JORDAHL® Plain Back Channel Fixing System - Connection system

JORDAHL® framing channels type JM allow adjustable connection points that can be adapted to changing support and fastening requirements. They are used together with the appropriate JORDAHL® T-bolts or accessories to provide adjustable locations for component positioning. All JM mounting channel types are suitable for bolting to structures or acting as free spanning support framing. They absorb both tension and shear loads. Full technical specifications are available including section properties and engineering data.

Hot-rolled channel type JM-W is available for supporting dynamic loads and may also be welded to steel structures. Hot-rolled toothed channel type JXM-W is also suitable for welding and supports dynamic loads with enhanced longitudinal load capability. Cold formed channel type JM-K is suitable for static loads and suitable for bolting to structures or acting as free spanning framing. Cold formed channel type JML-K has similar characteristics and is supplied with regular slots through the backwall of the profile to aid bolt-through connections or suspension on vertical threaded rods.

Load groups:

Available in 10 hot-rolled and 23 cold formed channel profiles with lengths from 100–6000 mm. Connection point loads of up to 65 kN can be supported.

Features and benefits:

• Can be directly welded or bolted to structures or machine bodies.
• Easy bolted connections giving adjustment to the positioning of attached components.
• Quick replacement, retrofitting, re-positioning of construction components throughout their service life.
• Easy compensation of construction or manufacturing tolerances.
• Multiple/ variable connection centres and later changes are easily achieved.