Aluminum Extrusions
with Staple Channel


  • Steel Stitch Corporation supplies the industry's widest selection of awning-specific aluminum extrusion profiles. Each component is manufactured from the finest raw materials available. Each profile is extruded from non-recycled ingots according to the standards set forth by the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM). We accept no substitutions in quality, and the result is trouble free bending, welding and stapling.
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SMP-1A 3/16" Sidewall Main-Frame
with Staple-In Channel
1" x 1" x 3/16" wall staple-in member generally used in spans ranging from 42" to 48". Most commonly used to fabricate top-bars, front bars, panel edges, and rafters that are laterally supported against fabric pre-tension at a maximum of 48" o.c.

Tri Vantage Item #250050
JB Item #535000300
Steel Stitch #: SMP-1A
Length: 25-lin.ft.
Standard Pack:
10 pcs/bundle
Ship Weight:
148-lb, approx.

SMP-1B 1/8" Sidewall Main-Frame
with Staple-In Channel
1"x 1" x 1/8" wall staple in member generally used in spans ranging from 36" to 42". Most commonly used to fabricate top-bars, front bars, panel edges, and rafters that are laterally supported against fabric pre-tension at a maximum of 42" o.c.

Tri Vantage Item #250052
JB Item #535000301
Steel Stitch #: SMP-1B
Length: 25-lin.ft.
Standard Pack:
10 pcs/bundle
Ship Weight:
122-lb, approx.


SMP-1C 1/10" Sidewall Main-Frame
with Staple-In Channel
1"x 1" x 1/10" wall staple in member generally used in spans up to 36". Most commonly used to fabricate top bars, front bars, panel edges, and rafters that are laterally supported against fabric pre-tension at a maximum of 36" o.c.

Tri Vantage Item #250054
JB Item #535000302
Steel Stitch #: SMP-1C
Length: 25-lin.ft.
Standard Pack:
10 pcs/bundle
Ship Weight:
105-lb, approx.


SMP-1CD .090" Sidewall Main-Frame
with Staple-In Channel
1" x1" x .090" wall staple-in member generally used in spans up to 34". Most commonly used to fabricate top-bars, front bars, panel edges, and rafters that are laterally supported against fabric pre-tension at a maximum of 30"o.c. Typically used for interior or smaller residential projects.

Tri Vantage Item #250055
JB Item #535000331
Steel Stitch #: SMP-1CD
Length: 25-lin.ft.
Standard Pack:
10 pcs/bundle
Ship Weight:
90-lb, approx.


SMP-1D 1/16" Sidewall Main-Frame
with Staple-In Channel
1"x 1" x 1/16" wall staple in member generally used in spans up to 32". Most commonly used to fabricate top bars, front bars, panel edges, and rafters that are laterally supported against fabric pre-tension at a maximum of 32" o.c.

Tri Vantage Item #250056
JB Item #535000303
Steel Stitch #: SMP-1D
Length: 25-lin.ft.
Standard Pack:
10 pcs/bundle
Ship Weight:
77-lb, approx.


SMP-8B 1" x 2" Extended Main Frame
with Staple-in Channel
1"x 2" x 1/8" wall staple-in member generally used in spans ranging from 48" to 96". Most commonly used to fabricate top-bars, panel edges, and rafters that are laterally supported against fabric pre-tension at a maximum of 48"o.c. (weak axis perpendicular to plane of fabric pre-tension) and 96"o.c. (strong axis perpendicular to plane of fabric pre-tension).

Tri Vantage Item #250088
JB Item #535000304
Steel Stitch #: SMP-8B
Length: 25-lin.ft.
Standard Pack:
10 pcs/bundle
Ship Weight:
220-lb, approx.


SMP-8C 1" x 2" Extended Main Frame
with Staple-in Channel
1"x 2" x 1/10" wall staple-in member generally used in spans ranging from 48" to 84". Most commonly used to fabricate top-bars, panel edges, and rafters that are laterally supported against fabric pre-tension at a maximum of 48"o.c. (weak axis perpendicular to plane of fabric pre-tension) and 84"o.c. (strong axis perpendicular to plane of fabric pre-tension).

Tri Vantage Item #250091
JB Item #535000314
Steel Stitch #: SMP-8C
Length: 25-lin.ft.
Standard Pack:
10 pcs/bundle
Ship Weight:
165-lb, approx.


SMP-9B 1" x 4" I-Beam Main Frame
with Staple-in Channel
1"x 4" x 1/8" wall staple-in member generally used in spans ranging from 96" to 144". Most commonly used to fabricate intermediate rafters that are laterally supported against fabric pre-tension at a maximum of 48"o.c.

Tri Vantage Item #250092
JB Item #535000305
Stteel Stitch #: SMP-9B
Length: 25-lin.ft.
Standard Pack:
10 pcs/bundle
Ship Weight:
298-lb, approx.


SMP-9BS 1" x 4" I-Beam Main Frame
with Side Staple-in Channel
1"x 4" x 1/8" wall staple-in member generally used in spans ranging from 96" to 144". Most commonly used to fabricate end rafters that are laterally supported against fabric pre-tension at a maximum of 48"o.c.

