| Metal Channel Size | Before Forming | After Forming (WxH) | Anchor Wire Diameter | Galvanized | Stainless |
| #3 | 3/8 x .025 | 5/32 (.156) x 5/32 (.156) | .041″ ø | X | X |
| #4 | 1/2 x .030 | 3/16 (.187) x 3/16 (.187) | .045″ ø | X | X |
| #5 | 5/8 x .040 | 7/32 (.218) x 1/4 (.250) | .045″ ø | X | X |
| #6 | 3/4 x .030 | 15/64 (.234) x 11/32 (.343) | .062″ ø | X | |
| #7 | 7/8 x .040 | 5/16 (.312) x 5/16 (.312) | .090″ ø | X | X |
| #8 | 1 x .040 | 21/64 (.328) x 3/8 (.375) | .090″ ø | X | X |
| #10 | 1-1/4 x .050 | 7/16 (.437) x 7/16 (.437) | .105″ ø | X | X |
| #12 | 1-1/2 x .050 | 17/32 (.530) x 17/32 (.530) | .105″ ø | X | X |
| Nylon 6 | Nylon 6.6 | Nylon 6.12 | Polypropylene | Horse Hair | Tampico | |
| Heat Distortion (F) | 250 | 300 | 250 | 225 | 370 | 283 |
| Melting Point (F) | 410 | 500 | 405 | 330 | ||
| Bend Recovery (%) | 90 | 90 | 90 | 70-80 | Excellent | Poor |
| Shelf Life | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Poor | |
| Abrasion Resistance | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Good | Poor |
| Specific Gravity (G/CC) | 1.13-4 | 1.13-4 | 1.04-5 | .90-1 | ||
| Tensile Strength (PSI) | 50-60m | 60-70m | 50-60m | 50-80m |
| Nylon 6 | Nylon 6.6 | Nylon 6.12 | Polypropylene | Horse Hair | Tampico | |
| Dilute Alkalis | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Poor | Good |
| Dilute Acids | Good | Good | Good | Excellent | Poor | Good |
| Strong Acids | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Fair | Fair |
| Alcohols | Good | Good | Good | Excellent | Poor | Good |
| Petroleum Distilates | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Poor | Good |
| Hot Water | Fair | Good | Good | Fair | Poor | Good |