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Channel Engineering Data

Point Load

Design Load Data for Channel Connections
Load diagrams indicate two design loads;
one for 1- ⁄8" x 1- ⁄8" - 12 gage sections (see page 41) and
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one for 1- ⁄8" x 1- ⁄8" - 14 gage sections (see page 42)
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Safety factor = 2- ⁄2 based on ultimate strength of connection.
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90° Fittings
(When used in position shown)
2-Hole Rack Connector 2-Hole End Connector 2-Hole End Connector
Both Ends Supported
Load
Load

Load

Design Load Design Load Design Load
Channel Used Channel Used Channel Used
Lbs. (kN) Lbs. (kN) Lbs. (kN)
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1- ⁄8" x 1- ⁄8" - 12 gage 500# (2.22 kN) 1- ⁄8" x 1- ⁄8" - 12 gage 1,500# (6.67 kN) 1- ⁄8" x 1- ⁄8" - 12 gage 1,000# (4.45 kN)
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1- ⁄8" x 1- ⁄8" - 14 gage 1,000# (4.45 kN) 1- ⁄8" x 1- ⁄8" - 14 gage 650# (2.89 kN)
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3-Hole End Connector 3-Hole Column Stringer Connector Flat Plate Fittings
Both Ends Supported
Load Load 2-Hole Splice Plate
Both Ends Supported
Load

Design Load Design Load Design Load
Channel Used Channel Used Channel Used
in LBS. Lbs. (kN) in LBS.
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1- ⁄8" x 1- ⁄8" - 12 gage 2,000# (8.90 kN) 1- ⁄8" x 1- ⁄8" - 12 gage 500# (2.22 kN) 1- ⁄8" x 1- ⁄8" - 12 gage 1,000# (4.45 kN)
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1- ⁄8" x 1- ⁄8" - 14 gage 1,500# (6.67 kN) 1- ⁄8" x 1- ⁄8" - 14 gage 800# (3.56 kN)
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