Unistrut P3000

Abhay Steels Manufactures and Distributes Unistrut P3000 Channel in India

Abhay Steels supplies Unistrut P3000, an industry standard for support framing, to contractors, engineers, and fabricators who require a reliable channel. P3000 profile offers you with the strength and flexibility required for any type of construction, including heavy-duty industrial shelves, electrical cable tray runs, and HVAC supports.

Known for its simple appearance and absence of pre-punched slots, the P3000 is a 41 x 41 mm solid metal framing channel. It has an uninterrupted surface and a tidy appearance thanks to its sturdy back, which is important when you require a clean finish or a continuous connection. It is the foundation of the worldwide Unistrut structural system and is manufactured to exacting specifications.

Unistrut P3000 Specification

Product	Unistrut P3000
Standard Length	Up to 12 meters
Width	1-5/8 inches (41.3 mm)
Height	1-3/8 inches (34.9 mm)
Wall Thickness	12 Gauge (0.105″ / 2.7 mm)
Allowable Moment	3,840 in-lbs (430 N·m)
Weight	170 lbs/100 ft (253 kg/100 m)
Special Lengths	Available with ±1/8″ (3 mm) tolerance
Finishes	Pre-Galvanized (PG), Defender (DF), Hot-Dip Galvanized (HG), Plain (PL), Green (GR), Zinc Dichromate (ZD), Stainless Steel (SS/ST)
Material	Stainless Steel (Type 304, Type 316)

P3000 - Beam Loading (Imperial)

Span (in)	Max Allowable Uniform Load (lbs)	Defl at Uniform load (in)	Uniform Loading at Deflection			Lateral Bracing Reduction Factor
Span (in)	Max Allowable Uniform Load (lbs)	Defl at Uniform load (in)	Span /180 (lbs)	Span /240 (lbs)	Span /360 (lbs)	Lateral Bracing Reduction Factor
24	1,280	0.07	1,280	1,280	1,280	1.00
36	850	0.15	850	850	580	0.88
48	640	0.26	640	490	330	0.75
60	510	0.41	420	310	210	0.61
72	430	0.59	290	220	150	0.48
84	370	0.81	210	160	110	0.41
96	320	1.05	160	120	80	0.35
108	280	1.30	130	100	60	0.32
120	260	1.66	100	80	50	0.29
144	210	2.32	70	50	40	0.25
168	180	3.15	50	40	30	0.23
192	160	4.18	40	30	NR	0.21
216	140	5.21	NR	NR	NR	0.19
240	130	6.64	NR	NR	NR	0.18

P3000 - Beam Loading (Metric)

Span mm	Max Allowable Uniform Load kN	Defl. at Uniform Load mm	Uniform Loading at Deflection
Span mm	Max Allowable Uniform Load kN	Defl. at Uniform Load mm	Span/180 kN	Span/240 kN	Span/360 kN
600	5.8	2	5.8	5.8	5.8
750	4.6	3	4.6	4.6	3.8
1,000	3.5	4	3.5	3.2	2.2
1,250	2.8	7	2.8	2.1	1.4
1,500	2.3	10	1.9	1.4	1.0
1,750	2.0	14	1.4	1.1	0.7
2,000	1.7	18	1.1	0.8	0.5
2,500	1.4	28	0.7	0.5	0.4
3,000	1.2	40	0.5	0.4	0.2
3,500	1.0	54	0.4	0.3	0.2
4,000	0.9	73	0.3	0.2	0.1
4,500	0.8	89	0.2	0.2	NR
5,000	0.7	115	0.2	0.1	NR
6,000	0.6	161	NR	NR	NR

P3000 - Column Loading (Imperial)

Unbraced Height (in)	Allowable Load at Slot Face (lbs)	Max Column Load Applied at C.G.
Unbraced Height (in)	Allowable Load at Slot Face (lbs)	K=0.65 (lbs)	K=0.80 (lbs)	K=1.0 (lbs)	K=1.2 (lbs)
24	3,180	9,690	8,980	8,050	7,210
36	2,920	8,160	7,210	6,130	5,240
48	2,590	6,820	5,810	4,730	3,860
60	2,300	5,740	4,730	3,690	2,990
72	2,040	4,850	3,860	2,990	2,270
84	1,830	4,100	3,240	2,400	KL/r>200
96	1,650	3,530	2,770	1,840	KL/r>200
108	1,450	3,080	2,270	KL/r>200	KL/r>200
120	1,250	2,710	1,840	KL/r>200	KL/r>200

P3000 - Column Loading (Metric)

