Hat Channel Profile
Standard lengths are 10 and 12.
Hat channel profile. Hat channels can be made from a variety of different materials including steel and aluminum. Dimensions the sides of the hat giving it the appearance similar to the side view of a top hat. 3 Bearing length 075-inches.
Our top hat purlins provide an economical alternative to timber. 15 x 3 H-103 14 to 18 gauge roll formed galvanized hat profile. Trying to soundproof my basement home theater.
1 Allowable ceiling spans are based on effective properties. Hat channels contain a grooved metal piece which is perfect for leveling out walls. Has been Roll Forming Hat Channels in all metals since 1948.
Hat channels are an alternative type of steel roof framing system which can also be used as a purlin where a lower profile is required or where the cover system requires closer purlin spacing thus making standard Z or C purlins overly expensive. Hemmed leg furring channel as shown is only. Furring channels and hat channels are used primarily to level out irregular or uneven surfaces on interior walls exterior walls ceilings and masonry saving a lot of time and unnecessary expense.
It is used for noncombustible furring for interior and exterior walls and also used to level uneven surfaces on the wall. In concrete wall applications furring channel is installed vertically to the wall surface using concrete nails or power-driven fasteners. Our aluminum extrusion Hat Channel dies are available for your use and can speed your project to completion.
Aluminum Hat Channel extrusions can be cut to length or cut and machined to clients specifications. HAT FURRING F CHANNEL ALLOWABLE CEILING SPANS L120 Notes. In addition to being more corrosion resistant and easier to form than multipurpose 6061 aluminum these hat channels have flanges that make them easy to mount on flat surfaces.