Unistrut Accessories
Unistrut is a well-known manufacturer of strut channel. Strut channel is a standardized structural system used in electrical and construction industries for light structural support. It is formed by folding over a piece of sheet metal into an open channel shape with inward-curving lips, which provide a location to mount interconnecting components. Strut channel can have holes in the base for fastening to the underside of structures.
A typical strut channel forms a 1 5/8” by 1 5/8” box and is made from either 12 gauge or 14 gauge sheet metal. The lip of the strut channel is used to mount special braces, connecting angles or nuts to join lengths of strut channel together or to connect wire, pipes or other structures to the strut channel system. Objects can be attached to the strut channel with Unistrut hardware such as a channel nut, spring nut or bolt. Circular objects such as cables or pipes can be attached with straps.
Unistrut channel systems can be easily assembled and modified to fit many applications. They can be used to create a permanent structure to support wiring around a building or they can be used to support different types of machinery and wires for temporary projects. Unistruts are often used for air conditioning and heat ventilation systems as a way to suspend the wiring from the roof or ceiling.
What is DIN Rail and and Wire Duct for Control Panels
DIN rail is a mounting system used to secure electrical components to industrial control panels. In order to secure electrical components to DIN rail, the components must have a DIN rail mount. The component attaches to the DIN rail by pushing down on one side and clipping it into the DIN rail. To remove the component, a precision screwdriver is used to put in a slot that's located on the mount, lifting up, and the component pops off.
Wire ducts organize wires and cables in tight spaces while providing protection and a neat appearance. Wire ducting can be installed all the way around and throughout a control panel. It is available in many different sizes and colors for different types of applications.