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Steel channel (or C-channel) ,often called C-channel or Parallel Flange Channel (PFC), is a structural beam with a C-shaped cross-section—a vertical "web" with top and bottom horizontal "flanges" extending on one side,is a structural, U-shaped hot-rolled mild steel profile with a wide vertical web and top/bottom flanges, commonly used in construction, trailers, and machine fabrication,. It provides excellent structural strength, particularly withstanding loads when its flat web is mounted to surfaces.

 

Synonyms and Key Types

C-Channel / C-Section

Parallel Flange Channel (PFC)

Structural Channel

U-Channel / U-Profile

 

U-steel according to the shape can be divided into four kinds :


cold bending equilateral u-steel, cold bending unequal side u-steel, cold bending inner edge coil u-steel, cold bending outer edge coil u-steel.

 

Material: Q235B Q345B Q420C Q460C SS400 SS540 S235 S275 S355 S235JR, S275JR, S275JO, S275JZ, S275JR-B, S355JR, S355JR-B, A36, C245, C345, G250, G300, G350,A572 G50 G60

 

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cold bending equilateral u-steel, cold bending unequal side u-steel, cold bending inner edge coil u-steel, cold bending outer edge coil u-steel.

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Hot rolled EN 10025-2-2019 S275JR UPN100 UPN120 UPN140 UPN160 UPN180 UPN200 Mild steel Channel bar

European Standard UPN Channel Bar Specification
Size Height (MM) Width (MM) Web Thk. (MM) Flange Thk. (MM) weight (KG/M)
UPN30*15 30 15 4 4.5 1.74
UPN40*20 40 20 5 5.5 2.87
UPN40*35 40 35 5 7 4.87
UPN50*25 50 25 5 6 3.86
UPN50*38 50 38 5 7 5.59
UPN60*30 60 30 6 6 5.07
UPN65*42 65 42 5.5 7.5 7.09
UPN80*45 80 45 6 8 8.64
UPN100*50 100 50 6 8.5 10.6
UPN120*55 120 55 7 9 13.4
UPN140*60 140 60 7 10 16
UPN160*65 160 65 7.5 10.5 18.8
UPN180*70 180 70 8 11 22
UPN200*75 200 75 8.5 11.5 25.3
UPN220*80 220 80 9 12.5 29.4
UPN240*85 240 85 9.5 13 33.2
UPN260*90 260 90 10 14 37.9
UPN280*95 280 95 10 15 41.8
UPN300*100 300 100 10 16 46.2