Unbraced Height MM	Maxiumum Available Load at Slot Face kN	Maximum Column Load Applied at C.G.
Unbraced Height MM	Maxiumum Available Load at Slot Face kN	K = 0.65 kN	K = 0.80 kN	K = 1.0 kN	K = 1.2 kN
600	14.2	43.3	40.2	36.1	32.4
750	13.6	39.9	36.1	31.5	27.6
1,000	12.5	34.5	30.2	25.3	21.3
1,250	11.4	29.8	25.3	20.5	16.7
1,500	10.3	25.8	21.3	16.7	13.6
1,750	9.4	22.5	18.1	14.0	11.0
2,000	8.5	19.6	15.5	11.9	8.5
2,250	7.8	17.2	13.6	9.6	**
2,500	7.2	15.3	11.9	**	**
2,750	6.4	13.7	10.1	**	**

P3000 - Elements of Section (Imperial)

Parameter	P3000
Area of Section	0.500	In2
Axis 1-1
Moment of Inertia (I)	0.120	In4
Section Modulus (S)	0.153	In3
Radius of Gyration (r)	0.489	In
Axis 2-2
Moment of Inertia (I)	0.203	In4
Section Modulus (S)	0.250	In3
Radius of Gyration (r)	0.638	In

P3000 - Elements of Section (Metric)

Parameter	P3000
Area of Section	3.23	cm2
Axis 1-1
Moment of Inertia (I)	4.97	cm4
Section Modulus (S)	2.51	cm3
Radius of Gyration (r)	1.24	cm
Axis 2-2
Moment of Inertia (I)	8.47	cm4
Section Modulus (S)	4.10	cm3
Radius of Gyration (r)	1.62	cm

Important Technical Details

Measurements: 41 × 41 mm (1-5/8" x 1-5/8").

Material Thickness: 2.7 mm (12-gauge) for a good ratio of strength to weight

Profile: The entire length of the solid channel remains sturdy because there are no pre-punched holes.

Material and Finish: Hot-dip galvanized (HDG) for tough, corrosive environments, or hot-rolled steel with a pre-galvanized (PG) finish. Stainless steel grades are also available upon request.

Uses in Various Industries

P3000 ease of adjustment is its true strength. No welding is done. Bolts, a variety of conventional Unistrut fittings, and spring-loaded channel nuts are used for every connection. Typical tasks for which we provide services include the following:

HVAC and mechanical: suspended pipe supports and trapeze hangers for ductwork

Electrical: sturdy racks for trunking and cable trays

Industrial racking: storage and conveyor support frames

Utility stands and ceiling grids in commercial spaces

Why Should You Get Your Unistrut P3000 from Abhay Steels?

When you purchase steel from Abhay Steels, you also receive dependable service.

Genuine product: To keep your construction safe and compliant, we only provide real Unistrut profiles—no inferior knockoffs.

Ex-stock availability: We have a sizable stock of standard 3-meter and 6-meter P3000 lengths that are prepared for prompt shipping throughout India.

Competitive pricing: Our robust supply chain enables us to provide competitive prices, making us the dealer of choice for large purchasers.

Custom cutting: do not use the on-site cutter. We provide precisely cut lengths that reduce waste and save labor.

Pan-India delivery: The P3000 channel is delivered securely to your location, right to your door, thanks to our logistics network.

The P3000 profile is a good option if you want a dependable load-tested support system. For a quote tailored to your project, get in touch with Abhay Steels.

FAQ

What is the Unistrut P3000 exactly?

It is a solid, 41 x 41 mm, 12-gauge (2.7 mm) metal framing channel. Its continuous lip and lack of pre-punched holes, in contrast to the slotted P3300, make it suitable for both structural work and visible clean-line frameworks.

Is P3000 available in bespoke lengths from Abhay Steels?

Yes, although we also cut to size, standard stock is available in lengths of three and six meters. You may reduce on-site scrap and installation time by ordering the precise lengths your project requires.

For the P3000 channel, what finishes does Abhay Steels provide?

Pre-Galvanized (PG) and Hot-Dip Galvanized (HDG) steel finishes are typically in stock. While HDG resists corrosion outside or in damp situations, PG works well in clean indoor environments. For extremely corrosive conditions, we additionally procure stainless steel (SS304/SS316).

What is the P3000 channel's load capacity?

The span, the kind of load, and the channel's support (continuous or simply supported) all play a role. It provides significant beam loading values since it is a 12-gauge solid channel. To ensure the safety of your design, our technical staff may supply load charts unique to the P3000.

Does Abhay Steels have the P3000 channel-compatible fittings in stock?

Indeed. Since a channel is useless without its fittings, we maintain an extensive stock of base plates, pipe clamps, spring and no-spring channel nuts, and Unistrut cantilever brackets. As a result, we are the only provider for the entire Unistrut system.