---
product_id: 582034948
title: "SKTREX 1-5/8\" 12 Gauge Metal Strut Channel, Slotted Back, Pre-Galvanized Zinc 5 Foot Length (2)"
brand: "sktrex"
price: "R4451"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 5
category: "Sktrex"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/582034948-sktrex-1-5-8-12-gauge-metal-strut-channel-slotted
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# 1-5/8" x 1-5/8" precision size 9/16" x 1-1/8" slotted back for versatile mounting 12 gauge heavy-duty steel SKTREX 1-5/8" 12 Gauge Metal Strut Channel, Slotted Back, Pre-Galvanized Zinc 5 Foot Length (2)

**Brand:** sktrex
**Price:** R4451
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔧 Elevate your build with SKTREX — where strength meets precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SKTREX 1-5/8" 12 Gauge Metal Strut Channel, Slotted Back, Pre-Galvanized Zinc 5 Foot Length (2) by sktrex
- **How much does it cost?** R4451 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/582034948-sktrex-1-5-8-12-gauge-metal-strut-channel-slotted)

## Best For

- sktrex enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sktrex brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Optimized 5-Foot Length:** Ideal for modular builds and scalable frameworks, perfect for professionals who demand precision and efficiency.
- • **Pre-Galvanized Zinc Finish:** Corrosion-resistant coating guarantees long-lasting performance and a sleek, professional look.
- • **Versatile Slotted Back Design:** 9/16" x 1-1/8" slots provide flexible mounting options, making installation adaptable to diverse setups.
- • **Precision Engineered Dimensions:** Exact 1-5/8" square profile ensures seamless integration with standard electrical and structural components.
- • **Robust 12 Gauge Steel Construction:** Built to withstand heavy loads and industrial wear, delivering unmatched durability for your projects.

## Overview

The SKTREX 1-5/8" 12 Gauge Metal Strut Channel is a pre-galvanized zinc-finished, heavy-duty steel channel designed for ceiling mounting and structural support. Featuring a precise 1-5/8" square profile and 9/16" x 1-1/8" slotted back, it offers versatile installation options in a convenient 5-foot length, making it a reliable choice for professional-grade construction and electrical projects.

## Description

9/16" x 1-1/8" Short Slotted Back Channel

Review: Not sure what 5 Feet length means in the description, It definitely doesn't mean the product is 5 feet long, because it isn't.
Review: I ordered the rollers and hangers in the fall. This summer I finally have the time to try and install the hangers and rollers. The rollers are said to work with 1 5/8” electrical track, it won’t. The illustration shows 33mm or 1.299 inches. Measuring the inside of the 1 5/8” track is 1.39 inches so you have a 0.10 inch clearance, side to side. I was able to get one set of rollers into the electrical track I purchased at Home Depot but it would only start in and not roll. So I purchased the track from the manufacturer of the hangers and rollers. I needed longer bolts to hang a steel bar from. The bolts that come with the rollers are too short, no problem I’ll just get some thread all rod and cut it to length. What I learned is that there’s very little clearance between the chassis for the rollers and the track. A standard nut is too thick/tall so you’ll have to grind it down. I purchased 6-5 (58”) foot sections that are only 58 inches long. So if you are trying to install this in a steel garage with the frame on 5 foot spacing you’re going to need to build a steel support for the tracks. What I’m going to do is turn the electrical track upside down and use longer bolts to attach it to the framing and then use the slotted holes in the electrical track to hang the hanger for the roller track. That way I’ll be able to bridge the gaps because the new tracks are only 58 inches long. So on my 30 foot building I’ll be 1 foot short. I’ll modify what I have to work with but a few days project has turned into several weeks of climbing up and down scaffolding and waiting for other parts to arrive and running to get different bolts. It will be handy to have an overhead chain hoist in my garage.

## Features

- 1-5/8" x 1-5/8" Square
- 12 Gage Steel Strut Channel
- 9/16" x 1-1/8" Short Slotted Back Channel

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0C1H16CQW |
| ASIN  | B0C1H16CQW |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Color | Finish - Pre-galvanized Zinc |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (72) |
| Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (72) |
| Date First Available | 23 April 2023 |
| Date First Available  | 23 April 2023 |
| Finish | steel |
| Included components | no |
| Item Weight | 6.17 Kilograms |
| Item depth | 1.58 inches |
| Item model number | 12 |
| Item model number  | 12 |
| Manufacturer | SKTREX |
| Manufacturer  | SKTREX |
| Mounting type | Ceiling Mount |
| Product Dimensions | 147.32 x 4.01 x 4.01 cm; 6.17 kg |
| Product Dimensions  | 147.32 x 4.01 x 4.01 cm; 6.17 kg |
| UPC | 751501539987 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** SKTREX
- **Colour:** Finish - Pre-galvanized Zinc
- **Finish type:** steel
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 147.3 x 4 x 4 centimeters
- **Material:** Alloy Steel

## Images

![SKTREX 1-5/8" 12 Gauge Metal Strut Channel, Slotted Back, Pre-Galvanized Zinc 5 Foot Length (2) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61EATUaC8mL.jpg)
![SKTREX 1-5/8" 12 Gauge Metal Strut Channel, Slotted Back, Pre-Galvanized Zinc 5 Foot Length (2) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61HunHCMmIL.jpg)
![SKTREX 1-5/8" 12 Gauge Metal Strut Channel, Slotted Back, Pre-Galvanized Zinc 5 Foot Length (2) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+Jn8VHbbL.jpg)
![SKTREX 1-5/8" 12 Gauge Metal Strut Channel, Slotted Back, Pre-Galvanized Zinc 5 Foot Length (2) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71K+W5G4ljL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***R on 27 October 2025*

Not sure what 5 Feet length means in the description, It definitely doesn't mean the product is 5 feet long, because it isn't.

### ⭐⭐ Review
*by P***S on 6 August 2024*

I ordered the rollers and hangers in the fall. This summer I finally have the time to try and install the hangers and rollers. The rollers are said to work with 1 5/8” electrical track, it won’t. The illustration shows 33mm or 1.299 inches. Measuring the inside of the 1 5/8” track is 1.39 inches so you have a 0.10 inch clearance, side to side. I was able to get one set of rollers into the electrical track I purchased at Home Depot but it would only start in and not roll. So I purchased the track from the manufacturer of the hangers and rollers. I needed longer bolts to hang a steel bar from. The bolts that come with the rollers are too short, no problem I’ll just get some thread all rod and cut it to length. What I learned is that there’s very little clearance between the chassis for the rollers and the track. A standard nut is too thick/tall so you’ll have to grind it down. I purchased 6-5 (58”) foot sections that are only 58 inches long. So if you are trying to install this in a steel garage with the frame on 5 foot spacing you’re going to need to build a steel support for the tracks. What I’m going to do is turn the electrical track upside down and use longer bolts to attach it to the framing and then use the slotted holes in the electrical track to hang the hanger for the roller track. That way I’ll be able to bridge the gaps because the new tracks are only 58 inches long. So on my 30 foot building I’ll be 1 foot short. I’ll modify what I have to work with but a few days project has turned into several weeks of climbing up and down scaffolding and waiting for other parts to arrive and running to get different bolts. It will be handy to have an overhead chain hoist in my garage.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by H***0 on 5 May 2025*

There not consistent in the length, some of them are wider some narrow. Make for extra work for anyone buying these.

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-13*