False ceiling channel is usually made of galvanized steel or aluminum alloy material, manufacturing by False Ceiling Channel Roll Forming Machine.
Drywall channel ceiling has the advantages of light weight, high strength and corrosion resistance. The following are detailed information about the weight and material of aluminium ceiling channel :
1. Weight
The weight of mild ceiling channel varies according to its size (width, thickness and length) and material. The weight of common light steel keel is roughly:
C channel for ceiling:
A 50mm wide, 0.6mm thick C-type keel weighs approximately 0.58 kg/m.
75mm wide, 0.8mm thick C-type keel, weight is about 0.95 kg/m.
100mm wide, 1.0mm thick C-type keel, weight is about 1.34 kg/m.
U channel for ceiling:
50mm wide, 0.6mm thick U-shaped keel, weight approx. 0.5 kg/m.
75mm wide, 0.8mm thick U-shaped keel, weight approx. 0.78 kg/m.
100mm wide, 1.0mm thick U-Bone, weight approx. 1.1 kg/m.
False Ceiling Channel:
The weight of the primary and secondary keel is also usually in the range of 0.4 kg/m to 1.0 kg/m, depending on its design and specification.
2. Material
Galvanized steel sheet:
This is the most commonly used material for light steel keel, which is usually made of cold rolled steel sheet with hot-dipped galvanized surface to improve corrosion resistance and durability. Common galvanized thicknesses are Z100, Z275, etc., indicating the amount of galvanization per square meter (g/m2).
Aluminum:
Some high-grade light steel keel will use aluminum alloy material, which has better corrosion resistance and lightweight advantage, but relatively high cost. Aluminum alloy keel is commonly used for more demanding ceiling systems.
Painted or Baked Steel Sheet:
This type of keel is sprayed or baked enameled on the basis of galvanized steel sheet, which not only enhances the aesthetics, but also helps to improve the corrosion resistance. Baked paint keel is more commonly used in home decoration.
False ceiling channel is widely used in building decoration, ceiling and partition wall systems due to its light weight, high strength as well as corrosion resistance. Choosing the right specification and material of the keel can meet the needs of different projects.