Heavy duty U Channel sign posts are maintenance-free and easy to mount!

U channel sign post is made of heavy duty steel, with hot dip galvanized finish, ideal for outdoor application.It can be used to hold the signs on the road, the holes every one inch is helpful to adjust the sign height.

U channel sign post is the most widely used type. It is made of high quality steel, which is accord with ASTM A1011 Grade 50 and ASTM A653. The U channel sign post is commonly galvanized or color painted to resist the corrosion and rust from rain, snow or other weather. The posts are pre-drilled with 3/8" diameter holes along the post surface with 1" on center spacing for easy mounting and fixing. Different weight and grades post type supplies high strength to be used in the outdoor applications for different use.

The U channel sign post can be divided into lightweight, heavy duty and extra heavy duty types. They have different sheet thickness, weight and post structure.

 

Lightweight U-channel sign post – most economical

 

This type U channel sign post has lighter weight and simple structure to be used for supporting light sign boards or advertisement boards for temporary purpose. It should be erected on places where is without high wind or other external forces.

Specifications of lightweight U channel sign post

 

• Material: high quality steel sheet.
• Surface treatment: galvanized or baked enamel.
• Sheet thickness: 14 gauge.
• Weight: 1.12 lbs./feet.
• Length: 4', 5, 6', 7' and 8'.
• Hole diameter: 3/8".
• Hole spacing: 1".

 

 

Heavy duty U channel sign post – most popular

 

Heavy duty U channel sign post with higher loading capacity than light weight U channel sign post and lower costs than extra heavy duty U channel sign posts is popular with our customers from all over the world. It can be used as permanent sign posts to support heavier sign boards or advertisement boards for common use.

Specifications of heavy duty sign post

 

• Material: high quality steel sheet.
• Surface treatment: galvanized or baked enamel.
• Sheet thickness: 11 gauge.
• Length: 7', 8', 9', 10', 11' and 12'..
• Hole diameter: 3/8".
• Hole spacing: 1".

 

 

Extra heavy duty U channel sign post – most stable

 

Extra heavy duty U channel sign post is the most stable type. The heavy weight structure can supply highest tensile strength among the three types of U channel sign posts. It is widely used in harsh environments, where has high wind or other external forces for permanent sign mounting applications. It is also an alternative choice to square sign posts or round sign posts.

Specifications of extra heavy duty U channel sign post

 

• Material: high quality steel sheet.
• Surface treatment: galvanized or baked enamel.
• Sheet thickness: 11 gauge.
• Weight: 3.0 lbs/feet.
• Length: 7', 8', 9', 10', 11' and 12'.
• Hole diameter: 3/8".
• Hole spacing: 1".

 

Advantages of u channel sign post

• The heavy-duty post is designed for medium mounting. Sets 1 foot deep into concrete or ground - Or can be used with a portable base
• The u-channel post is made using galvanized steel which is resistant to rust and is durable. The metal post can endure the harshest of elements
• The sign post has a U-channel design creates a wide support area for signs to rest on. The opposite end provides additional support area for mounting additional signs

What Height is Best?

8’ posts are most popular. 8’ posts are the standard for most parking lots, schools and malls. 6’ posts, however are easier to install and are are favored by home owners or for off-street installations. Assuming 1.5” below-ground depth, this gives a height of 3’ between the ground and the bottom of a typical 18” tall sign.The hole spacing and hole size is standard across all post heights.

How to Install a Post?

To achieve a sign height that can be seen over a parked SUV, we recommend using two overlapping 6’ posts. This also avoids the 'head knocker' hazard that can occur when a distracted pedestrian absentmindedly confronts shorter post and sign installation.

Application

U-Channel post has been one of the most preferred posts for displaying traffic signs, parking signs, and property signs for years because of its affordability and unique design that provides a great support area for signs.