4Dimension channel

Eaton's 4Dimension strut system features revolutionary strut profile designs and innovative accessories that help installers compress project schedules and cut costs without sacrificing load.

With four-sided functionality, the 4Dimension strut system delivers up to 50% savings on materials and installation time.Eaton's 4Dimension™ strut system changes how installers build and install support systems for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, data centers, and HVAC in new and retrofit commercial and industrial applications.

  • Multi-sided functionality and modular design versatility
  • Superior strength, lighter weight for ease of transport, cut, and assembly
  • Compatible with over 90% of current strut fittings and accessories
  • Innovative fitting solutions with virtually hundreds of possibilities

Lower total cost solution

  • Up to 50% reduction in installation time for trapeze applications
  • Up to 55% reduction in material cost in many applications
  • Helps save space and weight by fully utilizing all sides for ease and flexibility of installation
  • Functional replacement for multi-layer trapeze and back to back strut system, with considerable cost and material savings
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4Dimension strut channel specifications

Channel

  • Cold formed 18 gauge (1.2mm) low carbon steel
  • Continuous slot with in-turned lips and up to three dove-tail designed sides provide ability for attachments on multiple sides of channel

Lengths & tolerances

  • All channels excluding slotted hole (SH) style are ± 1 /8” (3.2mm) on 10’ (3.05m) and ± 3 /16” (4.76mm) on 20’ (6.09m) 
  • Slotted hole (SH) channel are ± 1 /4” (6.35mm) on 10’ (3.05m) and ± 1 /2” (12.70mm) on 20’ (6.09m) 
  • Custom lengths are available upon request
Slotted channel
  • Available in a variety of pre-punched slot patterns help eliminate need for precise field measuring for hole locations
  • Offer wide adjustments in the alignment and bolt sizing

Dove-tail side of channel

  • Variety of pre-punched 9 /16” (14.3 mm) diameter hole patterns 
  • Hole patterns provide economical alternative to field drilling 
Materials & finishes (unless otherwise noted in catalog/brochure)
 
  • Plain steel and pre-galvanized 18 gauge (1.2mm) steel
  • Minimum orders may apply on special material and finishes
Design load for steel and stainless steel channel 

The design loads given for strut beam loads are based on a simple beam condition. This allowable stress results in a safety factor of 1.68. Metric dimensions are shown in parentheses.

For additional specifications and loads, view or download the 4Dimension strut system catalog. 

4D22 series channel - 2-1/8” (53.5mm) x 2-1/8” (53.5mm)

  • Thickness: 18 gauge (1.2mm) 
  • Standard lengths: 10’ (3.05m) & 20’ (6.09m) 
  • Finish: Plain, Dura Green, pre-galvanized, hot-dip galvanized, stainless steel 304 & 316
  • Bundle size: 320 ft. (97.6m)
  • Bundle dimensions: 10ft - 11” (279.4mm) x 10-11/16” (271.5mm) 20ft - 11” (279.4mm) x 6-3/8” (161.9mm)

4D21 series channel - 2-1/8” (53.5mm) x 1-1/16” (26.7mm)

  • Thickness: 18 gauge (1.2mm) 
  • Standard lengths: 10’ (3.05m) & 20’ (6.09m)
  • Finish: Plain, Dura Green, pre-galvanized, hot-dip galvanized, stainless steel 304 and 316
  • Bundle size: 320 ft. (97.6m)
  • Bundle dimensions: 10ft - 11” (279.4mm) x 6-1/2” (165.1mm) 20ft - 11” (279.4mm) x
    4-5/16” (109.5mm)
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