Steel Grade Comparison Table: Chemical Composition & Mechanical Properties

Standard Grade Deox. Method C ≤ Si ≤ Mn P ≤ S ≤ Other Elements (%) Tensile Strength (T.S) N/mm² Yield Strength (Y.S) N/mm² Elongation A (%) Impact Energy (Longitudinal J) (20°C / 0°C / -20°C)
    ≤16 16-40    
GB (China) Q235B Z 0.2 0.35 ≤1.4 0.045 0.045 - 370-500 ≥235 ≥225 ≥26 ≥27 / - / -
Q345B Z 0.2 0.5 ≤1.7 0.035 0.035 Nb≤.07, V≤.2, Ti≤.2 470-630 ≥345 ≥325 ≥21 ≥34 / - / -
Q420B Z 0.2 0.5 ≤1.7 0.035 0.035 Nb≤.07, V≤.2, Ti≤.2 520-680 ≥420 ≥400 ≥18 ≥34 / - / -
Q420C Z 0.2 0.5 ≤1.7 0.03 0.03 Nb≤.07, V≤.2, Ti≤.2, Als≥.02 520-680 ≥420 ≥400 ≥19 - / ≥34 / -
Q460C Z 0.2 0.6 ≤1.8 0.03 0.03 Nb≤.11, V≤.2, Ti≤.2, Als≥.02 550-720 ≥460 ≥440 ≥17 - / ≥34 / -
JIS (Japan) SS400 Z - - - 0.05 0.05 - 400-510 ≥245 ≥440 ≥23 -
SS540 Z - - ≤1.6 0.04 0.04 - ≥540 ≥400 ≥390 ≥17 -
DIN/EN (Europe) S235JR Z 0.17 - ≤1.4 0.035 0.035 - 360-510 ≥235 ≥225 ≥26 ≥27 / - / -
S235J0 Z 0.17 - ≤1.4 0.03 0.03 - 360-510 ≥235 ≥225 ≥26 - / ≥27 / -
S235J2 Z 0.17 - ≤1.4 0.025 0.025 - 360-510 ≥235 ≥225 ≥24 - / - / ≥27
S275JR Z 0.21 - ≤1.5 0.035 0.035 - 410-560 ≥275 ≥265 ≥23 ≥27 / - / -
S275J0 Z 0.18 - ≤1.5 0.03 0.03 - 410-560 ≥275 ≥265 ≥23 - / ≥27 / -
S275J2 Z 0.18 - ≤1.5 0.025 0.025 - 410-560 ≥275 ≥265 ≥21 - / - / ≥27
S355JR Z 0.24 0.55 ≤1.6 0.035 0.035 - 470-630 ≥355 ≥345 ≥22 -
S355J0 Z 0.2 0.55 ≤1.6 0.03 0.03 - 470-630 ≥355 ≥345 ≥22 -
S355J2 Z 0.2 0.55 ≤1.6 0.025 0.025 - 470-630 ≥355  ≥345 ≥22 -
ASTM (USA) A36 Z 0.25 0.4 - 0.04 0.05 - 400-550 ≥250 ≥250 ≥23 -
A572-50 Z 0.23 0.4 ≤1.35 0.4* 0.05 Nb≤.05, V≤.2, Ti≤.15 ≥450 ≥345 ≥345 ≥21 -
A572-60 Z 0.26 0.4 ≤1.3 0.04 0.05 Nb≤.05, V≤.2, Ti≤.15 ≥520 ≥415 ≥415 ≥18 -
A992 Z 0.23 0.4 0.5~1.5 0.035 0.045 Nb≤.05, V≤.1, Cu≤.6, Ni≤.45, Cr≤.35, Mo≤.15 ≥450 ≥345 - ≥21 -
Shipbuilding Grade A Z 0.21 0.5 ≥2.5C 0.035 0.035 - 400-520 ≥235 ≥235 ≥22 -
Grade B Z 0.21 0.35 0.8~1.2 0.035 0.035 - 400-520 ≥235 ≥235 ≥22 - / ≥27 / -

Deoxidation Method: "Z" stands for Killed Steel .

Yield Strength: Provided for thickness ≤ 16mm and between 16–40mm.

 

Common Usage Examples

  • Support & Reinforcement: Strengthening timber beams, support for heavy machinery, and structural braces.

 

  • Infrastructure: Used for structural steelwork, including bridges and walkways.

 

  • Structural Framing: Support beams for roofing, flooring, and wall studs in commercial/residential buildings.

 

  • Vehicles and Trailers: Framing for truck beds, trailers, and machinery bases.

 

  • Fabrication: Machinery, handrails, fencing frames, and guardrails.

 

  • Standard steel channel has the shape of a square C when viewed from a cross-section. They have structural applications for:

    Window and door frames

    Braces

    Studs

    Auto industry frame supports

    Bridges and towers

 

 

Steel channels have a high strength-to-weight ratio, and they are useful in places where you don't require the full strength of a beam.

 

Key Features

  • Shapes: Available in hot-rolled or cold-bent forms, usually in carbon steel, but also available in aluminum or stainless steel.

 

  • Strength: Ideal for vertical or horizontal load bearing, acting as a sturdy support over L-shaped angles.

 

  • Finishes: Often galvanized or primed to resist corrosion, especially for outdoor applications.

 

Types of Standard Channels

We supply A36, A572 Multigrade, and A992 structural steel in 20 feet, 30 feet, 40 feet, 50 feet, and 60 feet. We provide other lengths upon request.

 

  • A36 Structural Steel: A36 is a low-carbon structural steel, making it easy to machine and process. Walkways, ramps, and trailers are popular applications for A36 standard channel steel.

 

  • A572 Structural Steel: A572 steel is more wear-resistant and stronger than A36 steel. A572 steel is appropriate for heavy weight-bearing applications like towers and bridges. It is suitable for bolting, riveting, and welding.

