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Aluminum channel 8 x 5.79

Aluminum channel 8 x 5.79: depth 8 in, flange width 3.75 in, flange 0.41 in, web 0.25 in, fillet R 0.35 in, 4 in long

Exact dimensions. True size, no printing tolerance added. Threads are plain cylinders at the major diameter.

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Dimensions

designation8 x 5.79
lb/ft5.79
depth (in)8.0
width (in)3.75
flange (in)0.41
web (in)0.25
fillet R (in)0.35
area (in2)4.92
depth (mm)203.2
width (mm)95.2
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Aluminum channels (Aluminum Association standard): C 4 x 1.74, 6 x 2.83, 12 x 8.27 dimensions + STEP/STL: every size, notes, mating features and sources. What are the dimensions of an aluminum 4 x 1.74 channel?

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