Aluminium channel profiles are an adaptable structural element that typically comes in the form of U or C shapes and are made using the extruding process. These profiles combine lightweight strength, resistance to corrosion and exceptional mechanical functionality.  

Why aluminium is a great choice? 

Aluminium is one of the most abundant raw materials on the planet, possessing amazing properties including a high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, electric and thermal conductivity and is also 100% recyclable. In fact, 75% of the world’s aluminium has been recycled from pieces created when it was originally discovered.

Browse our wide range of aluminium profiles and discover your ideal shapes and sizes to complete your job.


Great strength to weight ratio


Excellent corrosion resistance


One of the planets most abundant raw materials


Almost infinitely recyclable


Aluminium channel sections sizes – metric and imperial system

At LA Metals, we supply measurements for all our aluminium profiles in both metric and imperial measurements. Though the majority of the world uses the metric system for weights and measures, some still choose to employ the imperial system. If you find yourself working with a company from abroad or maybe someone on your team is more used to one system over the other, we supply the measurements next to each other to ensure whichever system the required measurements are written in, you can be sure to receive a perfect fit.

Conversion Table

6.35X9.5X1.27 1/4" X 3/8" X .050 0.070
10X10X1.5 0.110
12.7X12.7X1.6 1/2" X 1/2" X 1/16" 0.147
12.7X12.7X3.2 1/2" X 1/2" X 1/8" 0.272
12.7X15.9X3.2 1/2" X 5/8" X 1/8" 0.340
15.9X15.9X1.6 5/8" X 5/8" X 1/16" 0.196
15.9X15.9X3.2 5/8" X 5/8" X 1/8" 0.351
19X12.7X1.6 3/4" X 1/2" X 1/16" 0.201
19X12.7X3.2 3/4" X 1/2" X 1/8" 0.327
19X19X1.6 3/4" X 3/4" X 1/16" 0.239
19X19X3.2 3/4" X 3/4" X 1/8" 0.438
22.2X22.2X3.2 7/8" X 7/8" X 1/8" 0.509
25.4X12.7X3.2 1" X 1/2" X 1/8" 0.381
25.4X19X3.2 1" X 3/4" X 1/8" 0.491
25.4X25.4X1.6 1" X 1" X 1/16" 0.360
25.4X25.4X3.2 1" X 1" X 1/8" 0.603
25.4X38.1X3.2 1" X 1 1/2" X 1/8" 0.850
25.4X50.8X3.2 1" X 2" X 1/8" 1.016
28.6X19X3.2 1 1/8" X 3/4" X 1/8" 0.519
28.6X25.4X3.2 1 1/8" X 1" X 1/8" 0.628
30X30X2 0.464
31.8X12.7X3.2 1 1/4" X 1/2" X 1/8" 0.438
31.8X19X3.2 1 1/4" X 3/4" X 1/8" 0.548
31.8X25.4X3.2 1 1/4" X 1" X 1/8" 0.689
31.8X31.8X3.2 1 1/4" X 1 1/4" X 1/8" 0.765
31.8X31.8X4.76 1 1/4" X 1 1/4" X 3/16" 1.108
34.9X25.4X3.2 1 3/8" X 1" X 1/8" 0.683
38.1X19X3.2 1 1/2" X 3/4" X 1/8" 0.600
38.1X25.4X3.2 1 1/2" X 1" X 1/8" 0.710
38.1X38.1X3.2 1 1/2" X 1 1/2" X 1/8" 0.929
38.1X38.1X4.76 1 1/2" X 1 1/2" X 3/16" 1.470
40X20X2 0.420
44.45X25.4X3.2 1 3/4" X 1" X 1/8" 0.765
50X50X2 0.780
50.8X12.7X3.2 2" X 1/2" X 1/8" 0.620
50.8X25.4X3.2 2" X 1" X 1/8" 0.821
50.8X25.4X4.76 2" X 1" X 3/16" 1.186
50.8X25.4X6.35 2" X 1" X 1/4" 1.531
50.8X38.1X3.2 2" X 1 1/2" X 1/8" 1.034
50.8X38.1X6.35 2" X 1 1/2" X 1/4" 1.969
50.8X50.8X3.2 2" X 2" X 1/8" 1.256
50.8X50.8X6.35 2" X 2" X 1/4" 2.406
57.15X31.8X4.76 2 1/4" X 1 1/4" X 3/16" 1.432
63.5X25.4X3.2 2 1/2" X 1" X 1/8" 0.929
63.5X38.1X4.76 2 1/2" X 1 1/2" X 3/16" 1.801
76.2X25.4X3.2 3" X 1" X 1/8" 1.040
76.2X38.1X3.2 3" X 1 1/2" X 1/8" 1.284
76.2X38.1X6.35 3" X 1 1/2" X 1/4" 2.704
76.2X50.8X3.2 3" X 2" X 1/8" 1.478
76.2X50.8X6.35 3" X 2" X 1/4" 2.844
88.9X38.1X6.35X7.95 3 1/2" X 1 1/2" X 1/4" X 5/16" 2.930
101.6X25.4X3.2 4" X 1" X 1/8" 1.220
101.6X50.8X3.2 4" X 2" X 1/8" 1.696
101.6X50.8X4.76 4" X 2" X 3/16" 2.496
101.6X50.8X6.35 4" X 2" X 1/4" 3.230
101.6X50.8X6.35X7.95 4" X 2" X 1/4" X 5/16" 3.762
127X50.8X6.35 5" X 2" X 1/4" 4.316
152.4X50.8X6.35X7.95 6" X 2" X 1/4" X 5/16" 4.652
152.4X76.2X6.35X9.5 6" X 3" X 1/4" X 3/8" 6.405
152.4X76.2X9.5X12.7 6" X 3" X 3/8" X 1/2" 8.840

Common uses of aluminium U and C channels

Aluminium U and C-channels are versatile and find applications in numerous industries thanks to their lightweight, corrosion-resistant properties and their durability. Some of the most common uses include window and door frames, wall studs, ceiling systems, truck beds and trailers, equipment frames, conveyor systems, cable trays, protective covers and more. Due to their versatile nature, they are used for various purposes in industries such as construction, transportation, electrical, marine, agriculture, retail, automotive and home and garden. They are also used for solar panel mountings in the solar industry.

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Have more questions about aluminium U and C channels?

A Uni-Strut aluminium channel is a standardised formed structural system used in the construction and electrical industries for supporting wiring, plumbing or mechanical components such as air conditioning or ventilation.