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1-5/8″ Stainless Steel Slotted Strut – 10′ Lengths
- SKU:
- 2400355877
- Availability:
- Usually Ships Same Day
- Weight:
- 17.90 LBS
- Shipping Notice:
- LTL Only
Description
1-5/8" Stainless Steel 304 Slotted Strut Channel – 10' Lengths
1-5/8" slotted strut channel manufactured from 304 stainless steel provides a durable, corrosion-resistant framing and support solution for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, industrial, commercial, and specialty applications. The full-depth 1-5/8-inch channel profile works with a wide range of strut fittings and hardware, while the slotted design allows flexible attachment and field adjustment without welding.
This product is supplied in 10-foot lengths and is commonly used to support piping, conduit, cable, equipment, fixtures, racks, and modular framing assemblies. Stainless steel construction makes it particularly useful where corrosion resistance, cleanliness, wash-down capability, or long-term durability is important.
Product Highlights
- 1-5/8" full-depth stainless steel strut channel
- 304 stainless steel construction
- Slotted channel for flexible mounting and adjustment
- Excellent corrosion resistance for demanding environments
- Supplied in 10-foot lengths
- Suitable for indoor, outdoor, and many wash-down applications
- Compatible with common strut nuts, brackets, clamps, fittings, and hardware
- Useful for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and industrial support systems
- Clean metallic finish with no painted coating
- Well suited for facilities where long service life and corrosion resistance are priorities
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Slotted Strut Channel |
|---|---|
| Channel Profile | 1-5/8" Full-Depth Channel |
| Material | 304 Stainless Steel |
| Slot Configuration | Slotted |
| Finish | Natural Stainless Steel |
| Length | 10 Feet |
| Corrosion Resistance | High – Suitable for Many Indoor, Outdoor, Moisture and Wash-Down Environments |
| Common Uses | Pipe Support, Electrical Conduit, Cable Support, Equipment Mounting, Rack Assemblies and Structural Framing |
| Installation System | Modular Strut Nuts, Clamps, Brackets, Fittings and Fasteners |
| Sold By | Complete 10-Foot Length |
Why Choose 304 Stainless Steel Strut?
304 stainless steel provides substantially better corrosion resistance than painted carbon steel and is commonly selected where moisture, cleaning chemicals, condensation, outdoor exposure, or frequent wash-down conditions make standard steel finishes less desirable.
Because the corrosion resistance comes from the stainless steel itself rather than a painted surface coating, the channel remains well suited for facilities where durability, cleanliness, and long-term appearance are important considerations.
Stainless Steel vs. Galvanized Strut
304 Stainless Steel
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- No painted coating to chip or peel
- Well suited for wash-down and moisture-prone areas
- Clean metallic appearance
- Preferred for many food, industrial, institutional, and outdoor applications
Galvanized Steel
- Zinc-coated carbon steel construction
- Good corrosion resistance for many general applications
- Typically more economical than stainless steel
- Common in commercial and industrial support systems
- May not provide the same long-term corrosion resistance in aggressive environments
Slotted vs. Solid Strut Channel
Slotted Strut
- Factory slots provide convenient attachment points
- Allows fast field adjustment
- Reduces drilling in many installations
- Useful for conduit, piping, equipment, and framing support
- Provides flexibility when mounting locations change
Solid Strut
- No factory mounting slots
- Provides a continuous solid channel surface
- Useful where custom attachment locations are preferred
- Common in fabrication and specialized framing
- May be selected where slot spacing is not required
Why Choose a 10-Foot Length?
Ten-foot stainless strut channel is easier to transport, store, unload, and maneuver than longer material. It is especially convenient for service work, mechanical rooms, equipment supports, wall racks, confined spaces, and projects where full 20-foot pieces would be difficult to handle.
The shorter length can also reduce unnecessary cutting and leftover material when the installation consists primarily of localized support frames or shorter structural runs.
Common Applications
Mechanical & Plumbing Support
- Pipe support systems
- Process piping supports
- Mechanical equipment mounting
- Pump and valve support frames
- Utility piping racks
- Wash-down mechanical areas
Electrical & Industrial Framing
- Electrical conduit support
- Cable and raceway support
- Equipment racks
- Control-panel framing
- Industrial support structures
- General modular fabrication
Where Stainless Strut Is Commonly Used
Corrosive & Wash-Down Areas
- Food-processing facilities
- Beverage-production areas
- Commercial kitchens
- Wash-down rooms
- Water-treatment facilities
- Moist mechanical spaces
Commercial & Industrial Facilities
- Manufacturing plants
- Institutional buildings
- Utility facilities
- Outdoor equipment supports
- Process areas
- Industrial maintenance installations
Compatible Strut Hardware
Stainless steel strut channel functions as part of a modular support and framing system. Compatible accessories may include:
- Stainless steel channel nuts and spring nuts
- Pipe and conduit clamps
- Angle brackets and corner fittings
- Flat plates and splice fittings
- Threaded rod and rod couplings
- Beam clamps
- Post bases and mounting feet
- Equipment-support brackets
- Stainless bolts, washers, and fasteners
For corrosive environments, use hardware with a material and corrosion resistance compatible with the stainless channel. Mixing dissimilar metals may require additional consideration depending on the environment and application.
