Fasteners and fixings are the backbone of any secure installation — from framing steel supports to fixing cable trays and mounting pipework. In this guide, we break down the most commonly used types of fasteners in the UK construction industry, how to choose the right one, and which products are trusted by professionals across the …

Discover the Power of A4 Stainless Steel Strut Channels A4 Stainless Steel is known for strength, durability, and corrosion resistance. Our Stainless Steel Strut Channels are built for demanding environments such as industrial, commercial, and marine settings. These channels are ideal for secure and modular support structures, including HVAC systems, cable containment, solar frames, and …

Why Build Your Own Strut Channel System? Speed, precision, and adaptability — that’s what modern construction demands. With our online Strut Channel Builder, you can now configure and order custom-cut strut lengths, trapeze brackets, H-frames, and support structures in just a few clicks. No more time lost on on-site cutting, measuring errors, or material wastage. …

🧷 Why Cable Management Matters in Every Industry Zip ties, often referred to as cable ties, play an essential role across a variety of sectors. From electrical installations to construction sites, their ability to secure, organise, and stabilise makes them a go-to solution. In professional environments, proper cable management also reduces hazards and improves overall …

Introduction In modern construction, industrial, and commercial settings, managing cables efficiently is more than just an organisational task — it’s essential for safety, performance, and compliance. Whether you’re overseeing a new build, retrofitting an industrial plant, or upgrading an office space, implementing the right cable management system can significantly improve reliability, minimise downtime, and ensure …

Introduction Threaded rods, also known as all-thread rods or stud rods, are essential fastening components used across construction, engineering, and industrial sectors. Because they can handle high tension, resist shear stress, and allow for custom lengths, they are incredibly versatile. In this guide, you’ll discover their key types, materials, finishes, applications, and practical selection tips. …

Posted by Direct Channel Support Systems | April 2025 At Direct Channel Support Systems, we often receive one particular question:“What is hot dip galvanised steel, and how is it different from BZP or stainless steel?”In the UK construction, mechanical, and electrical industries, selecting the correct steel finish is essential. Environmental exposure, durability, and budget requirements …

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Tired of struggling with cable tray installations? At Direct Channel we have the perfect range of brackets and supports to make things much easier. From wall to floor to ceiling—we’ve got the right mounting solution for every need! Get yours today and make installation a breeze! Check out these powerful options below: 👇  Wall Mounting …

Looking for a fastener that combines flexibility and durability? Discover the power of threaded rods from Direct Channel! Our threaded rods provide the extra length and rigidity you need for secure installations, whether you’re working with wood, metal, or concrete. With an adaptable design, they easily accommodate nuts and fixings—perfect for any project! For outdoor …

Enhance your projects with our high-quality cantilever arms, engineered to provide unparalleled support and versatility across various applications. Whether you’re securing piping, conduit, or other equipment, our precision-crafted cantilever arms offer extended reach and robust support, ensuring reliable performance in demanding environments. Key Features: Heavy Duty: 2.5mm A4 Stainless Steel 41mm Channel Design: 41mm Profile …

The Strut Pro Adjustable Leg Framework Set is the perfect solution for flat roof support applications. Whether you need support for A/C units, walkways, pipework, or cable containment, this framework set has you covered. Key Features: Durable Construction: Hot-Dipped Galvanised for superior protection in all weather conditions. Easy Installation: No welding or cutting needed – …

What are your opening and closing times? We are open from 9am-5pm from Monday to Friday. What are your collection times? Customers can come to collect their orders between the hours of 9am and 4:30pm What other ways can I get in contact if I have a question or problem? If you are enquiring about …

Looking for a fast and efficient way to support your cable basket installations? Our Cable Basket Trapeze Assembly is the perfect solution! This ready-to-use, prefabricated bracket is designed to support cable baskets, significantly reducing both installation time and costs. Here are some of the amazing features: Heavy-Duty Construction: Made from pre-galvanized channel for durability and …

Hello world and welcome to DirectChannel, we will do our best to keep you up to date and informed on all the new and exciting news from the world of fixings and fasteners! Feel free to share any news. Any questions just give us a call. Will shortly be letting you know of some fantastic offers …

This heavy duty Uni J Pipe Clamp fits to any Unistrut type Channel, it has dual fixing points making any job fast & easy. It can be used to clamp heavy duty cables, pipework or tubing to an wall or ceiling. The Uni J Clamp is a brand new product, it is a registered design …

We constantly look at ways to improve and bring new products to the market, our newest item to the list is the cool Twist & Lock Strut Clip. Used to secure any diameter of cable or pipe to Unistrut Channel, it has been designed to save time on installs. As the name suggests it is …

Self-Tapping Tech Screws A self-tapping tech screw is a screw that can tap its own hole as it is driven into it. For hard substrates such as metal or hard plastics, the self-tapping ability is often created by cutting a gap in the continuity of the thread on the screw. This will generate a flute …

Direct Channel’s range of Premier Under Desk Cable Tray can be secured discretely to the underside of a desk to allow for cables to be managed neatly as well as avoid accidental disconnection and minimizing trip hazards.

