Unistrut P5500

Abhay Steels' Superior Unistrut P5500 Strut Channels

The heavy-duty Unistrut P5500 strut channel is manufactured and supplied by Abhay Steels one of Mumbai's top suppliers of industrial metal goods. P5500 series supplies the strength and structural integrity required for heavy-duty trapeze supports, reinforced commercial ceiling grids, and intricate seismic bracing.

Unistrut P5500: What is it?

P5500 is a deep-profile, 12-gauge (2.5 mm thick) metal framing channel designed to reduce deflection under constant stress and support larger weights. It works better than typical shallow framing channels since it is 1-5/8" wide by 2-7/16" tall (41 x 62 mm). Contractors, electricians, and structural engineers use it when they need high-capacity framing without the expense and labor of welding because it is available in both solid and slotted variants.

Unistrut P5500 Specification

Product	Unistrut P5500
Standard Length	Up to 12 meters
Width	1-5/8 inches (41.3 mm)
Height	2-7/16 inches (61.9 mm)
Wall Thickness	12 Gauge (0.105″ / 2.7 mm)
Allowable Moment	9,820 in-lbs (1,110 N·m)
Weight	247 lbs/100 ft (367 kg/100 m)
Material	Stainless Steel
Grades	Type 304 (SS), Type 316 (ST)
Standard	ASTM A240

P5500 - Beam Loading (Imperial)

Span (in)	Max Allow. Uniform Load (lbs)	Deflection at Uniform Load (in)	Uniform Loading at Deflection
Span (in)	Max Allow. Uniform Load (lbs)	Deflection at Uniform Load (in)	Span/180 (lbs)	Span/240 (lbs)	Span/360 (lbs)
24	3,270	0.04	3,270	3,270	3,270
36	2,180	0.09	2,180	2,180	2,180
48	1,640	0.15	1,640	1,640	1,420
60	1,310	0.24	1,310	1,310	910
72	1,090	0.34	1,090	950	630
84	940	0.47	930	700	470
96	820	0.61	710	530	360
108	730	0.78	560	420	280
120	650	0.95	460	340	230
144	550	1.39	320	240	160
168	470	1.89	230	170	120
192	410	2.46	180	130	90
216	360	3.07	140	110	70
240	330	3.86	110	90	60

P5500 - Beam Loading (Metric)

Span mm	Max Allow. Uniform Load kn	Deflection at Uniform Load mm	Uniform Loading at Deflection
Span mm	Max Allow. Uniform Load kn	Deflection at Uniform Load mm	Span/180 kn	Span/240 kn	Span/360 kn
600	14.8	1	14.8	14.8	14.8
750	11.8	1	11.8	11.8	11.8
1,000	8.9	3	8.9	8.9	8.9
1,250	7.1	4	7.1	7.1	6.1
1,500	5.9	6	5.9	5.9	4.2
1,750	5.1	8	5.1	4.6	3.1
2,000	4.5	10	4.5	3.5	2.4
2,500	3.6	16	3.0	2.3	1.5
3,000	3.0	24	2.1	1.6	1.1
3,500	2.5	32	1.6	1.2	0.8
4,000	2.2	42	1.2	0.9	0.6
4,500	2.0	53	0.9	0.7	0.4
5,000	1.8	66	0.8	0.6	0.4
6,000	1.5	94	0.5	0.4	0.3

P5500 - Column Loading (Imperial)

Unbraced Height (in)	Maximum Allowable Load at Slot Face (lbs)	Max Column Load Applied at C.G.
Unbraced Height (in)	Maximum Allowable Load at Slot Face (lbs)	K=0.65 (lbs)	K=0.80 (lbs)	K=1.0 (lbs)	K=1.2 (lbs)
24	4,640	13,840	12,570	10,840	9,190
36	3,970	11,050	9,190	7,030	5,370
48	3,180	8,420	6,390	4,620	3,630
60	2,550	6,250	4,620	3,450	2,780
72	2,120	4,790	3,630	2,780	2,260
84	1,810	3,890	3,010	2,330	1,910
96	1,580	3,290	2,580	2,020	1,650
108	1,400	2,860	2,260	1,770	1,440
120	1,270	2,530	2,020	1,580	**
144	1,060	2,070	1,650	**	**
168	920	1,750	1,380	**	**

