Environmental Product Declaration
AmeriStrut Framing Channel
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for AmeriStrut Framing Channel, manufactured by Schaeffer Industries. Declaration SmartEPD-2026-117-0756-01, prepared according to Smart EPD® Part B PCR for Designated Steel Construction Products, 1000-008, v3.0, valid until February 11, 2031.
- Declared unit
- 1 metric ton of product
- Valid until
- February 11, 2031
- PCR
- Part B PCR for Steel Construction Products
Declaration details
- Manufacturer
- Schaeffer Industries
- Program operator
- Smart EPD
- Declaration number
- SmartEPD-2026-117-0756-01
- Date of issue
- February 11, 2026
- Valid until
- February 11, 2031
- Product category rules (PCR)
- Smart EPD® Part B PCR for Designated Steel Construction Products, 1000-008, v3.0 (version 3)
- Standard
- ISO 14025:2006 and ISO 21930:2017
- Declared unit
- 1 metric ton of product
- System boundary
- Cradle to gate (A1 - A3)
- Product specificity
- Product Specific
- Manufacturing specificity
- Facility Specific
- Manufacturing plant
- Schaeffer Industries (141 South Western Coil Road, Lindon, UT, USA)
- Product category
- Steel › ColdFormedSteel › ColdFormedFraming
- Verifier
- Sevda Alanya Rosenbaum, John Beath Environmental
- LCA software
- CarbonGraph 2025.11.11.p02
- Program instructions
- Smart EPD General Program Instructions v.2.0, March 2025
Life cycle assessment results
Results per 1 metric ton of product.
Environmental Impact Assessment Results
| Indicator | Unit | A1 | A2 | A3 | A1-A3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWP-total | kg CO2 eq | 9.83e+2 | 4.69e+1 | 9.18e+0 | 1.04e+3 |
| GWP-fossil | kg CO2 eq | 9.83e+2 | 4.69e+1 | 9.14e+0 | 1.04e+3 |
| GWP-biogenic | kg CO2 eq | 2.96e-1 | 7.05e-3 | 2.77e-2 | 3.31e-1 |
| GWP-luluc | kg CO2 eq | 2.16e-1 | 2.50e-3 | 6.98e-3 | 2.26e-1 |
| ODP | kg CFC 11 eq | 5.81e-6 | 1.24e-7 | 1.89e-7 | 6.12e-6 |
| AP | kg SO2 eq | 1.59e+2 | 1.51e-1 | 2.05e-2 | 1.59e+2 |
| EP-freshwater | kg P eq | 1.32e+0 | 2.11e-4 | 2.86e-4 | 1.32e+0 |
| EP-marine | kg N eq | 1.71e-1 | 5.73e-2 | 7.04e-3 | 2.35e-1 |
| SFP | kg O3 eq | 2.95e+1 | 5.39e+0 | 5.16e-1 | 3.54e+1 |
| ADP-fossil | MJ | 3.14e+2 | 2.44e+1 | 1.63e+2 | 5.01e+2 |
Resource Use Indicators
| Indicator | Unit | A1 | A2 | A3 | A1-A3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERE | MJ | 1.87e+2 | 0 | 0 | 1.87e+2 |
| PERM | MJ | 0 | ND | ND | 0 |
| PERT | MJ | 1.87e+2 | 0 | 0 | 1.87e+2 |
| PENRE | MJ | 5.46e+3 | 0 | 0 | 5.46e+3 |
| PENRM | MJ | 1.82e+2 | ND | ND | 1.82e+2 |
| PENRT | MJ | 5.64e+3 | 0 | 0 | 5.64e+3 |
| SM | kg | 3.47e+2 | ND | 0 | 3.47e+2 |
| RSF | MJ | ND | ND | 0 | 0 |
| NRSF | MJ | ND | ND | 0 | 0 |
| FW | m3 | 3.82e+2 | 0 | 0 | 3.82e+2 |
| RE | MJ | ND | ND | 0 | 0 |
Waste and Output Flow Indicators
| Indicator | Unit | A1 | A2 | A3 | A1-A3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWD | kg | 4.44e+0 | ND | 0 | 4.44e+0 |
| NHWD | kg | 1.62e+1 | ND | 0 | 1.62e+1 |
| HLRW | kg | 3.43e-4 | 0 | 0 | 3.43e-4 |
| ILLRW | kg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CRU | kg | ND | ND | ND | ND |
| MFR | kg | 3.46e+2 | ND | 0 | 3.46e+2 |
| MER | kg | ND | ND | 0 | 0 |
ND = not declared. Life cycle modules: A1-A3 product stage, A4-A5 construction process, B use stage, C end of life, D benefits and loads beyond the system boundary.
Material composition
| Material/Component Category | Origin | % Mass |
|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 1.7 | |
| Copper | 1.0 | |
| Carbon | 0.4 | |
| Silicon | 0.8 | |
| Nickel | 0.3 | |
| Chromium | 0.3 | |
| Molybdenum | 0.3 | |
| Phosphorus | 0.1 | |
| Other alloys | 0.1 | |
| Iron | Balance |
| Packaging material | Origin | Mass (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Banding/Strapping | 0.88 | |
| Lumber | 2.42 |
Hazardous substances
No regulated hazardous or dangerous substances are included in this product.
Product description
AmeriStrut® is a U.S.-manufactured metal framing and strut channel system produced by Schaeffer Industries. The product line consists of precision roll-formed steel channels designed for use in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and industrial support applications. Standardized channel profiles provide dimensional consistency and compatibility with commonly used fittings and accessories, supporting modular and adjustable installations.
AmeriStrut systems are widely used in commercial and industrial construction, including data centers, where they support cable tray, piping, HVAC systems, equipment supports, and structural frameworks associated with hot aisle and cold aisle containment systems. Products are manufactured in the United States using steel sourced primarily from domestic mills and are available in multiple sizes, thicknesses, and finishes to meet performance and environmental requirements.
Upstream coil may contain up to 50% recycled content.
Interpretation
The impact assessment results indicate that Module A1, raw materials, primarily steel coil, is the largest contributor to all key environmental impact categories for strut channel.
LCIA results are relative expressions and do not predict impacts on category endpoints, the exceeding of thresholds, safety margins or risks. EPDs are comparable only when they follow the same PCR, functional unit and system boundary. The full EPD (PDF) contains the methodology, scenario assumptions and verification statement.