Eaton B-Line series strut channel, .81" channel height, 120" channel length, 1.62" channel width, Steel, 12 Gauge, K06 Hole pattern, B52 channel type, Pre-galvanized
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Product Specs
- Certifications:
- Not Applicable
- Channel Type:
- B52
- Hole Pattern:
- K06
- Material Gauge:
- 12 Gauge
- Product Height:
- .81 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 120 in
- Product Weight:
- 14.4 lb
- Product Width:
- 1.62 in
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Finish:
- Pre-galvanized
- Product Material:
- Steel
B-LINE B52KO6-120GLV – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the B-Line B52 strut channel a half-height (shallow) channel or a full 1-5/8 inch deep channel?
The B52 is the shallow one. It measures .81 in high by 1.62 in wide, so it's the half-height version of the standard 1-5/8 inch strut profile. The 1.62 in opening face means standard 1-5/8 strut nuts, straps and fittings seat in it, but you lose the depth you'd get from a full 1-5/8 x 1-5/8 channel. For light pipe runs, conduit racks and ceiling trapeze where load is modest, the half-height saves space; for heavy trapeze spans, step up to a full-depth channel.
2) Can pre-galvanized strut channel be used outdoors or in a wet area?
Pre-galvanized is the finish here, which is a mill galvanized coating intended for dry indoor and protected service. Cut ends are left bare, so it is not the right choice for exterior exposure, wash-down, corrosive process areas or coastal work. For those, specify hot-dip galvanized after fabrication or stainless channel instead.
3) Will standard 1-5/8 strut nuts and clamps fit this B52 channel?
Yes. The channel face is 1.62 in wide, the standard 1-5/8 inch strut opening, so spring nuts, channel nuts, pipe clamps and end caps sized for 1-5/8 strut engage the returned lips normally. What changes with the B52 is depth, not the fitting interface: at .81 in high it's half the depth of a full-size channel, so deep-throat fittings that rely on the taller cavity won't seat.
4) What does the K06 hole pattern mean on this Eaton B-Line strut?
K06 is the slotted hole pattern punched in the back of the channel, so you can bolt the strut to structure anywhere along the run without drilling on site. It runs the full 120 in length of the piece. If your drawing calls for solid back (no holes) or a different punch spacing, K06 is not that part.
5) Is 12 gauge heavy enough for conduit trapeze hangers?
12 gauge steel is the standard commercial strut thickness, and this B52 channel is rolled from it. Combined with the half-height .81 in profile, it's aimed at conduit racks, light trapeze and equipment mounting rather than long unsupported spans carrying heavy pipe. Keep your support spacing tight and it handles typical EMT and small rigid runs; for long spans or heavy mechanical loads, use a full-depth channel or a back-to-back assembly.
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