Direct Channel

Direct Channel: industrial supply of strut channel and fixings in the UK

Direct Channel presents itself as a trusted British supplier of strut channel, brackets, cable containment, threaded rod and industrial fixings. Its catalogue is aimed at electrical, data, HVAC and structural installations, with products available from stock for fast shipping and discounts for bulk orders.

Product catalogue

The offering is organised into several main families:

• Cable containment: cable tray, basket tray, cable trunking, galvanised conduit, ladder rack, Strut Pro Runner, metal cable guards, under desk cable tidy, trapeze brackets, data foot, floor assembly.
• Strut channel and brackets: slotted and plain channel, channel nuts, square plate washers, bracketry and clamps, end caps and cover strips, cantilever arms, tray and wire brackets, channel sockets and trolley assemblies for Unistrut, flexi foot, floor mounts and trapeze.
• Pipe clamps: pipe clamps, rubber/Unlined cushion clamps, Uni J pipe clamps, starQuick clamps, threaded rod clip, back plates, swivel hangers, flange clamps, Britclips rapid sliding wall bracket, spiral duct clamp, pipe clamps floor assembly, strut bolts, concrete screws and vertical purlin hangers.
• Threaded rod and support: threaded rod, threaded cut studs and bolts, back plates male and female, threaded rod connectors and reducers, swivel hangers, hex head set screw, threaded nut range, washers, girder flange clamps, threaded rod clip, concrete screwbolts, throughbolt, drop in anchor, sleeve anchor, shield anchor, Lindapter deck fittings, purlin and girder hangers, rod end caps and hats.
• Fasteners and fixings: threaded rod and cut studs, hex head set screw, washers, channel nuts, threaded nut range, concrete screwbolt, concrete throughbolts, roofing bolts and nuts, stud channel nuts, self tapping/drilling screws, drop in anchors, sleeve anchors, shield anchors and bolts/nuts, hook bolts and eye bolts, high performance timber screws, plastic wall plugs, Lindapter deck fittings, cable ties and fixing bands, galv spray and paints, plasterboard fixings.
• Stainless steel range: strut channel, channel nuts, square plate washers, bracketry, cantilever arms, threaded rod, hex bolt/nut/washer set, hex bolts, hex nuts, washers, cable basket, flange clamps, roofing bolts, back plates, rod connectors and cable ties.
• Power tools accessories: cutting and grinding discs.

Air conditioning and heat pump brackets

Direct Channel sells wall bracket kits for air conditioning condenser units, cellar coolers and heat pump systems. These kits include all necessary screws, nuts and fixings, and are designed for mounting on brick, concrete or block walls. They are adjustable in height and width, with a maximum depth of 600 mm, and have a hot-dipped galvanised corrosion-resistant finish, with a safe working load of 200 kg. It also offers 305 mm Strut Pro plastic feet, ideal for supporting air conditioning units, heavy appliances, walkways, stairways, ductwork, pipework and cable containment systems on flat roofs; they are made of high-impact HDPE, black, anti-vibration and anti-slip, with a load bearing capacity of 150 kg.

Custom strut channel

The company offers a strut channel cutting service in custom lengths from 200 mm to 6000 mm, with multiple finishes available. Customers can configure their custom channel through the website.

Strut Pro Runner

Strut Pro Runner is a simplified solution for supporting ladder racks, described as fast, modular and durable. It converts strut channel into a rung for ladder-type cable tray systems. Versions of 300 mm and 450 mm are offered, with hot-dipped galvanised (HDG) finish, compatible with 41x41 mm Unistrut-type channels and assembly using standard nuts and bolts (not included).

Availability and orders

The catalogue indicates that products are available from stock for fast shipping, with next-day delivery on many items. Additional discounts are offered for bulk orders. The company has online sales with a user account, shopping basket and quick order, as well as an FAQ section and datasheets.