P5000 - 1-5/8" x 3-1/4", 12 Gage, Solid

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The P5000 channel is commonly used for trapeze supports, seismic bracing, ceiling grids, pipe, conduit, duct and cable tray supports, racks, and other general framing. For application examples, refer to our Application Showcase. 

Product dimensions are 1 5/8" wide x 3 1/4" tall x 12 ga. thick, solid. Punched holes are also available for ease of installation. The advantage of a deeper, heavier gauge profile is to support heavier loads and mitigate deflection under load.

Our P5000 is available in the following finishes: Pre-Galvanized (PG), Unistrut Defender (DF), Hot-Dip Galvanized (HG), Plain (PL), Green (GR), Zinc Dichromate (ZD), Stainless Steel (SS or ST) and Aluminum (EA).

Part No. Length (ft) Finish Product Weight / Ft (lbs/ft)
P5000 20 PG 3.05
P5000 10 PG 3.05
P5000 10 DF 3.233
P5000 20 DF 3.233
P5000 10 HG 3.233
P5000 20 HG 3.233
P5000 10 GR 3.05
P5000 20 GR 3.05
P5000 20 PL 3.05
P5000 10 PL 3.05
P5000 10 ZD 3.05
P5000 20 ZD 3.05

    Beam Loading

    Beam Loading - P5000
    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)
    24 5,260 0.03 5,260 5,260 5,260 0.98
    36 3,500 0.07 3,500 3,500 3,500 0.85
    48 2,630 0.12 2,630 2,630 2,630 0.70
    60 2,100 0.18 2,100 2,100 1,920 0.55
    72 1,750 0.26 1,750 1,750 1,330 0.44
    84 1,500 0.36 1,500 1,470 980 0.38
    96 1,310 0.47 1,310 1,120 750 0.33
    108 1,170 0.59 1,170 890 590 0.30
    120 1,050 0.73 960 720 480 0.28
    144 880 1.06 670 500 330 0.24
    168 750 1.43 490 370 240 0.22
    192 660 1.88 370 280 190 0.21
    216 580 2.35 300 220 150 0.19
    240 530 2.95 240 180 120 0.18
    Note Bearing load may govern capacity.
    Refer to the General Specifications for loading information.

    Column Loading

    Column Loading - P5000
    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)
    24 5,650 16,870 15,180 12,850 10,600
    36 4,690 13,140 10,600 7,650 5,660
    48 3,560 9,550 6,860 4,790 3,660
    60 2,730 6,680 4,790 3,450 2,710
    72 2,160 4,980 3,660 2,710 2,170
    84 1,760 3,950 2,960 2,240 1,820
    96 1,500 3,270 2,500 1,930 1,580
    108 1,310 2,800 2,170 1,690 1,390
    120 1,170 2,450 1,930 1,510 KL/r>200
    144 980 1,980 1,580 KL/r>200 KL/r>200
    168 850 1,670 1,340 KL/r>200 KL/r>200
    Refer to the General Specifications for loading information.

    Elements of Section

    Elements of Section - P5000
    Area of Section 0.897 in2 (5.8 cm2)
    Axis 1-1 Axix 2-2
    Moment of Inertia (I) 1.098 in4 (45.7 cm4) 0.433 in4 (18 cm4)
    Section Modulus (S) 0.627 in3 (10.3 cm3) 0.533 in3 (8.7 cm3)
    Radius of Gyration (r) 1.107 in (2.8 cm) 0.695 in (1.8 cm)

    General Specifications

    Standard Lengths:

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

    Special Lengths:

    Curved Channel:

    • Many Unistrut channel sections can be supplied with a curve. Click here for our ordering form, specifications, and instructions.

    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.

    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.