- References
- FMC 38 A, FMC 38 B
- Width
- 38 mm
- Thickness
- 0.4 to 2 mm
- Length
- 3000 mm
Overview
Main Channel sections are cold roll-formed from zinc-coated steel strip. The channel is the primary carrying member of a conventional metal ceiling framework.
It is suspended from the roof or soffit with wire hangers, adjustment clips and channel hangers.
ApplicationPrimary carrying member in suspended ceiling frameworks.
Specifications
Profiles catalogue
| Reference | Dimensions (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Length (mm) | Material | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | C | ||||
| FMC 38 A | 12 | 38 | 12 | 0.4 to 2 | 3000 | Galvanised steel |
| FMC 38 B | 15 | 38 | 15 | 0.4 to 2 | 3000 | Galvanised steel |
Other sizes available on request.
Concealed (clip-in) ceiling carrying channel
| Size (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Length (mm) | Material | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | C | |||
| 12 | 38 | 12 | 0.50 | 3000 | Galvanised steel |
Standard: ASTM A653/A653M, BS EN 10346:2009. Coating: Z275.
Length and thickness can be made to customer request.
Source: Drywall Partitions & Ceiling Systems catalogue, page 13 (PDF, opens in a new tab), Ceiling Tiles catalogue, page 11 (PDF, opens in a new tab)
Installation
Materials and standards
- Material standard
- Galvanised steel to BS EN 10346:2009 (formerly BS EN 10142:1991)
- Coating
- As per ASTM A653/A653M
- Standard length
- 3000 mm
- Standards for drywall partitioning and dryline ceiling systemsStuds, tracks, channels, angles and trims
- Standards for metal ceiling tiles and gridsClip-in and lay-in tiles, spring tee, edge trim
Standards are shown as listed in the FERREX catalogues. Request current test and compliance documents for your specification.
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