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Product Overview
Carbon steel channel steel, also known as U-channel or C-channel, is a hot-rolled or cold-formed steel product with a characteristic "C" or "U" cross-section. It is widely used in construction, manufacturing, transportation, and infrastructure projects due to its excellent structural integrity, load-bearing capacity, and ease of fabrication. Our channels are manufactured from prime quality carbon steel conforming to international standards such as GB, ASTM, EN, and JIS.
Core Features (Why Global Buyers Choose Us)
We focus on the pain points of global buyers and create carbon steel channels with obvious competitive advantages, helping you reduce procurement risks and costs:
Superior Load-Bearing Capacity: U-shaped cross-section design enhances structural stability and load-bearing performance, suitable for heavy-duty projects (e.g., building beams, machinery bases), reducing the need for additional reinforcement and saving project costs.
Global Standard Compliance: All products meet international standards, no need for grade adaptation or modification, suitable for projects in Europe, America, Asia, Australia and Southeast Asia, avoiding customs detention and project acceptance risks.
Cost-Effective & Durable: Made of high-quality low-carbon steel, with excellent tensile strength, wear resistance and corrosion resistance; long service life reduces replacement frequency and costs. Factory-direct supply eliminates intermediate links, offering competitive prices for global buyers.
Easy to Process & Install: Good weldability, cuttability and machinability, compatible with common industrial processing equipment, reducing your on-site construction difficulty and improving project efficiency.
Flexible Customization: Support full customization of size (height, width, thickness), grade, surface treatment and length, fully matching your specific project requirements
Product Specifications (Global Standard & Flexible Options)
We provide carbon steel channels that meet international standards, with flexible specifications to adapt to your diverse project load-bearing needs.
Detailed parameters are shown in the table below:
| Parameter | Details (Buyer-Focused Advantages) |
| Channel Type | U-shaped carbon steel channel (standard type); suitable for various load-bearing and support scenarios, with strong load-carrying capacity and stable structure, reducing secondary processing costs |
| Global Standards & Grades | • China: Q235B, Q355B (high toughness, cost-effective, widely used in Asian projects) • US: A36, A572 Grade 50 (heavy-duty, compliant with American construction and machinery standards) • Europe: S235JR, S355JR (EN standard, meets EU project acceptance requirements) • Japan: SS400 (stable performance, suitable for precision machinery and infrastructure projects) |
| Size Range | • Height (H): 50mm ~ 400mm (covers small brackets to large engineering load-bearing structures) • Width (B): 37mm ~ 150mm • Thickness (t): 4.5mm ~ 16mm (customizable up to 20mm for special heavy-load requirements) |
| Length | Standard: 6m, 12m; Free custom cutting (3m, 9m, 10m, etc.) to avoid material waste and reduce your on-site processing costs |
| Surface Treatment | • Standard: Hot-rolled black surface (cost-effective, suitable for indoor and non-corrosive environments) • Optional: Hot-dip galvanized (enhanced anti-rust, durable for outdoor, coastal or humid environments); Primed (ready for on-site painting, saving your construction time and labor costs) |
| Quality Certification | ISO, CE, ASTM certificates available for all batches, ensuring compliance with global project standards and smooth customs clearance |
Standard Dimensions and Theoretical Weight Table
The following table lists commonly produced metric carbon steel channel sizes. All dimensions are in millimeters (mm).
The theoretical weight is calculated based on a steel density of 7.85 g/cm³ and is for reference only. Actual weight may vary within allowable tolerances.
