SOLID FRAME SUPPORT: Our Newhouse Electric 1-5/8 in. 12 Gauge Metal Strut Channel is a standard half-slot metal U-bracket for supporting and framing lightweight structural loads on your construction site.COST EFFECTIVE STRUTS: Our half-slot steel U-channels are hardy and lightweight structures that effectively handle inside loads. You can get maximum support and framing with minimum pieces and labor.MULTI-PURPOSE STRUT BRACKET: You can use it for many applications like pipe, conduit, ceiling grids, racks, duct and cable tray supports, trapeze supports, seismic bracing, and other general framing uses.HIGH-GRADE FITTINGS: Our fittings meet or exceed physical properties of ASTM A1011 Grade 33 for elasticity, plasticity, stiffness, aging sensitivity, strength, hardness, impact toughness, and more.QUALITY DESIGN: We proudly stand behind the quality design of our struts used for many building site electrical/construction loads. They come with a 2-year guarantee.