 

  • A992 Structural Steel: A992 is a high-strength structural steel known for its excellent weldability and durability. It is commonly used in the construction of buildings and bridges, providing superior corrosion resistance and stability. A992’s strength-to-weight ratio makes it ideal for heavy-duty applications, ensuring reliable performance in structural components.

 

Low temperature resistant channel steel 10# Q355D 9M/12M 10
Low temperature resistant channel steel 12# Q355D 9M/12M 12.1
Low temperature resistant channel steel 14#B Q355D 12M 16.7
Low temperature resistant channel steel 16#B Q355D 12M 19.8
Low temperature resistant channel steel 18#B Q355D 12M 23
Low temperature resistant channel steel 20#B Q355D 12M 25.8
Channel steel 12.6# 126*53*5.5 Q235B 6M 12.3
JIS Channels 75*40*5 Q235B 6M 6.92
JIS Channels 100*50*5 Q235B 6M 9.36
JIS Channels 125*65*6 Q235B 6M 13.4
JIS Channels 150*75*6.5 Q235B 6M 18.6
JIS Channels 150*75*6.5 Q235B 12M 18.6
British standard channel steel CH76*38*7 S235JR/S275JR 6M 6.7
British standard channel steel CH102*51*10 S355J0 12M 10.4
British standard channel steel CH102*51*10 S355J0 12M 10.4
British standard channel steel CH127*64*15 S355J0 12M 14.9
British standard channel steel CH152*76*18 S355J0 12M 17.9
British standard channel steel CH152*76*18 S355J0 12M 17.9
European standard channel steel 40*20*5*5.5 S275JR 6M 2.87
European standard channel steel 40*35*5*7 S275JR 6M 4.87
European standard channel steel UPN UPN50*25*5 A36 6M 3.86
European standard channel steel UPN UPN60*30*6*6 S275JR 6M 5.07
European standard channel steel UPN UPN65*42*5.5 A36 6M 7.09
European standard channel steel UPN UPN80*45*6 Q235B 6M 8.64
European standard channel steel UPN UPN80*45*6 Q355B 12M 8.64
European standard channel steel UPN UPN100 S355NL/ML 12M 10.6
European standard channel steel UPN UPN100 S275JR 12M 10.6
European standard channel steel UPN UPN100 S355JR 12M 10.6
European standard channel steel UPN UPN100 S275JR/A36/S4400 12M 10.6
European standard channel steel UPN UPN100 S355JR 12M 10.6
European standard channel steel UPN UPN100 S355J2 12M 10.6
European standard channel steel UPN UPN100 S355J2 12M 10.6
European standard channel steel UPN UPN120*55*7 S275JR 12M 13.4
European standard channel steel UPN UPN120*55*7 S355JR 12M 13.4
European standard channel steel UPN UPN120*55*7 S275JR 12M 13.4
European standard channel steel UPN UPN120*55*7 S355JR 12M 13.4
European standard channel steel UPN UPN120*55*7 S355ML 12M 13.4
European standard channel steel UPN UPN120*55*7 S355J2 12M 13.4
European standard channel steel UPN UPN120*55*7 S355J2 12M 13.4
European standard channel steel UPN UPN140*60*7 S275JR 9M/12M 16
European standard channel steel UPN UPN140*60*7 S355JR 9M/12M 16
European standard channel steel UPN UPN140*60*7 A36/SS400/S275JR 9M/12M 16
European standard channel steel UPN UPN140*60*7 S355JR 9M/12M 16
European standard channel steel UPN UPN140*60*7 S355J2 12M 16
European standard channel steel UPN UPN140*60*7 S355ML 12M 16
European standard channel steel UPN UPN160*65*7.5 S275JR 9M/12M 18.8
European standard channel steel UPN UPN160*65*7.5 S355JR 9M/12M 18.8
