U Channels & GlazingSKU 10000496
U Channel 4.8 x 9.6mm, 1.6mm Slot (IRS1179EP) – Round-Bottom Edge Trim for 1mm Panels – Black EPDM – Per Metre
A narrow round-bottom U channel in black EPDM, 4.8 mm wide and 9.6 mm high with a 1.6 mm slot 8 mm deep, sold by the metre. It suits thin 1 mm panels and edges, and is used for neat edge trimming, small glazing channels and protective edging on classic cars, buses, caravans, boats and rail interiors.
At a glance
| Fits | Panels and edges around 1 mm thick (slot is 1.6 mm) |
|---|---|
| Slot | 1.6 mm wide x 8 mm deep |
| Wall thickness | 1.6 mm each side |
| Overall size | 4.8 mm wide x 9.6 mm high (supplier text gives approx. 5 x 9 mm) |
| Construction | U profile with a full-radius rounded base |
| Material | EPDM synthetic rubber |
| Colour | Black |
| Weight | 0.05 kg per metre |
| Supplied as | Per metre; several metres come as one continuous length (max 30 m) |
| Product code / SKU | IRS1179EP / 10000496 |
Why EPDM
EPDM keeps its flexibility outdoors and stands up well to sunlight, ozone and rain, so a slim channel like this keeps its grip on the edge instead of hardening and cracking.
What's in the box
- Your ordered length of IRS1179EP U channel, as one continuous piece
Fitting tips
- Check the fit. The slot is 1.6 mm wide, so it grips a 1 mm edge firmly; thicker edges will not seat fully.
- Measure the run. Measure the full length and round up to whole metres.
- Clean the edge. Remove dirt and old trim first.
- Press it on. Work the channel over the edge by hand, a section at a time.
- Finish the ends. Cut square with a sharp blade and butt the ends neatly.
Questions buyers ask
Is the price per metre?
Yes. Order the number of metres you need and they arrive as one continuous length, up to 30 m.
What panel thickness does it suit?
The supplier rates it for a 1 mm panel or edge. The slot measures 1.6 mm, which leaves room for slight variation.
Why do the overall sizes differ?
The profile drawing gives 4.8 x 9.6 mm; the supplier text rounds this to approx. 5 x 9 mm. The 1.6 mm slot is the same in both.
Is it suitable outdoors?
Yes. EPDM is a weather-resistant rubber widely used for exterior trim.
Not sure it is the right size?
Send us your edge thickness or a photo of the old trim's cut end and we will check before you order.
Delivery & help
Dispatched from the UK. Trade orders welcome. If you are not sure this channel suits your edge, contact us with your measurements before ordering.
Product details
| SKU | 10000496 |
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Fast, no-obligation price from our UK team for:U Channel 4.8 x 9.6mm, 1.6mm Slot (IRS1179EP) – Round-Bottom Edge Trim for 1mm Panels – Black EPDM – Per Metre