Structural Steel C-Section - Channel

Characteristics

Information on sizes, dimensions, weight, mechanical properties and yield strengths for Structural Steel Parallel Flange Channels is all available in the manufacturer’s guide to Hot Rolled Structural Steel Products.

Common Applications

Structural Steel channels provide a versatile solution for building applications, including:

• Strutting Beams
• Lintel Beams
• Floor Bearer Beams
• Verandah Beams
• Rafters

For more information, read our blog about Builders Steel. Additionally, we have a guide tailored for builders and owner builders, providing support in design, sizing and applications of Structural Steel Parallel Flange Channels for Domestic and House Building.

Edcon Steel Tips

• We can cut all steel PFCs to your specified sizes and deliver to your site (subject to our delivery options). Please review our sizes and customise and request a quote online 24/7.
• Our stores stock a limited range of Parallel Flange Channels (50PFC to 250PFC, approximately 8 sizes). Customers can request additional sizes from bulk storage to meet individual requirements. Metro branches stock a more comprehensive range of Structural Steel C-sections ready for same-day pickup.
• Our Brookvale Head Office and Structural Fabrication workshop have a diverse range of ready-to-order structural steel stock. In many cases, we can fulfil cut-to-size PFCs orders “while you wait,” which is ideal for builders or home builders requiring prompt steel beam solutions for urgent or unforeseen project needs.
• Edcon Steel specialises in custom structural steel PFC fabrication, including holes, bolted connections and welding of cleats or plates. Send us your sketches or drawings for a custom quote. Download an order form and email it to our sales team.

Surface Preparation and Coatings

To meet NCCC (BCA) and Australian Standards, consider using industrial protective coatings to prevent atmospheric corrosion (rust). Familiarise yourself with the Australian Building Codes’ guidelines on steel coatings as a customer or user of structural steel beams.

Consult your designer or certifier for additional guidance on Coatings of Structural Steel Beams. For more information on protecting structural steel from rust, refer to Part 1 (Paint coatings) and Part 2 (Hot dip galvanising) of AS/NZS 2312.

You can also read our articles, The importance of steel protection and How to choose the right steel coating for the job.

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