P5500 - Column Loading (Metric)

Unbraced Height MM	Maximum Allowable Load at Slot Face KN	Maximum Column Load Applied at C.G.
Unbraced Height MM	Maximum Allowable Load at Slot Face KN	K=0.65 KN	K=0.80 KN	K=1.0 KN	K=1.2 KN
600	20.7	61.9	56.4	48.8	41.6
750	19.6	55.9	48.8	39.8	31.9
1,000	16.7	45.7	37.0	27.4	21.0
1,250	13.8	36.4	27.4	19.9	15.7
1,500	11.5	28.5	21.0	15.7	12.6
1,750	9.8	22.6	17.1	13.0	10.6
2,000	8.6	18.9	14.5	11.2	9.1
2,250	7.6	16.2	12.6	9.8	8.0
2,500	6.9	14.2	11.2	8.7	7.2
2,750	6.2	12.7	10.1	7.9	6.4

P5500 - Elements of Section (Imperial)

Parameter	P5500
Area of Section	0.726	in²
Axis 1-1
Moment of Inertia (I)	0.522	in⁴
Section Modulus (S)	0.390	in³
Radius of Gyration (r)	0.848	in
Axis 2-2
Moment of Inertia (I)	0.334	in⁴
Section Modulus (S)	0.411	in³
Radius of Gyration (r)	0.679	in

P5500 - Elements of Section (Metric)

Parameter	P5500
Area of Section	4.68	cm²
Axis 1-1
Moment of Inertia (I)	21.71	cm⁴
Section Modulus (S)	6.40	cm³
Radius of Gyration (r)	2.15	cm
Axis 2-2
Moment of Inertia (I)	13.91	cm⁴
Section Modulus (S)	6.74	cm³
Radius of Gyration (r)	1.72	cm

Important Details

We adhere to strict industrial and safety standards for all of our structural support items. The specifications of the P5500 are:

Measurements: 1-5/8" x 2-7/16" (41 x 62 mm)

12-gauge (0.105 inches or 2.5 mm) material thickness

10 and 20 feet are the standard lengths, custom cut lengths are available upon request.

Load Capacity: Under maximum uniform beam loads, the deep profile reduces deflection.

Typical Industrial Uses

P5500 is helpful in many industries because of its deep profile and heavy-gauge steel. Typical applications include the following:

Heavy-duty conduit and pipe supports: for fluid transfer, electrical routing, and industrial plumbing

Seismic bracing provides structural stiffness in construction zones that are prone to earthquakes.

Trapeze supports are a strong method of suspending big cable trays, ductwork, or heavy HVAC equipment.

Custom storage racks in warehouses, chemical facilities, and heavy manufacturing are examples of general racking and framing.

FAQS

What distinguishes conventional channels from Unistrut P5500?

P5500 is made of thick 12-gauge steel and has a deeper profile (2-7/16" tall). Compared to normal 1-5/8" tall channels, this shape allows it to traverse greater distances with less bending and handle much larger loads.

Can I purchase a stainless steel Unistrut P5500?

Indeed. We provide the P5500 in 304 and 316 stainless steel. These grades work well in corrosive environments like as oil refineries, chemical processing facilities, and coastal infrastructure.

Do you offer solid or slotted P5500 channels?

both. Solid channels provide optimum structural strength, while slotted (punched) channels facilitate the mounting of fasteners and components.

Do you offer personalized channel lengths?

Although the standard lengths are 10 and 20 feet, we will cut custom lengths to order because every job is unique.

Are seismic applications permitted for the Unistrut P5500?

Indeed. When installed with the appropriate structural connections, its heavy-duty 12-gauge structure makes it ideal for seismic bracing systems.

Why Buy from Abhay Steels?

Since 1989, Mumbai-based Abhay Steels has been a reputable wholesaler, retailer, and stockist of high-quality stainless steel and industrial metal goods. You may receive a competitive price, precise dimensional correctness, and timely delivery throughout India by sourcing your P5500 channel from us. Our extensive stock of corrosion-resistant stainless steel 304 and 316 coatings ensures that your most important structures endure throughout time.