European standard channel steel UPN UPN160*65*7.5 A36/SS400/S275JR 9M/12M 18.8
European standard channel steel UPN UPN160*65*7.5 S355JR 9M/12M 18.8
European standard channel steel UPN UPN160*65*7.5 S355J2 12M 18.8
European standard channel steel UPN UPN160*65*7.5 S355ML 12M 18.8
European standard channel steel UPN UPN180*70*8 S275JR 12M 22
European standard channel steel UPN UPN180*70*8 S355JR 12M 22
European standard channel steel UPN UPN180*70*8 A36/SS400/S275JR 12M 22
European standard channel steel UPN UPN180*70*8 S355JR 12M 22
European standard channel steel UPN UPN180*70*8 S355J2/S275J2 12M 22
European standard channel steel UPN UPN180*70*8 S355ML 12M 22
European standard channel steel UPN UPN200*75*8.5 S235JR/S275JR 12M 25.3
European standard channel steel UPN UPN200*75*8.5 S355JR 12M 25.3
European standard channel steel UPN UPN200*75*8.5 A36/SS400/S275JR 12M 25.3
European standard channel steel UPN UPN200*75*8.5 S355JR 12M 25.3
European standard channel steel UPN UPN200*75*8.5 S355J2 12M 25.3
European standard channel steel UPN UPN200*75*8.5 S355ML 12M 25.3
European standard channel steel UPN UPN220*80*9 S235JR/S275JR/A36 12M 29.4
European standard channel steel UPN UPN220*80*9 S355JR 12M 29.4
European standard channel steel UPN UPN220*80*9 S355J2 12M 29.4
European standard channel steel UPN UPN220*80*9 S355NL 12M 29.4
European standard channel steel UPN UPN240*85*9.5 S275JR 12M 33.2
European standard channel steel UPN UPN240*85*9.5 S355JR 12M 33.2
European standard channel steel UPN UPN240*85*9.5 S355JR/S275JR 12M 33.2
European standard channel steel UPN UPN240*85*9.5 S355J2 12M 33.2
European standard channel steel UPN UPN240*85*9.5 S355J2 12M 33.2
European standard channel steel UPN UPN240*85*9.5 S355NL/ML 12M 33.2
European standard channel steel UPN UPN260*90*10 S355J2/S275JR 12M 37.9
European standard channel steel UPN UPN280*95*10 S355J2 12M 41.8
European standard channel steel UPN UPN300*100*10 S275JR 12M 46.2
European standard channel steel UPN UPN300*100*10 S355JR 12M 46.2
European standard channel steel UPN UPN300*100*10 S355JR/S275JR 12M 46.2
European standard channel steel UPN UPN300*100*10 S355J2 12M 46.2
European standard channel steel UPN UPN300*100*10 S355J2 12M 46.2
European standard channel steel UPN UPN300*100*10 S355J2 6M/6.5M/12.5M 46.2
European standard channel steel UPN UPN300*100*10 S355J2 6M/6.5M/12.5M 46.2
European standard channel steel UPN UPN300*100*10 S355NL/ML 5.5M 46.2
European standard channel steel UPN UPN320*100*14*16 S355J2 12M 59.5
European standard channel steel UPN UPN350*100*14*16 S355J2 12M 60.6
European standard channel steel UPN UPN380*102*13.5*16 S355J2 12M/11.8M 63.1
European standard channel steel UPN UPN400*110*14*18 S355J2 12M 71.8
British/Australian Standard Channel Steel PFC PFC100*50*5 S355J0 12M 10.2
British/Australian Standard Channel Steel PFC PFC100*50*5 S355J0 12M 10.2
British Standard Channel Steel PFC PFC125*65*5.5 S355JR/S355J0 12M 14.8
Australian Standard Channel Steel PFC PFC125*65*4.7 Q355B/S355JR 12M 11.9
British/Australian Standard Channel Steel PFC PFC125*65*5.5 S355J0 12M 14.8
British/Australian Standard Channel Steel PFC PFC150*75*5.5*10 G300/S275JR 9M 17.9
