POWER STRUT

Overview

Power‑Strut (written Power‑Strut, PowerStrut or Power Strut) is a widely used metal framing and strut channel system for building services and industrial supports. The line includes roll‑formed steel channels, aluminum and fiberglass channel, a broad set of fittings, pipe clamps, straps, end caps and specialty accessories used to build adjustable support frames and hangers on job sites and in prefabrication shops. Power‑Strut is a recognized brand within Atkore’s metal framing and electrical raceway portfolio.

Key product families and technology

Power‑Strut’s published engineering catalogs and product pages show the typical families buyers will encounter: standard and deep strut channels in multiple cross‑sections (PS‑100, PS‑150, PS‑200, PS‑210, PS‑300, PS‑400, PS‑500, PS‑520, PS‑560, etc.), slotted and double‑slotted variants, back‑to‑back and wide channels, channel fittings (angles, splices, bases), channel nuts and spring nuts, pipe and conduit clamps, seismic and rooftop supports, straps and clamps, end caps and closures, and specialty items such as safety grating and solar mounting clamps. Catalogs provide load tables, materials lists and dimensional drawings to support design and procurement.

Materials, finishes and corrosion options

Power‑Strut channels and fittings are offered in a range of materials (cold‑rolled steel, hot‑dip galvanized steel, pre‑galvanized (PG), painted/green finishes, aluminum and stainless steel) and surface treatments depending on the series and intended environment. Atkore also promotes corrosion‑resistant product lines for harsher environments. These finish and material choices are critical when specifying for outdoor, coastal or corrosive industrial conditions.

How product codes are written (what to check when ordering)

Power‑Strut part numbers are structured so a single string encodes the series, hole pattern, length and finish — for example PS‑200‑EH‑10‑PG typically describes a PS‑200 series channel with EH (elongated/oblong) slots, 10‑foot length and PG (pre‑galvanized) finish. Distributors’ product pages and the official catalog list slot dimensions, gauge, center‑to‑center spacing, manufacture part numbers and sometimes UPCs. When replacing or cross‑referencing items, match the full manufacturer part number and compare gauge (12ga / 14ga, etc.), slot type (short slot, elongated slot, double slot), material and finish first — small differences change load capacity and corrosion resistance.

Common applications

Power‑Strut is specified and used in commercial and industrial electrical installations (supporting conduit, raceways, cable tray and equipment), mechanical and HVAC supports, pipe hangers and trapeze assemblies, seismic bracing systems, rooftop and solar panel supports, and many contractor/OEM prefabrication uses. The modularity and adjustability of the channel plus a wide accessory ecosystem make it a go‑to system for contractors, facility teams and maintenance shops that need configurable, bolted assemblies without welding.

Sourcing, procurement and replacement guidance for buyers

• Confirm full manufacturer part number: capture the exact Power‑Strut SKU shown on the product or in the original bill‑of‑material. Distributor pages and catalogs often show the manufacturer PN and alternative ordering codes.
• Compare physical attributes: verify channel width/height, slot size and spacing, gauge, length, and finish. These attributes determine fit, load capacity and corrosion performance.
• Use catalog load tables and drawings: Power‑Strut catalogs include engineering tables and beam/brace charts — reference these when a support has structural or seismic design constraints.
• Check distributor data and OEM notes: authorized electrical distributors and national suppliers list manufacturer part numbers, spec sheets and sometimes UPCs that speed receiving and inventory matching. Cross‑check multiple distributor listings when in doubt.

How Safsale helps identify and buy the right Power‑Strut parts

Safsale product pages group related SKUs (channels, fittings, clamps, straps and accessories) and include clear model codes in titles, multiple product images, detailed descriptions and PDF catalog excerpts or links to spec sheets when available. For procurement users, Safsale listings call out key attributes (series, slot type, length and finish) in the product title and description so you can quickly eliminate look‑alikes. The platform’s Q&A and review fields let installers and procurement managers share fitment tips, substitution notes and field experience valuable when selecting replacement parts. For conformance and bid work, buyers should always download the manufacturer PDF spec sheet and confirm load/finish details before final orders.

Practical procurement language to use in RFQs

Include the full manufacturer part number, a short descriptor and critical attributes. Example: “Require 10 each POWER‑STRUT PS‑200‑EH‑10‑PG (PS200EH10PGAL) — PS‑200 series, elongated slots, 1‑5/8" x 1‑5/8" channel, 12ga, 10 ft length, pre‑galvanized finish. Provide lead time, manufacturer PN confirmation, and equivalent cross reference if OEM part is unavailable.”