Key Takeaways
What it is
A Eurostrut beam clamp is a heavy steel fitting used to grip a beam flange and create a safe attachment point for strut channel and hangers.
How it works
A U-shaped bar and two threaded bolts draw a contoured plate tight to the beam, giving a secure, drill-free connection for building services like cable trays, pipes, and light-duty equipment.
Why it looks this way
The uniform gray finish and textured surface indicate a galvanized coating, a common zinc treatment that helps steel resist corrosion in plant rooms and outdoor runs.
Story & Details
The subject
The hardware carries the Eurostrut brand mark. Eurostrut manufactures strut-channel systems and matching fittings, including several styles of beam clamps suited to horizontal or vertical mounting. The part in focus matches that family: a compact plate, a bent U-bar, and paired bolts with washers and nuts that tighten against a structural flange.
What it does on a job
Installers use beam clamps when they need a non-penetrating anchor on steelwork. The U-bar hooks beneath the flange while the bolts pull the plate snug. That action makes a stable pick-up point for 41-mm strut channel and typical accessories such as pipe hangers and cable tray brackets. Because there is no drilling or welding, the steel member stays intact and installation is fast.
Materials and finish
The clamp appears galvanized. Galvanizing adds a bonded zinc layer that protects steel from rust; it is widely specified for exposed or damp environments. The look—matte gray with slight mottling—is consistent with common zinc processes used in building hardware.
What this article does not claim
Exact model numbers and load ratings vary by variant and finish. Those details depend on the specific Eurostrut product selected and should be taken from the manufacturer’s datasheet or project specification.
Conclusions
The short answer
This hardware is a Eurostrut beam clamp designed for strut-channel support work. Its geometry, hardware set, and protective finish point to a drill-free clamp that grips a beam flange and carries small to moderate service loads.
The practical next step
To select a precise model, confirm the beam flange size, required orientation (horizontal or vertical), finish (electro-zinc or hot-dip galvanizing), and the working load from current manufacturer documentation or the project’s engineering spec.
Selected References
[1] Eurostrut — Beam clamps overview: https://eurostrut.com/en/mounting-systems/clamps/beam-clamps/
[2] Eurostrut — Universal Beam Clamp product example (specs and compatibility): https://eurostrut.com/en/universal-beam-clamp-m16-eg/ESP16
[3] American Galvanizers Association — Hot-dip galvanized coating layers and performance: https://galvanizeit.org/hot-dip-galvanizing/what-is-galvanizing/the-hdg-coating
[4] University of Maryland, Facilities — “Hangers and Supports for HVAC Systems” (institutional spec referencing strut, hangers, and supports): https://www.umaryland.edu/media/umb/af/dc/documents/division-23/230529P—Hangers-and-Supports-for-HVAC-Systems4.pdf
[5] UK Government — Hot-dip galvanizing processes, statutory guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hot-dip-galvanizing-processes-process-guidance-note-202
[6] AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) — Steel design educational videos hub (institutional context): https://www.aisc.org/education/university-programs/steel-design-educational-videos/
[7] YouTube (AISC Education, institutional): “High Strength Bolting — Why isn’t it Simple, the Way it Used to Be?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxitGn8zLJ0
Appendix
Beam clamp
A clamp that grips a structural beam flange to provide a temporary or permanent attachment point without drilling or welding.
Galvanizing
A zinc coating applied to steel—often by hot-dip or electro-galvanizing—to improve corrosion resistance in damp or outdoor settings.
Strut channel
A standardized metal framing system (often known by legacy brand names) used with nuts and fittings to build supports for pipes, cable trays, and equipment.
U-bolt (U-shaped bar)
A bent steel rod with threaded ends that, when paired with a plate and nuts, tightens around or under a component to create a secure clamp.
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