Strut Channels are versatile products used to mount, brace, and support lightweight structural loads, such as pipes or wires. However, if you’re searching for strut channels you’re likely looking to use them for a specific use or want to find them at a great price. If you’re looking for great prices you may want to …

Keeping your cables tidy allows you to be more productive when working. This is important as a lot of us are working from home due to the pandemic. Cable Management also makes your room look tidy and adds a more spacious feeling to your office. To help organise your cables, whether at home, in the …

We are widely known for our strut channel, cable management systems and brackets & clamps, but did you know we also stock fasteners and fixings? Our extensive range of fasteners and fixings are all kept in stock available for next day delivery with discounts available for bulk orders. As a fasteners supplier, our product range …

The Strut channel is a versatile and flexible product used to provide light structural support in construction and electrical applications. Channel support systems are fantastic for creating a reusable, sturdy metal structure that can hold conduits, cables and other pieces of equipment. Alternatively, they can be used to form a permanent structure to support wiring …

Swivel Hangars A common question always getting asked here at Direct Channel is, we have an angled ceiling how can we drop threaded rod straight down? Enter these gems….. Swivel Hangers are what we recommend to the customer and the customer never looks back. With a 20 degree swivel action in all angles, it can …

Here at Direct Channel, we are one of the UK’s leading suppliers of Strut Channels, Brackets, Cable Containment and Strut Support Systems. Our products are used extensively within the Construction, Heating, Ventilation, Mechanical & Electrical Industry. We stock a wide variety of products that tailor to any of your needs at the lowest costs. Whether …

Being support system specialists and recognised fastener distributor / supplier in the UK there’s not much we don’t know within our industry. Fasteners are a hardware device that has a singular purpose for mechanically joining or affixing two or more objects together. Fasteners are a very popular alternative to welding mainly because the joints can …

Zip-Clip is renowned for its unique problem solving solutions so here at Direct Channel we have chosen to stock the complete range of Zip Clip Wire solutions. Zip Clip have designed and developed a range of systems tailored to overcome troublesome applications. With their highly trained technical managers and our extensive knowledge of the fixings …

Transporting and protecting cables in commercial and industrial installations is not difficulty any more as Direct Channel is there to offer premium cable accessories. We are a leading cable management and support system specialist based in the UK. Our high-quality products find its application mainly in the mechanical and electrical sector, as well as, HVAC systems. Here, …

When you have installed cables, you want to be sure that they last as long as you need them to. One way to do this is by ‘cable trunking’. Cable trunking is essentially a way to protect a group of cables from accidental damage, mechanical impact, dust, water, and any other external extremities. Not only …

What is a threaded rod? A threaded rod is typically a long length of fully threaded steel, allowing it to function as a fastener by causing a tightening action from rotating the rod. The threading on a rod also allows for other fixings such as bolts and nuts to easily screw or fasten to it. …

Where to Buy Cable Management Supplies In this blog, we’ll be answering the question at hand, which is “Where can I buy cable management supplies?”.  Now, this may seem like an obvious question considering the answers right in front of you, as you can buy cable management supplies from Direct Channel’s online store! Nevertheless, this …

New Year, New Cable Management Supplies As the first blog of the year, there are plenty of cable management supplies at Direct Channel for us to talk about, but first… Happy New Year!  Here at Direct Channel we’re kicking off 2022 with a range of new and exciting offers on our cable management supplies and …

What are Pipe Clamps? Pipe clamps are installation equipment designed to be attached around copper pipes, cables or conduit to support them safely. They are used in the Plumbing, Electrical and Heating industries. How do Pipe Clamps work? Pipe clamps are made up of two semi-circular brackets which attach around the pipe needing support. Once …

Flexi Foot is perfect for those looking for solid floor mount/foot struts and is the ideal platform for supporting ductwork, pipework and cable containment systems for flat roofs. Not to mention that it can be easily assembled in minutes and is made from 100% recycled rubber, all whilst providing a solid platform for flat roof …

Stainless steel is a popular and highly versatile metal, due to its heat and fire resistance capabilities, strength and aesthetic appearance compared to other commonly used materials. Stainless Steel Channel Designed specifically to act as a support system for mechanical and electrical installations, a stainless steel channel is a key component when building and creating …

WHAT ARE PIPE CLAMPS? Pipe clamps are installation equipment designed to be attached around copper pipes, cables or conduit to support them safely. They are used in the Plumbing, Electrical and Heating industries. HOW DO PIPE CLAMPS WORK? Pipe clamps are made up of two semi-circular brackets which attach around the pipe needing support. Once …

Flexi Foot is perfect for those looking for solid floor mount/foot struts and is the ideal platform for supporting ductwork, pipework and cable containment systems for flat roofs. Not to mention that it can be easily assembled in minutes and is made from 100% recycled rubber, all whilst providing a solid platform for flat roof …

Stainless steel is a popular and highly versatile metal, due to its heat and fire resistance capabilities, strength and aesthetic appearance compared to other commonly used materials. STAINLESS STEEL CHANNEL Designed specifically to act as a support system for mechanical and electrical installations, a stainless steel channel is a key component when building and creating …

Strut Channel Strut Channel, often referred to by one of several manufacturer trade names, (Unistrut) is a standardized formed structural system used in the construction and electrical industries for light structural support, often for supporting wiring, plumbing, or mechanical components such as air conditioning or ventilation systems. Strut is usually formed from metal sheet, folded …