# 36" U-Channel Sign Post Mounting Anchor "Stub"

**SKU:** UP-32  

**Manufacturer Product Number:** UP-32

**Manufacturer:** Grimco, Inc


**Price:** $19.15 USD each

**Return window:** 45 days

**Product URL:** https://www.trafficsafetystore.com/shop/u-channel-sign-posts-painted-green-3-ft/UP-32

**Product Image:** https://media.trafficsafetystore.com/i/u-channel-sign-posts-painted-green-3ft-up-32-hip-aervoe-roll-up-sign-mutcd.png




**Category:** [Traffic Signs & Sign Stands](https://www.trafficsafetystore.com/shop/category/traffic-signs.md)  

**Subcategory:** [Sign Posts & Accessories](https://www.trafficsafetystore.com/shop/subcategory/sign-posts.md)

**Product Group:** [Anchors](https://www.trafficsafetystore.com/shop/groupedproduct/square-sign-post-anchors.md)

## Product Features
| Feature | Selection |
|---|---|
| Sign Post Type | U-Channel Post |

## Quick Facts
- 36" Long U-Channel Post
- 2 lbs./foot
- 3/8" Holes on 1" centers
- Compatible with other TrafficSafetyStore.com U-Channel Posts to make 'Break-Away' sign post system
- 'Break-Away' Mounting Hardware Sold Separately

## Product Description
# Grimco® U-Channel Post Anchor – 36″

**Durable, Secure, FHWA-Ready Mounting for U-Channel Sign Posts**

The Grimco U-Channel Post Anchor is a heavy-duty, 36-inch galvanized steel foundation engineered for stable, long-lasting installations of standard U-Channel sign posts. Designed to simplify mounting and improve impact safety, this anchor eliminates the need for concrete while ensuring a secure fit.

## Key Features

- **Perfect fit for U-Channel sign posts:** Compatible with standard U-Channel posts, ensuring a snug and vibration-resistant fit for reliable sign stability.
- **Impact-friendly break-away design:** Engineered to minimize vehicle and infrastructure damage upon impact when used with break-away hardware.
- **Pre-drilled mounting holes:** Strategically placed holes allow quick and precise bolt-through connections for sign posts.
- **Fast, simple installation:** Drive anchor into the ground—no concrete required. Insert U-Channel post and secure with 'Break-Away' U-Channel hardware (sold separately).

## Applications

- Traffic-control signage
- Parking and regulatory signs
- Private property and commercial signage
- Municipal and DOT installations requiring break-away safety

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Length | 36″ (3 ft) |
| Compatible Posts | U-Channel sign posts |
| Material | 12-gauge steel |
| Installation | Drive into soil; insert U-Channel post; bolt through pre-drilled hole(s) |

## Why Choose Grimco U-Channel Post Anchors?

Grimco’s U-Channel Anchor offers a rugged, code-compliant solution that pairs perfectly with standard U-Channel sign posts. With no need for concrete and included bolt hardware, you get a cost-effective, ready-to-install foundation built for longevity and safety.

## Installation Tips

- Drive the anchor into undisturbed soil until only the top mounting holes remain exposed.
- Insert your U-Channel sign post into the anchor sleeve.
- Secure using the provided bolt and nut through the designated mounting hole.
- For added stability, use an additional bolt lower on the post if desired.




## Related Guides for UP-32
| Article |
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| https://www.trafficsafetystore.com/blog/product-spotlight-sign-post-anchors/ |



Last Updated: 2026-08-21T10:02:03.5197496Z