| Dimensions (mm) | Height (H) | Flange Width (B) | Web Thickness (t) | Cross-sectional Area (cm²) | kg/m |
| 50 × 37 × 4.5 | 50 | 37 | 4.5 | 6.93 | 5.44 |
| 63 × 40 × 4.8 | 63 | 40 | 4.8 | 8.44 | 6.63 |
| 80 × 43 × 5.0 | 80 | 43 | 5 | 10.24 | 8.04 |
| 100 × 48 × 5.3 | 100 | 48 | 5.3 | 12.74 | 10 |
| 120 × 53 × 5.5 | 120 | 53 | 5.5 | 15.36 | 12.06 |
| 140 × 58 × 6.0 | 140 | 58 | 6 | 18.16 | 14.26 |
| 160 × 63 × 6.5 | 160 | 63 | 6.5 | 21.31 | 16.73 |
| 180 × 68 × 7.0 | 180 | 68 | 7 | 25.69 | 20.17 |
| 200 × 73 × 7.0 | 200 | 73 | 7 | 28.83 | 22.63 |
| 220 × 77 × 7.5 | 220 | 77 | 7.5 | 32.83 | 25.77 |
| 250 × 78 × 7.0 | 250 | 78 | 7 | 34.91 | 27.41 |
| 280 × 82 × 7.5 | 280 | 82 | 7.5 | 39.98 | 31.39 |
| 300 × 85 × 7.5 | 300 | 85 | 7.5 | 43.63 | 34.26 |
| 320 × 88 × 8.0 | 320 | 88 | 8 | 48.7 | 38.23 |
| 360 × 96 × 9.0 | 360 | 96 | 9 | 60.91 | 47.8 |
Wide Application Scenarios (Fit for Your Various Projects)
Our carbon steel channel is widely used in multiple industrial and engineering fields, covering the core needs of global buyers, with specific applications as follows:
| Application Field | Specific Usage |
| Construction Engineering | Building beams, floor supports, wall frames, bridge load-bearing structures, residential and commercial building steel structures |
| Machinery Manufacturing | Machine tool bases, equipment frames, industrial machinery supports, production line guide rails and load-bearing components |
| Storage & Logistics | Warehouse heavy-duty shelving frames, pallet racking supports, cargo loading platforms, logistics equipment bases |
| Infrastructure & Civil Use | Highway guardrail supports, railway auxiliary structures, outdoor billboard frames, small bridge supports, renovation engineering |
FAQ (Solve Your Potential Procurement Doubts)
We have sorted out the most common questions from global buyers regarding carbon steel channel procurement, helping you make informed decisions quickly:
Q: What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for carbon steel channels, and do you offer bulk discounts?
A: The MOQ is flexible: 1 ton for standard sizes (suitable for small projects or sample orders) and 5 tons+ for custom specifications.
We offer tiered bulk discounts: 3-5% off for orders ≥10 tons, 8-12% off for ≥50 tons, and exclusive preferential prices for long-term cooperative buyers.
Q: Can you provide free samples for quality verification before bulk purchase?
A: Yes, we provide free small samples (freight collect) for you to test quality, including material composition, dimensional accuracy, load-bearing performance and weldability, ensuring you are satisfied before placing bulk orders.
Q: What payment terms do you accept, and how to ensure payment safety for international buyers?
A: We support secure international payment terms: T/T (30% deposit + 70% against B/L copy), L/C at sight, and Western Union for small orders.
All transactions are protected by international trade rules, and we provide complete shipping documents to ensure your payment safety and smooth customs clearance.
Q: What is the delivery time for standard and custom orders, and how do you ensure safe shipping?
A: Standard specifications (5000+ tons in stock) are delivered within 7-15 days after payment; custom orders take 20-30 days for production, with real-time logistics tracking.
We use professional sea-worthy packaging (wooden cases + steel strips) to prevent collision, scratches and rust during long-distance shipping.
Q: Do you provide customs clearance documents, and can you tailor them to my destination country’s requirements?
A: Yes, we provide all necessary customs clearance documents free of charge, including certificate of origin (CO), commercial invoice, packing list, quality inspection report and customs declaration form. We will tailor the documents according to your destination country’s customs regulations to avoid delays.
Q: What is your after-sales policy if the received products have quality or dimensional issues?
A: We offer a 12-month after-sales warranty. Once quality or dimensional issues are confirmed (with photos/videos and inspection reports), our team responds within 24 hours and provides solutions: free replacement, deduction from the next order, or full refund (including shipping costs), with no additional losses for you.
We are committed to providing global buyers with high-quality carbon steel channels and worry-free procurement services. Whether you need standard products for small projects or custom solutions for large-scale engineering, we will meet your needs with professional strength and sincere service.
Contact our sales team today for a quotation or to discuss your project requirements. We are committed to providing high-quality channel that meet your exact specifications and delivery deadlines.
Your trusted partner in profile steel solutions.For further technical information, pricing, or customization, please contact our sales team:
Tel/WA/Wechat: +86 13225105678
Email: sales01@duohessplate.com
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