On this page 5 sections
Channels by material
How they are made
Hot-rolled on section mills (carbon steel), hot-rolled or laser-fused (stainless), or extruded (aluminium).
Channels: how they are made, sized and tested
How it's madeHot-rolled on section mills (carbon steel), hot-rolled or laser-fused (stainless), or extruded (aluminium).
- Size range
- ISMC 75 – ISMC 400 and equivalents; UPN 80 – UPN 400; lengths 6 m / 12 m or cut
- Finish
- Mill black, primed or galvanised; pickled or polished (stainless)
- Ends
- Saw-cut to length
Testing & documents
- Chemical and mechanical tests
- Dimensional and straightness checks
- EN 10204 3.1 certificate; 3.2 with third-party inspection
Marking and packing
Marking: Grade, heat number and size.
Packing: Bundled and strapped.
Frequently asked questions
What is ISMC?
Indian Standard Medium Channel, a channel section rolled to IS 808, for example ISMC 150.
Which materials are channels available in?
Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, Non-Ferrous Metals: 9 grades in total, from stock or mill-sourced.
What sizes of channels do you supply?
ISMC 75 – ISMC 400 and equivalents; UPN 80 – UPN 400; lengths 6 m / 12 m or cut.
How are channels tested?
Chemical and mechanical tests; Dimensional and straightness checks.