stainless steel strut
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September 22, 2023
When it comes to choosing the right materials for your projects, especially in outdoor environments, there's no room for compromise. Corrosion-resistant solutions are crucial to ensure the longevity and structural integrity of your installations. In this blog post, I'll delve into a comparison of two popular options: Unistrut Defender Finish and Stainless Steel Unistrut. Both have their merits, but I'll make a case for why Unistrut Defender Finish might just be the superior choice.
What is Unistrut Defender Finish?
Unistrut Defender Finish is a corrosion-resistant coating that has gained recognition for its exceptional performance. It's a notable improvement over the standard hot-dip galvanized (HDG) option and offers a 10-year warranty straight from the factory. Before we go into its further merits, let’s talk about its greatest opponent for outdoor
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August 23, 2023
The most common finish for Unistrut channel is Pre-Galvanized Steel. Pre-Galvanized steel is great for most indoor applications, but is not so great for outdoor environments or environments with a lot of moisture or corrosive elements. For applications that need to be able to weather the elements, there is no material that offers more corrosion resistance than stainless steel Unistrut. This versatile and rust-resistant material has proven to be a game-changer in various applications, offering unparalleled resilience in even the most unforgiving settings.
Understanding the Enemy: Rust
Rust, or corrosion, is the natural enemy of traditional carbon steel. Galvanized and powder coated finishes offer a little more protection, but rust still poses a significant threat to structural integrity, in various environments, with any of these finishes. When carbon or zinc coated steel comes into contact with
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April 13, 2021
Unistrut is Available in Special Metals: Stainless Steel and Aluminum!
Unistrut channel is offered in a variety of finishes, with a variety of hole styles and in a variety of lengths and gauges, but did you know that we also carry special metals? Aside from the standard Unistrut, you can also get channels that are stainless steel and aluminum. Each of these special metals has unique applications so let's break it down.
Why Choose Stainless Steel?
Our stainless steel channels are offered for the following series: P1000, P1000T, P1001, P1001T as well as the same variations for the P3300, P4100 and P5000 series. It's also offered in two different compositions: 304 and 316 stainless. 316 stainless is a more pure version and does not attract magnetization while 304 stainless will retain a weak magnetic attraction.