Tri Vantage Item #250094
JB Item #535000323
Steel Stitch #: SMP-9BS
Length: 25-lin.ft.
Standard Pack:
10 pcs/bundle
Ship Weight:
297-lb, approx.


SMP-15B 1½" x 1½" Oversized Main Frame
with Staple-in Channel
1½" x 1½" x 1/8" wall staple-in member generally used in larger spans. Most commonly used to fabricate top truss cords, top-bars, front bars, panel edges and rafters. Square shape provides near equal strength in both the x and y axis, reducing the amount of required bracing for both wind and snow loads, and lateral bracing against fabric tension. Build larger fabric structures with cleaner, less cluttered looking frames, and do so at reduced labor cost.

Tri Vantage Item # 250097
JB Item # 535000330


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Steel Stitch #: SMP-15B
Length: 25-lin.ft.
Standard Pack:
6 pcs/bundle
Ship Weight:
126-lb, approx.


SMP-22B 2" x 2" Massive Main Frame
with Staple-in Channel
2" x 2" x 1/8" wall staple-in member generally used in spans ranging from 60" to 108". Most commonly used to fabricate top truss cords, top-bars, front bars, panel edges, and rafters. Square shape provides near equal strength in both the x and y axis, reducing the amount of required bracing for both wind and snow loads, and lateral bracing against fabric tension. Build larger fabric structures with cleaner, less cluttered looking frames, and do so at reduced labor cost.

Tri Vantage Item #250099
JB Item #535000332
Steel Stitch #: SMP-22B
Length: 25-lin.ft.
Standard Pack:
5 pcs/bundle
Ship Weight:
153-lb, approx.


9125RBA 1¼" Round Anodized Tube
for Boat Tops & Biminis
Bright dip anodized for a polished look and maximum corrosion resistance. Similar strength charateristics to 1-1/4" diameter, 16 gauge stainless steel and 1-1/4" diameter, 1/8" sidewall aluminum. The staple channel opening is the same as all Steel Stitch extrusions, ensuring compatibility with Steel Stitch Fabric ZipStrip and PVC ZipStrip.

Tri Vantage Item #250046

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Steel Stitch #: 9125RBA
Length: 25-lin.ft.
Standard Pack:
Min. 1 pc./bundle
Ship Weight:
18.25-lb/pc.


SMP-2B 1/8" Sidewall Egg Crate Support
with Bottom Staple Channel
1" x 1-3/4" x 1/8" wall staple-in member generally used in spans up to 48". Most commonly used to fabricate back-bars, front bars, valance bars and end out-bars with drop in ceiling panels. SMP-2B must be laterally supported against fabric pre-tension at a maximum of 48"o.c. Stapling channel faces down to conceal lower front edge of the member when used as a front-bar or valance bar.

Tri Vantage Item #250058
JB Item #535000306
Steel Stitch #: SMP-2B
Length: 25-lin.ft.
Standard Pack:
10 pcs/bundle
Ship Weight:
124-lb, approx.


SMP-2BS 1/8" Sidewall Egg Crate Support
with Side Staple Channel
1" x 1-3/4" x 1/8" wall staple-in member generally used in spans up to 48". Most commonly used to fabricate back-bars, front bars, valance bars and end out-bars with drop in ceiling panels. SMP-2BS must be laterally supported against fabric pre-tension at a maximum of 48"o.c. Stapling channel faces out to allow a loose valance to be installed when member is used as a front-bar or valance-bar.

Tri Vantage Item #250062
JB Item #535000307
Steel Stitch #: SMP-2BS
Length: 25-lin.ft.
Standard Pack:
10 pcs/bundle
Ship Weight:
145-lb, approx.


SMP-2C 1/10" Sidewall Egg Crate Support
with Bottom Staple Channel
1" x 1-3/4" x 1/10" wall staple-in member generally used in spans up to 36". Most commonly used to fabricate back-bars, valance bars and end out-bars with drop in ceiling panels. SMP-2C must be laterally supported against fabric pre-tension at a maximum of 36"o.c. Stapling channel faces out to allow a loose valance to be installed when member is used as a front-bar or valance bar.

Tri Vantage Item #250064
JB Item #535000308
Steel Stitch #: SMP-2C
Length: 25-lin.ft.
Standard Pack:
10 pcs/bundle
Ship Weight:
115-lb, approx.


SMP-2D 1/16" Sidewall Egg Crate Support
with Bottom Staple Channel
1" x 1-3/4" x 1/16" wall staple-in member generally used in spans up to 30". Most commonly used to fabricate back-bars, valance bars and end out-bars with drop in ceiling panels. SMP-2D must be laterally supported against fabric pre-tension at a maximum of 30"o.c. Stapling channel faces out to allow a loose valance to be installed when member is used as a front-bar or valance bar.

Tri Vantage Item #250066
JB Item #535000316
Steel Stitch #: SMP-2D
Length: 25-lin.ft.
Standard Pack:
10 pcs/bundle
Ship Weight:
90-lb, approx.

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