# Steel channel

> Rolled steel channel in ASTM A36 for framing, bracing and supports, in standard lengths or cut to size, and what a channel request should state.

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Updated: 2026-10-16

C-shaped rolled section for framing, bracing, supports and platform edges.

**In short:** C-shaped rolled section for framing, bracing, supports and platform edges. JJ Projects sources it to the specification the buyer names. Typical reference, standards: ASTM A36; general requirements ASTM A6/A6M.

## Specification references

- Standards: ASTM A36; general requirements ASTM A6/A6M
- Form: Rolled channel, standard lengths or cut to size
- Size: Depth, flange width and weight per length as specified
- Documents: Material test report on request, such as EN 10204 type 3.1

> Typical references only. The governing specification is the one on your purchase order or datasheet.

## Typical uses

- Framing, bracing and stair stringers
- Pipe, cable tray and equipment supports
- Edges and toe guards for platforms and walkways
- Skid and base frames for packaged equipment

## What to include in a request

A request with these details can be quoted without a round of questions. Send what you have and we will ask for the rest.

1. Designation, for example C6x8.2 for an American standard channel, MC for miscellaneous channels, or UPN for European channels
2. Grade, commonly ASTM A36, and the general requirements specification such as ASTM A6/A6M
3. Length per piece, and whether stock lengths or cut-to-size pieces are wanted
4. Quantity in pieces or tons
5. Cuts, holes or other fabrication
6. Finish: black, primed or hot-dip galvanized
7. Documents: material test report with heat numbers

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## Questions

### What is the difference between a C channel and an MC channel?

Both are American rolled channels. The C (American standard) channel has tapered flanges, while the MC (miscellaneous) channel is a separate series with different proportions. The designation on your drawing tells which one is meant.

### Is a UPN channel the same as a C channel?

No. UPN is a European series with sloped inner flanges, named by depth in millimeters, and its dimensions differ from the American C series. Do not substitute one for the other without the engineer's approval.

### Can channel be supplied drilled or cut to length?

Yes. Send the cutting and drilling details with the designation and quantity so they are priced and checked with the material.

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## Guides

- [Material test reports (MTRs) and EN 10204](https://jjprojectsok.com/knowledge/material-test-reports): What a material test report contains, how EN 10204 types 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 and 3.2 differ, what heat numbers mean, and what to check against the purchase order.
- [How to write an RFQ for industrial materials](https://jjprojectsok.com/knowledge/how-to-write-an-rfq): What an RFQ for industrial materials must specify: item, size, schedule or class, grade, standard, quantity, MTRs, inspection, packing and Incoterm.

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