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In the early 1940's Eberl Iron Works was invited to become a distributor of an innovative new metal framing product called Unistrut. During that same time period, EIW was also heavily involved in the manufacture of steel bumpers for Jeeps, in support of war efforts. The economic boom following World War II spurred major growth in construction and infrastructure projects. Eberl Iron Works capitalized on this by expanding its offerings and creating the Unistrut Buffalo Supports (UBS) division to complement what became the Metal Fabrication Services (MFS) division.

How to Build Heavy Duty Storage Shelves

In this blog post, we're going to cover how to build shelving with the Unistrut metal framing system, but first let's dive into a bit of Unistrut history. Did you know that just about everything we build needs to have a frame? It does, and Unistrut is the world's most flexible, all-purpose metal framing system. Some of the earliest and most common uses for metal framing include building Unistrtut shelving. Undoubtedtly that has to do with how simple and effective the system is, along with how customizable and adjustible it is.

The basic components of the Unistrut system are simple, yet wonderfully effective.

1. Unistrut Channel
2. Unistrut Spring Nut
3. Unistrut Fitting
4. Unistrut Bolt (Hex Head Cap Screw)

These four basic components all work together to create the perfect solution for all your metal framing needs.

Here's how:

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What are Bar Joists?

Let's start at the beginning with what a bar joist is and what it's used for. Steel joist is a structural framing component used in floors and roofs to provide added support and even weight distribution.

Bar joists provide light weight strength that is able to span long distances, between girders, typically running in the same direction as a beam, or even acting as a replacement for beams. A metal joist consists of two parallel chords which are joined to each other via a triangular framework of intersecting supports known as webbing.

How to Attach Unistrut to Bar Joist with Beam Clamps

Now that we know what bar joists

The Unistrut Trolley System Offers Cost Effective Overhead Mobility

What is the Unistrut Trolley System?

Composed of only three basic elements: trolleys, trolley track and trolley track hangers, Unistrut Trolley Assemblies are an easy to install, cost effective system for a variety of overhead mobility applications, including:

• Barn Doors
• Sliding / Panel Doors
• Gas Line Hoses
• Hospital Equipment
• Patient Lifts
• Welding Curtain
• Athletic Equipment