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PVC Coated (Suffix PVC)
A polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic coating is fused to the channel,
fitting or accessory after fabrication by immersing the part in fluidized
PVC tanks. The fused-melt mixed powder PVC coating thickness is
15 mils (.015") plus or minus five mils. PVC material is a thermoplastic
and will soften in high temperature. An inherent weakness with PVC
coatings occurs when field alterations are applied, such as cutting or
drilling. These acts disrupt the sealed PVC product and warrant field
touch-up. Thomas & Betts cannot be held responsible for field-altered
PVC coated products.
Copper Plated (“T” inserted as the second digit of the part
number; Example: CTL-710-2)
Plain steel proceeds through a series of rinse tanks to clean the
material surface. Once cleaned, the fabricated part is etched by
dipping into an acid pickle bath to prepare the surface for adhesion.
Copper is electrically applied by submerging in a copper bath. To
seal the finish, the product continues to a sealer tank and is then
dried by forced hot air.
Black (Suffix B)
A black finish is raw steel with only a light oil finish as supplied by
the steel manufacturer. There is no protection against red rust.
Stainless Steel (Suffix SS)
Superstrut channel is supplied in type 304 stainless steel when
required. Type 316 stainless steel may be available upon request.
Aluminum (Suffix AL)
Superstrut channel and hardware are available in aluminum.
Warning: Load tables, charts, and design criteria provided in this catalog
are intended as guides only. Selection of proper product, installation intervals,
erection, and placement are the responsibility of the user.
Superstrut
®
products are intended to be used for the support and bracing of
fixtures, cable, pipe and conduit. Improper use or installation may result in injury
to persons or damage of property.
We reserve the right to change material and finish specifications without notice.
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