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Cold Formed Channel Steel

The Cold Formed Channel Steel manufactured by Shixinda Factory is more resistant to rust and durable compared to ordinary black channel steel. It saves construction time and requires no maintenance in the future. It is suitable for applications in photovoltaic, municipal, factory buildings, and overseas outdoor projects. Our Daegu Zhuang self-owned warehouse has a full range of inventory in all specifications and supports cutting, punching, national standard / European standard customization, along with a complete set of export documents. Relying on the efficient shipping of Tianjin Port, it also takes into account product quality and one-stop supply services, significantly reducing the procurement, construction, and long-term operation costs for customers.

Shixinda's suppliers have specially produced this Cold Formed Channel Steel, also known as Cold-Rolled U-shaped Steel. It is formed by rolling steel strips at room temperature. The cross-section is in the shape of a groove "[". It belongs to cold-formed thin-walled steel and is different from hot-rolled channel steel produced through high-temperature rolling. It complies with the national standard GB/T 6728 for Cold-Rolled Steel Sections.


Technical Specifications

Standard GB/T 6728 Equal Cold-Formed Channel Steel (U-channel) Specification Table

No.

Size Model (H×B×t, mm)

Section Height H (mm)

Flange Width B (mm)

Optional Standard Thickness (mm)

Common Material

Main Application Scenarios

1

40×20×t

40

20

1.5/2.0/2.5

Q235B/Q355B

Small storage racks, cable brackets, light keels

2

50×30×t

50

30

1.5/2.0/2.5/3.0

Q235B/Q355B/Galvanized

Storage racks, keels, light equipment frames

3

60×30×t

60

30

2.0/2.5/3.0

Q235B/Q355B

Wall keels, support frames, light purlins

4

80×40×t

80

40

2.0/2.5/3.0/4.0

Q235B/Q355B/Galvanized

Factory purlins, photovoltaic brackets, medium-duty racks

5

100×50×t

100

50

2.0/2.5/3.0/4.0/5.0

Q235B/Q355B/Galvanized

Roof purlins, PV support columns, medium steel structures

6

120×50×t

120

50

2.5/3.0/4.0/5.0/6.0

Q235B/Q355B

Heavy purlins, equipment bases, steel structure frames

7

120×60×t

120

60

2.5/3.0/4.0/5.0/6.0

Q235B/Q355B/Galvanized

PV brackets, heavy purlins, mechanical equipment frames

8

140×60×t

140

60

3.0/4.0/5.0/6.0

Q355B

Large steel structures, PV support columns, heavy load brackets

9

160×60×t

160

60

3.0/4.0/5.0/6.0/8.0

Q355B/Galvanized

Factory beams & columns, large PV supports, heavy steel structures

10

180×70×t

180

70

3.0/4.0/5.0/6.0/8.0

Q355B

Heavy factory frames, equipment bases, bridge supports

11

200×70×t

200

70

3.0/4.0/5.0/6.0/8.0/10.0

Q355B/Galvanized

Large steel frameworks, heavy PV columns, infrastructure supports


Cold Formed Channel Steel

 

Application scenario

Profile Type

Main Application Scenarios

Thin-wall Mini U Channel (40×20 / 50×30)

Keels, cable trays, small brackets, rack accessories

Standard Cold-Formed U Channel (80×40 ~ 120×60)

Canopies, equipment bases, pipe support hangers

C Channel with Inner Lips

Factory purlins, main beams of photovoltaic brackets

Thick-wall Cold-Formed U Channel (160×60 / 200×70)

Heavy-duty attics, large PV support columns, heavy-load equipment frames


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Core features

- Cold forming process, higher section accuracy

- Clean surface finish, no need for secondary grinding

- Lightweight and high-strength structure, effectively reduces load and cost

- Good structural symmetry, stable and balanced force distribution

- Strong adaptability for deep processing, flexible customization

- Optional corrosion protection upgrade, excellent outdoor weather resistance

- Controllable national quality standards, strong engineering applicability


Usage precautions

1.Selecting based on working conditions: Cold Formed Channel Steel is mainly used for lightweight, uniform load support, suitable for roof trusses, supports, ribs, and auxiliary load-bearing structures; for heavy-load impact, large-span high-pressure load core main beams, it is recommended to be combined with hot-rolled steel for use, to avoid long-term strong impact deformation.


2.Welding construction operation specifications: Cold-formed profiles have slight cold work residual stress, on-site welding should adopt segmented spot welding and low-temperature slow welding methods, avoiding continuous high-temperature concentrated welding, to prevent local stress concentration causing deformation and cracking. Perform rust prevention and paint repair treatment promptly after welding.


3.Uniform force distribution during installation: Ensure the flatness of the mating surface of the profile during installation, prohibit single-point suspension and forced twisting assembly, to avoid eccentric loading causing side bending or deformation of the profile, and ensure the long-term stability of the structure.


4.Using corrosion protection according to environmental classification: For indoor dry ordinary working conditions, black cold-formed channel steel can be selected; for outdoor open-air, coastal salt spray, and humid acidic alkaline environments, it is necessary to use hot-dip galvanized type, to delay zinc layer aging and rusting.


5.Preprocessing for deep processing in advance: For batch projects, it is recommended to pre-prepare holes and fixed-length cutting in the factory to reduce on-site secondary processing, reduce on-site processing errors and surface wear, and improve installation accuracy and construction efficiency.


6.Moisture-proof and protection during storage and stacking: The finished products should be raised off the ground, covered with rainproof film for stacking, to avoid long-term ground moisture and rain soaking, and prevent the surface of the profile from oxidizing and turning white, and the growth of rust.


7.Adhering to standard specifications for adaptation: Domestic and foreign construction strictly follow the requirements of GB/T 6728 national standards and European standards, for export projects, corresponding tolerances and wall thickness standards can be matched as needed to ensure the compliance of project acceptance.


FAQ

Q1: Is Cold Formed Channel Steel suitable for use as interior decoration joists?

A1: It is highly suitable. It has high precision, a smooth surface, is lightweight, and does not deform easily. It is the preferred material for interior light steel joists and wall supports.


Q2: What is the biggest difference in advantages between cold-formed steel and hot-rolled steel?

A2: Cold-formed steel has more precise dimensions, a more attractive appearance, and is lighter in weight. It is suitable for lightweight and precise construction; hot-rolled steel is better suited for heavy-duty main structural load-bearing.


Q3: How long can galvanized cold-formed channel steel be used outdoors?

A3: The regular hot-dip galvanizing process has strong weather resistance. It can be used stably in regular outdoor environments for a long time and generally requires no frequent maintenance.


Q4: Can special lengths and hole positions be customized according to the drawings?

A4: Full-size customization, cut to length, precise drilling are supported. The finished components can be directly delivered, eliminating the need for on-site processing.


Q5: Can the load-bearing capacity of cold-formed channel steel meet the requirements of photovoltaic engineering?

A5: The medium-thick wall specifications are fully compatible with photovoltaic purlins, support auxiliary load-bearing structures, and are currently the mainstream material for photovoltaic lightweight renovation.


Q6: Can the product provide national standard test reports?

A6: Each batch can provide material certificates and factory test documents. Third-party sampling re-inspection and export clearance are supported.


Q7: Is small-scale procurement supported for mixed batches and zero-cutting?

A7: Zero-cutting, mixed batch delivery, and urgent order delivery are supported. The inventory specifications are complete, and there is no high minimum order quantity limit.



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