British/Australian Standard Channel Steel PFC PFC150*75*5.5*10 S355JR/S355J0 12M 17.9
British/Australian Standard Channel Steel PFC PFC150*90*24 Q235B/S235JR 12M 24
British/Australian Standard Channel Steel PFC PFC150*90*24 S355J0/S275J0 12M 24
British/Australian Standard Channel Steel PFC PFC150*90*24 S355J0/S275J0 12M 24
British/Australian Standard Channel Steel PFC PFC180*75*6.0*10.5 S355J0 12M 20.3
British/Australian Standard Channel Steel PFC PFC180*90*6.5*12.5 S355J0 11.8M 26.1
British/Australian Standard Channel Steel PFC PFC200*75*6*12.5 S235JR/Q235B 12M 23.4
British/Australian Standard Channel Steel PFC PFC200*75*6*12.5 S355JR/S355J0 12M 23.4
British/Australian Standard Channel Steel PFC PFC200*75*6*12.5 S355JR/S355J0 12M 23.4
British/Australian Standard Channel Steel PFC PFC200*75*6*12.5 S355J0/G300 12M 23.4
British/Australian Standard Channel Steel PFC PFC200*90*7*14 S355J0 11M/12M 29.7
British/Australian Standard Channel Steel PFC PFC230*75*6.5*12 G300/S355J0 9.5M/12M 25.1
British/Australian Standard Channel Steel PFC PFC230*90*7.5*14 S355J0 11.8M 32.2
British/Australian Standard Channel Steel PFC PFC250*90*8*15 G300/S355J0 12M 35.5
British/Australian Standard Channel Steel PFC PFC260*75*28 S355J0 12M 27.6
British/Australian Standard Channel Steel PFC PFC260*90*32 S355J0 12M 34.8
British/Australian Standard Channel Steel PFC PFC300*90*8*16 G300/S355J0 6M/11.8M 40.1
British/Australian Standard Channel Steel PFC PFC300*100*46 G300/S355J0 12M 45.5
British/Australian Standard Channel Steel PFC PFC380*100*10*17.5 G300/S355J0 6M/9M/12M 54/55.2
British/Australian Standard Channel Steel PFC PFC430*100*11*19 S235JR/S355JR 11.8M/12M 64.4
European standard channel steel UPE UPE80 S355J2 11.8M 7.9
European standard channel steel UPE UPE100 S355JR 9M/12M 9.82
European standard channel steel UPE UPE100 S355J2 11.8M 12.1
European standard channel steel UPE UPE120 S355J2 11.8M 12.1
European standard channel steel UPE UPE140 S355J2 11.8M 14.5
European standard channel steel UPE UPE160 S355J2 11.8M 17
European standard channel steel UPE UPE180 S355J2 12M 19.7
European standard channel steel UPE UPE200 S355J2 11.8M 22.8
European standard channel steel UPE UPE220 S355J2 11.8M 26.6
European standard channel steel UPE UPE240 S355J2 11.8M 30.2
European standard channel steel UPE UPE270 S355J2 11.8M 35.2
European standard channel steel UPE UPE300 S355ML 11.8M 44.4
JIS U-Channels 75*40*5*7 SS400/A36 6M 6.92
JIS U-Channels 100*50*5*7.5 SS400/A36 6M 9.36
JIS U-Channels 125*65*6*8 SS400/A36 6M 13.4
JIS U-Channels 150*75*6.5*10 SS400/A36 6M 18.6
JIS U-Channels 180*75*7*10.5 SS400/A36 12M 21.4
JIS U-Channels 150*75*9*12.5 SS400/A36 6M 24
JIS U-Channels 200*80*7.5*11 SS400/A36 11.8M/12M 24.6
JIS U-Channels 200*90*8*13.5 SS400/A36 10M/12M 30.3
JIS U-Channels 250*90*9*13 SS400/A36 9M/11.8M/12M 34.6
JIS U-Channels 250*90*11*14.5 SS400/A36 12M 40.2
JIS U-Channels 300*90*9*13 SS400/A36 12M 38.1
JIS U-Channels 300*90*10*15.5 SS400/A36 11.8M 43.8
JIS U-Channels 300*90*12*16 SS400/A36 11.8M 48.6
JIS U-Channels 380*100*10.5*16 SS400/A36 9M/10.5M 54.5
JIS U-Channels 380*100*13*16.5 S355J2 11.8M 62
JIS U-Channels 380*100*12*20 SS400/A36 11.8M 67.3

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