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Channel Nuts
Standard Finish: Electro Galvanized (EG)
Slip And Pull-Out Load Data
Channel Part No.
Chan- nel Nut
Resistance To Slip (Lbs./Bolt) Safety Factor
Resistance To Pull-Out (Lbs./Bolt) Safety Factor
3
5
3
5
W200
W210
W300
W500
W2-8
W2-8
W2-8
W5-8
1⁄4" - 20
5⁄16" - 18
3⁄8" - 16
1⁄2" - 13
5⁄8" - 11
3⁄4" - 10
A
1,500 900 2,000
1,000 600 1,400
1,500 900 2,000
1,000 600 1,400
1,200
840
1,200
840
Apply Proper Torque
A Channel Nut installed within the last inch of Channel (center of bolt to extreme end of Channel) cannot develop full capacity.
REDUCE ULTIMATE DESIGN LOAD BY 50%.
When installing a Channel Nut near the end of a Channel section, especially within the last inch, remember to true the legs forming the continuous Channel slot before inserting and tightening the Channel Nut.
Channel Nuts or their matching threaded fastener that may have been contaminated with oil, wax, petroleum products or any friction reducing medium, will no longer develop a proper torque rating, and may be prone to loosening. To insure proper attachment load rating, properly clean and dry any such contaminated surfaces, paying specific attention to the threaded surfaces. If proper cleaning is not possible, replace the fasteners with uncontaminated stock.
Hanging a section of All Thread Rod directly from a Channel Nut within an overhead mounted section of Channel (without securing with a Fitting or Square Washer and a Hex or Jamb Nut) (Ref. A), does not allow the Channel Nut to function at its proper capacity and could result in the attachment slipping, twisting out or even jumping free of its confinement in a vibration situation. Always capture the Rod and Channel Nut at the face of the Channel as shown (Ref. B). Use proper torque value.
Bolt torque values are given to ensure the proper connection between components. It is important to understand that there is
a direct, but not necessarily consistent, relationship between bolt torque and tension in the bolt. Too much tension in the bolt can cause it to break or crush the component parts. Too little tension
in the bolt can prevent the connection from developing its full load capacity. The torque values given have been developed over many years of experience and testing.
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Design Bolt Torque
Bolt Size
Foot Pounds
6
11
19
50
100
125
B
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