A base plate is a solid piece of material that has enough strength and sturdiness to serve as the surface to fix channel supports.
Why use a base plate?
Using a flat supporting plate at the base of a column helps distribute the columns weight over a larger area and provides better stability.
Where to use a base plate?
Use a base plate to fix vertical lengths of channel sections to the floor as part of a channel support system in cabling, piping or ducting.
Benefits of base plates?
• Easy to install
• No welding required
• High strength
• Hard wearing