The document provides an overview of Unistrut Metal Framing and its products and applications. Unistrut is the original metal framing company that provides 100% adjustable and reusable bolted solutions for secondary structural supports. It is commonly used to support electrical, mechanical, and other equipment. The document describes Unistrut channel profiles, fittings, medical and other alternative applications, benefits, and new product lines.
1. UNISTRUT Metal Framing
Lunch and Learn Presentation for
NSA Architects, Engineers, Planners
12/05/2014
2. UNISTRUT Metal Framing
• Unistrut Metal Framing is the 100% adjustable,
100% reusable, bolted solution for your
secondary structural steel supports
• Commonly used to support electrical conduit,
cable trays, process piping, duct work
• Unistrut is the Original Metal Framing Company
• Still 100% Made in America at our plants in
Harvey, IL and Wayne, MI
3. UNISTRUT
•Industry Standard for Electrical
and Mechanical Supports
•Commonly used supports for pipes and
conduit sizes from ½” to 6”
•Increasingly Being Used in Pre
Fabricated Service Modules in Modular
Construction Designs
5. Unistrut Channel Profiles
•Standard Channel
profile is 1 5/8” by
1 5/8”
•Available in deeper and
shallow profiles to
accommodate the load
you are trying to
support
•Most Channel Profiles
are available in 12, 14,
or 16 ga.
6. Unistrut Fittings
Flat Fittings 90° Angle Fittings “Z” Shaped Fittings Angular Fittings Winged Fittings “U” Shape Fittings
Post Bases Cantilever Brackets Special Applications Beam Clamps Trolleys End Caps
8. Unistrut Applications you Already Know
• Pipe/Conduit Supports
• Duct Work Supports
• Cable Tray Supports
9. Alternative Applications
• Medical Equipment Support
• Ceiling Grid Systems
• Roofwalks/Catwalks
• Architectural Design
• Solar Panel Supports
• Many More Applications
10. Medical Equipment Supports
• Boom Supports
• CRT Monitors Supports
• X-Ray Machine Supports
• Service Column Supports
• Microscope Supports
• Exam/Surgical Light Supports
• Gas Column Supports
• Injector System Supports
• Lead Shielding Supports
• Vibration Isolation Supports
• Physical Therapy Supports
• Patient Lift System Supports
15. Unistrut Benefits
• Adjustability- The inherent properties of the Unistrut Metal
Framing System allow for the support structure to be positioned or
adjusted to suit any changing equipment room layouts (unlike
welded steel structures).
• Mechanical Connections- The Unistrut Metal Framing
connections allow for installations to be done with standard hand
tools thereby eliminating the need for special jobsite welding
accommodations.
• Adaptability- The Unistrut Metal Framing System has multiple
channel profiles that enable the Unistrut Construction design team
to develop a solution to meet virtually a limitless variety of projects.
• Fast & Efficient- The bolt-together design of the Unistrut Metal
framing System allows our experienced installation team to finish
installations much faster than most welded steel structures allow.
• Design/Assistance- Unistrut can offer design assistance from
start to finish.
17. Roofwalks Rooftop Walkways
• United Interlock Grating
• Lightweight aluminum or pre-galvanized grating
sections reduce overall Roofwalk system dead load
on the roofing structure compared to conventional
methods (concrete pads, etc).
• Provides a safe walkway for rooftop traffic.
Protects the roof from foot traffic and costly repairs.
• Galvanized steel & aluminum panels resist weather.
• Attaches to all standing-seam roofs including
metric.
• Utilizes non-penetrating roof anchoring systems.
• Remains visible during all types of weather (snow,
heavy rain, etc)
18. Libya Roofwalk
• General Contractor in Libya needed to provide a
safe means of access to rooftop equipment.
• Special Considerations:
▫ Located on the coast, material finish was
important
▫ Aggressive Schedule
▫ Inexperienced Workforce in Libya
25. Quicken Loans Data Center
• Project located in Detroit, MI
• 20,000 square foot data center
• Custom Unistrut Support Rack for all MEP
trades
• Project Considerations
▫ Super Aggressive Construction Schedule
▫ BIM Coordination
▫ Aesthetic/Organized Design
30. Miami University- Kreger Hall
• Higher Education Physics Laboratory
• Needed a Unistrut Ceiling Grid to support
Physics Lab Equipment
• Project Requirements
▫ Adjustable for Multiple Sizes of Equipment
▫ Exposed Ceilings Required Uniform Look
▫ Designed to be easily adjusted by University
Facilities Team
35. New Product Lines by Unistrut
• Expanded Line of Rooftop Supports
▫ Design/Specify Supports for Rooftop MEP
Applications
▫ Additional Products for Crossovers, Mechanical
Equipment Platforms, and more!
• Sikla Metal Framing
▫ New Industrial Metal Framing Product
▫ Allows Non-Welded Connections for supports
previously beyond capacity of Unistrut
36. Duct Supports
10
Products
Offer a wide range of options for supporting HVAC duct on rooftops.
Versatile and time saving, these supports are cost effective and easy to
install.
37. Crossover Stair, Ramp, Walkway
Products
Constructed of high strength steel framing and utilize heavy duty rubber
bases for stability. Modular design for jobsite assembly without cutting,
welding, or rigging. Perfect to provide safe walking surface over or
around rooftop obstacles.
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38. Sikla Framo 80
Framo - a new dimension in secondary steel
Modular
secondary steel
system with a
innovative design
that makes it
flexible,
adjustable,
resistant, light-weight,
safe and
extremely simple
to install