Installation Guidance
- Confirm the required 1-5/8" channel profile before ordering.
- Verify that 304 stainless steel is appropriate for the installation environment.
- Confirm total support loads and required support spacing.
- Use compatible stainless or otherwise approved strut nuts, brackets, clamps, and fasteners.
- Cut channel square using tools suitable for stainless steel.
- Deburr cut ends before handling or assembly.
- Avoid contamination from carbon-steel grinding dust or cutting tools where appearance or corrosion resistance is critical.
- Use appropriate anchors for concrete, masonry, steel, or other mounting surfaces.
- Support suspended assemblies with properly sized threaded rod and hardware.
- Do not exceed the rated capacity of the channel, fittings, fasteners, anchors, or supporting structure.
- Confirm compatibility of stainless components with surrounding metals and environmental conditions.
- Installation should comply with applicable electrical, mechanical, plumbing, structural, and building-code requirements.
304 vs. 316 Stainless Steel
304 Stainless Steel
- Excellent general corrosion resistance
- Widely used for indoor, outdoor, and wash-down installations
- Common in food, commercial, and industrial environments
- Good balance of performance and cost
316 Stainless Steel
- Higher resistance to chlorides and aggressive corrosion
- Often selected for coastal and marine environments
- Common in chemical-processing applications
- Preferred where exposure conditions exceed normal 304 service
Product Resources
Review manufacturer technical data and project requirements before ordering or installation.
Need Help Selecting Stainless Steel Strut?
Our industrial PVF specialists can help confirm channel profile, stainless grade, slot configuration, compatible fittings, support hardware, corrosion requirements, application conditions, and product availability before you order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What material is this strut channel?
This product is manufactured from 304 stainless steel.
What size is the channel?
This product uses a standard 1-5/8-inch full-depth strut profile.
Is this strut slotted?
Yes. Factory slots provide convenient attachment points and allow easier adjustment of brackets, clamps, and other hardware.
How long is each piece?
Each piece is supplied as one 10-foot length.
Is this product sold by the foot?
No. This product is sold by the complete 10-foot length.
What is the advantage of stainless steel strut?
Stainless steel provides excellent corrosion resistance and long service life, making it useful in moisture-prone, wash-down, outdoor, industrial, and other demanding environments.
Can 304 stainless strut be used outdoors?
Yes, 304 stainless steel is commonly used outdoors. However, highly corrosive, coastal, marine, or chloride-heavy environments may require 316 stainless steel or another material specifically selected for the exposure.
Can stainless strut be used in wash-down areas?
Yes. Stainless strut is commonly selected for wash-down environments because it resists corrosion and does not rely on a painted surface coating for protection.
Can this strut support electrical conduit?
Yes. Stainless steel strut is commonly used with compatible conduit clamps and fittings to support electrical conduit and raceway systems.
Can this strut support pipe?
Yes. It may be used with compatible pipe clamps and hardware when the channel, fittings, anchors, span, and support spacing are properly selected for the load.
What hardware should be used with stainless strut?
Stainless steel hardware is often preferred in corrosive environments so the supporting components provide corrosion resistance comparable to the channel. Confirm material compatibility for the specific installation.
What is the difference between 304 and 316 stainless strut?
304 stainless provides excellent general corrosion resistance, while 316 stainless offers additional resistance to chlorides and more aggressive environments such as coastal, marine, and certain chemical-processing applications.
Is stainless steel better than galvanized strut?
Stainless steel generally provides greater long-term corrosion resistance, while galvanized steel is often more economical. The correct choice depends on environmental exposure, project requirements, expected service life, and budget.
Can stainless steel strut be cut in the field?
Yes. Use tools suitable for stainless steel, deburr cut edges, and avoid contaminating the stainless surface with carbon-steel particles where corrosion resistance and appearance are important.
Is this strut suitable for every load?
No. Channel capacity depends on profile, material thickness, span, orientation, fittings, anchors, and support conditions. Confirm published load data and project requirements before installation.
Why choose a 10-foot length?
A 10-foot length is easier to transport, store, unload, and maneuver than longer material and is convenient for equipment supports, service work, localized framing, and confined installation areas.
Important Ordering Notes
- Confirm the required 1-5/8" full-depth channel profile before ordering.
- This product is slotted 304 stainless steel strut channel.
- Each piece is supplied as one 10-foot length.
- This product is sold by the complete length.
- Confirm that 304 stainless steel provides the required corrosion resistance for the environment.
- Consider 316 stainless steel for coastal, marine, chloride-heavy, or more aggressive chemical environments.
- Select compatible channel nuts, brackets, clamps, fasteners, and support hardware.
- Verify channel capacity, support spacing, anchor capacity, and total system load.
- Avoid carbon-steel contamination during cutting and fabrication where corrosion performance is important.
- Confirm compatibility when stainless steel will contact dissimilar metals.
- Installation should comply with applicable electrical, mechanical, plumbing, structural, and building-code requirements.
