painted strut systems
1100 1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Industry Enamel Green
• No More White Rust With pre-galvanized strut, white rust frequently taints the zinc finish. With SilverGalv®, this problem is eliminated thanks to a clear chromate applied over the zinc that stops white rust from forming
Epoxy Green
Industry Pre-Galvanized G90
SilverGalv®
New Trivalent GoldGalv®
SilverGalv® provides more corrosion protection than Pre-Galvanized or Green Painted finishes.
Standard Channels Material Channels are cold formed from hot-rolled pickled and oiled strip steel.
Material Thickness All Series 1200
12 gauge material
All Series 1400
14 gauge material
Standard Lengths Standard lengths for channel are 10 ft. and 20 ft. 1 5⁄8 7 ⁄8
Standard length tolerance ± 1⁄8". Shorter lengths are available at a small cutting charge. GoldGalv® hardware finish is standard for all Superstrut products. This is a multi-process finish of electro-plated zinc, followed by gold colored zinc dichromate to give excellent corrosion resistance and superior paint base. See page D-4 for a complete description of the GoldGalv® hardware finish. GoldGalv® hardware will be furnished if no other finish is specified.
1 5⁄8 7 ⁄8 1 5⁄8 7 ⁄8 1 ⁄8 5
1 5⁄8 7 ⁄8
1 5⁄8 7 ⁄8 13
A Series
B Series
2 7⁄16
3 1⁄4
1 3⁄8
⁄16 C Series
E Series
H Series
D-5
Fittings & Brackets Fittings & Brackets — Series 200
Metal Framing, Pipe Hangers and Accessories
Material
Design Data
Superstrut fittings and brackets are manufactured from hot rolled carbon steel.
Ratings vary when used with 12 or 14 gauge channel and are shown for each channel material.
®
GoldGalv® hardware finish is standard for all Superstrut® products. This is a multi-process finish of electro-plated zinc, followed by gold-colored zinc dichromate to give excellent corrosion resistance and a superior paint base. See page D-3 for complete description of the GoldGalv® hardware finish. GoldGalv® hardware will be furnished if no other finish is specified.
Dimensions The following standard dimensions apply to all fittings except as indicated on the individual drawings. • Hole spacing: 13⁄ 16" from end of fittings • Hole spacing: 17⁄ 8" centers • Hole size: 9⁄ 16" diameter
Nuts and Bolts Required
• Material: 15⁄ 8" wide
Unless otherwise noted, nuts and bolts for use with fittings and brackets should be ordered separately.
• Material: 1⁄ 4" thickness
The standard bolt for the 9⁄ 16" hole is a 1⁄ 2" hex head cap screw 15⁄ 16" long. The 15⁄ 16" length may be used with all series channel.
Application Instructions Parts drawings illustrate a typical use for the fitting, and in many cases other uses for the part are appropriate.
Standard Finish – GoldGalv®, unless otherwise stated.
15⁄ 8" 31⁄ 2"
⁄ 16"
13
17⁄ 8"
2 ⁄ 4" 1
17⁄ 8" 2 1⁄ 4"
41⁄ 8"
41⁄ 8"
17⁄16"
2"
31⁄ 2"
AB204
AB203
AB202
AB201
31⁄ 2"
3 1⁄ 2" 41⁄ 8"
5 ⁄ 8" 3
41⁄ 8" 17⁄ 16"
31⁄ 2"
AB206
AB207
3 1⁄2"
AB213
5 3⁄8"
7"
D-14
AB220
31⁄ 2"
41⁄ 8"
31⁄ 2"
AB216
AB214
• Hole Spacing: 13⁄ 16" From End • Hole Spacing: 17⁄ 8" Centers • Hole Size : 9⁄ 16" Diameter
3 5⁄ 8"
AB219
17⁄ 16"
. . . . . . . . . . . . Standard Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 1⁄2"
3 1⁄2"
AB205
AB240
• Material: 15⁄ 8" Width • Material: 1⁄ 4" Thick
Standard Finish – GoldGalv ®, unless otherwise stated.
