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U-Profiles: Aluminium C/U Channels for Frames and Guide Rails
Our U-Profiles category contains 26 open C/U aluminium channels in EN AW-6060 T6/T66 (AlMgSi0.5). All are supplied in 2000 mm lengths with a raw, non-anodised surface. They are used for guide rails, cover strips, frames and light supporting structures. They are intended for installers, metalworkers and builders.
What you will find in this category
- Small channels with equal sides, from 8×8×1 mm to 20×20×2 mm, for cover strips, trim and light guides.
- Mid-size channels with equal sides, from 25×25×2 mm to 50×50×4 mm, for frames, guides and rails.
- Channels with unequal sides, from 21×20×1.4 mm to 120×40×4 mm, including 100×50×5 mm and 103.6×38×1.8 mm.
- Heavier sections with 5 mm walls: 60×40×5 mm, 80×40×5 mm and 100×50×5 mm, for racks and structures.
How to choose
- Cross-section: sizes run from 8×8 mm to 120×40 mm. Choose the size that fits the guide, frame or cover it must serve.
- Wall thickness: available from 1 mm to 5 mm. The 2 mm and 3 mm walls are the most common in the range.
- Weight: from 0.06 kg/m for 8×8×1 mm to 2.48 kg/m for 100×50×5 mm. Check this for long runs and overhead fixing.
- Surface: all profiles are raw and non-anodised. This suits painting, anodising or powder coating after fabrication.
- Length: every profile is 2000 mm long, so plan cuts to suit the job.
Typical applications
These channels are used as guide rails, cover strips, frame elements, subframes and supports in aluminium structures and technical installations. Product descriptions also mention photovoltaic and general construction work. The alloy has natural corrosion resistance, so profiles suit indoor and outdoor use. They can be cut, drilled, bent and joined with standard workshop tools.
Frequently asked questions
Are the channels anodised?
No. All 26 products have a raw, non-anodised surface. Descriptions state that it gives good adhesion for paint, anodising or powder coating, so you can finish it to suit the project.
Can the profiles be machined on site?
Yes. Product descriptions state that the EN AW-6060 channels can be cut, drilled, bent and joined. Standard workshop tools are sufficient.
What length are the channels?
All products in this category are 2000 mm long. Wall thickness and cross-section vary by product.
Not sure which channel size or wall thickness fits your structure? Contact technical support for help with selection.