Stainless steel channel dimensions that need consideration are the same dimensions that apply to each of our products. There is height, width, thickness, and length; these all need to fit certain measurements. The height and width are key factors in deciding what kind of channel you need for your application.

Hot rolled stainless steel channel meets the following standards:

• ASTM A276
• ASTM A484
• ASTM A479
• ASME SA479

Laser fused stainless steel channel is produced to:

• ASTM A1069/A1069M/11

Dimensional tolerances, and grades according to:

• ASTM A276
• ASTM A484
• ASTM A479/A479

The Two Types of Stainless Channel

Depending on your application and industry, there are two kinds of channel to choose from, U-Channel and C-Channel. Though there are no specific terms, generally the parts of stainless-steel channel are called ‘body’ and ‘legs’. A long body with short legs is a ‘c’ channel, while a short body with long legs is called a ‘u’ channel.

C-Channel: C-channel tends to have shorter legs and thinner bodies overall. This way it can resemble the ‘c’ shape that it is named after. C channel steel is available in:
• 304L
• 316L
Stainless C channel can withstand corrosive environments and is best used around chemicals, acids, and salt water. The material is available in laser fused non-tapered or Hot Rolled tapered.

U-Channel: The U channel is like a square. The best way to produce it is to make all of the portions symmetrical. The U-channel is extremely durable and very reliable. Material available in:
• 304L
• 316L
U channel is offered in laser fuse non-tapered with smooth bead blast finish. Stainless Shapes offers customer made to order U channel up to 40’ long. Contact Stainless Shapes today for more information!