A3301 - 1-1/4" x 1-1/2", 14 Gage Channel

Part No. Length (ft) Finish Product Weight / Ft (lbs/ft)
A3301 10 PG 1.56
A3301 20 PG 1.56
A3301 20 GR 1.56
A3301 10 GR 1.56
A3301 10 PL 1.56
A3301 20 PL 1.56

    Beam Loading

    Beam Loading - A3301
    Span
    (in)
    Max Allow. Uniform Load
    (lbs)
    Deflection at Uniform Load
    (in)
    Uniform Loading at Deflection Lateral Bracing Reduction Factor
    Span/180
    (lbs)
    Span/240
    (lbs)
    Span/360
    (lbs)
    18 * 990 0.03 * 990 * 990 * 990 1.00
    24 860 0.07 860 860 850 1.00
    36 580 0.15 580 560 380 1.00
    48 430 0.27 420 320 210 0.99
    60 350 0.43 270 200 140 0.95
    72 290 0.62 190 140 90 0.91
    84 250 0.85 140 100 70 0.88
    96 220 1.11 110 80 50 0.84
    Note *Load limited by weld shear
    Refer to the General Specifications for loading information.

    Column Loading

    Column Loading - A3301
    Unbraced
    Height
    (in)
    Allowable
    Load at Slot Face
    (lbs)
    Max Column Load Applied at C.G.
    K=0.65 (lbs) K=0.80 (lbs) K=1.0 (lbs) K=1.2 (lbs)
    18 2,540 9,890 9,620 9,300 9,020
    24 2,510 9,510 9,200 8,710 7,960
    36 2,410 8,800 7,960 6,730 5,490
    48 2,230 7,560 6,320 4,690 3,310
    60 1,970 6,210 4,690 3,050 2,120
    72 1,650 4,890 3,310 2,120 KL/r>200
    84 1,380 3,680 2,430 KL/r>200 KL/r>200
    96 1,160 2,820 1,860 KL/r>200 KL/r>200
    Refer to the General Specifications for loading information.

    Elements of Section

    Elements of Section - A3301
    Area of Section 0.459 in2 (3 cm2)
    Axis 1-1 Axix 2-2
    Moment of Inertia (I) 0.077 in4 (3.2 cm4) 0.104 in4 (4.3 cm4)
    Section Modulus (S) 0.103 in3 (1.7 cm3) 0.167 in3 (2.7 cm3)
    Radius of Gyration (r) 0.411 in (1 cm) 0.477 in (1.2 cm)

    General Specifications

    Standard Lengths:

    • 10 feet:  10' or 10’ 1/8” (3.05m) ± 1/2" (13 mm)
    • 20 feet:  20' or 20’ 3/8” (6.11m) ± 1/2" (13 mm)

    Load Data:

    • All beam and column load data pertains to carbon steel and stainless steel channels.
    • Load tables apply only to UNISTRUT brand channel. Look for "UNISTRUT" on the product.
    • Load tables and charts are constructed to be in accordance with the SPECIFICATION FOR THE DESIGN OF COLD-FORMED STEEL STRUCTURAL MEMBERS 2007 EDITION published by the AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE USING ASD METHOD.
    • Loads are based on 33 ksi steel cold formed to 42 ksi.
    • Safety Factor to Yield Strength is 1.67 for Beam Loads and 1.80 for Column Loads.
    • Beam loads are based on a simple beam and are given as a total uniform load (W) in pounds. For proper calculation procedures, refer to our Beam Load Calculation Guide.
    • For bearing loads, reference our bearing loads page.

    Welds:

    • Welded channels are spot welded 2" (51 mm) or 3" (76 mm) on-center. 

    Materials & Finishes

    Materials & Finishes - Standard:

    • Pregalvanized (PG):  Conforms to ASTM A653 SS GR 33, G90.
    • Unistrut Defender (DF):  Conforms to ASTM A1046 SS GR 33
    • Hot Dip Galvanized (HG):  Steel conforms to ASTM A1011 SS GR 33, Finish conforms to ASTM A123
    • Perma-Green (GR):  Steel conforms to ASTM A1011 SS GR 33, E-Coat finish
    • Perma-Gold (ZD):  Steel conforms to ASTM A1011 SS GR 33, Finish conforms to ASTM B633, Type II SC3
    • Plain (PL):  Conforms to ASTM A1011 SS GR 33
    Materials & Finishes - Special Metals:
    • Stainless Steel, Type 304 (SS):  ASTM A240, Type 304 *
    • Stainless Steel, Type 316 (ST):  ASTM A240, Type 316 *
    • Aluminum (EA):  ASTM B221, Type 6063-T6 (Extruded) *

    * These materials have different physical properties and performance characteristics. Please contact us for design support.