What is this c-shaped product?

oscar1234

it needs to be thin and light and magnetic, i was thinking c channel but to heavy and big. any ideas are welcome

JacobZ

A warm welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

Can you provide some context as to what this piece would be used for?

If it needs to be magnetic, it will have to be made of steel.

C channel is probably the closest finished product you would find, but it doesn't have the two return angles on the top edge.

You could grab a piece of Australian Handyman Supplies 20 x 20 x 1.6mm x 2.16m Galvanised Square Hollow Section, cut it to length and then cut the groove in the top edge with an angle grinder. This is not heavy gauge steel, so it wouldn't be too heavy.

Allow me to tag @Noyade to see if he has any thoughts.

Let me know what you think.

Jacob

JacobZ

Hi @oscar1234,

It is also somewhat similar to Siniat 25 x 3600mm 0.75bmt Top Cross Rail.

This could potentially be an option.

Jacob

oscar1234

it is for a science experiment to demonstrate the right hand force rule

JacobZ

Hi @oscar1234,

In this science experiment, what purpose does this part need to fulfil?

It seems like the steel SHS is likely your best option, but knowing what it needs to do will certainly help us understand if it is the best product for your purpose.

Jacob

R4addZ

Hi @oscar1234

That looks a lot like a piece of Ezystrut It is a channel that is bolted to the wall and spring loaded nuts are inserted to allow items like comms frames and trays to be fixed in place. I don't think Bunnings stock this but they may be able to order it in for you. You could get this from an electrical wholesaler such as Lawrence and Hanson or Blackwoods If Bunnings can't help.

Note, this is just an off cut by the looks of it, it comes in longer lengths and would need to be cut down for your needs.

Noyade

"Allow me to tag @Noyade to see if he has any thoughts."

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Dunno mate. All the products you and @R4addZ mentioned look good to me.

Hi @oscar1234

What are the 'handle bars' for?

How do you make it magnetic? Rub a strong magnet over it?

Is it all related to this...?