Channels 100 x 50 x 9 metres Mild Steel PFC 8.33KG/MTR

Premium Mild Steel Channel for Construction Projects in Sydney, NSW

In Sydney's competitive construction market, selecting the right structural steel is essential for project success. The Channels 100 x 50 x 9 metres Mild Steel PFC (Parallel Flange Channel) at 8.33KG/MTR represents an excellent balance of strength, span capability, and cost-effectiveness for building professionals throughout New South Wales.

Technical Specifications

This mild steel channel features precise dimensions with a 100mm height and 50mm flange width, providing enhanced load-bearing capacity at an efficient weight of 8.33 kilograms per metre. The extended 9-metre length offers significant advantages for spanning longer distances while minimizing connection points in structural applications.

Manufactured in accordance with Australian Standard AS/NZS 3679.1, this PFC delivers consistent performance with a minimum yield strength of 300 MPa and tensile strength between 430-510 MPa. The parallel flange design ensures uniform stress distribution and simplified connection details compared to traditional tapered channels.

Applications in Sydney's Construction Industry

Residential Construction

In Sydney's residential projects, these channels excel as primary beams in larger homes, supporting members for upper floors, substantial lintels over wide openings, and structural elements in multi-level dwellings. The increased depth compared to smaller channels provides greater stiffness for controlling deflection in longer spans common in contemporary open-plan designs.

Commercial Building Applications

Sydney's commercial construction sector utilizes these channels for primary framing in small to medium structures, transfer beams supporting multiple floor joists, substantial support systems for mechanical services, and structural elements in retail and office fitouts requiring longer clear spans.

Industrial Construction

Throughout NSW's industrial facilities, these channels serve as primary support beams for mezzanine floors, robust equipment mounting frames, heavy-duty racking supports, and structural components in manufacturing facilities where higher load capacity is essential.

Engineering Considerations

The section properties of the 100 x 50 PFC channel include significantly higher moment of inertia and section modulus compared to smaller channels, enabling greater load-bearing capacity over longer spans. Sydney engineers typically specify these channels when designing for heavier loads or when deflection control is critical.

Connection details must account for the higher forces transmitted through these larger sections, typically employing substantial bolted connections or fully welded joints designed to develop the full capacity of the section. Sydney's construction standards require appropriate safety factors and detailed connection design for these structural elements.

Installation Best Practices

The combination of 9-metre length and increased weight necessitates mechanical handling equipment and careful planning for transportation and installation. Sydney's coastal environment requires comprehensive corrosion protection, typically through hot-dip galvanizing or multi-coat paint systems depending on exposure conditions.

Building Supply Advantages for NSW Projects

As a versatile building supply in Sydney's construction market, these mild steel channels offer several advantages:

• Enhanced load capacity for spanning greater distances
• Reduced number of supporting elements required in structural systems
• Compatibility with standard connection details and building systems
• Readily available through established supply chains throughout NSW

For construction professionals seeking reliable structural solutions for more demanding applications across Sydney and NSW, the 100 x 50 x 9 metres Mild Steel PFC at 8.33KG/MTR delivers the optimal combination of performance, versatility, and value.