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They (pallet rack) are made 18" deep but are found
as a lighter duty storage rack for boxes, shop supplies, etc, and would not have
the capacity or the height that pallet rack would. The lighter duty stuff is
actually easier and free-er to set-up/handle/locate. I had not considered it
because usually more steel = more strength. 18" deep uprights by
10' high x 8' long rack section would run about $20 each used, plus
you could use the existing beams that inter-tie the rack for cross supports,
making a really neat system, and 2 guys could set the whole thing up in an 8-10'
long section in about 15 minutes. Look up Penco Products out of Oaks, PA for the
new material. Hmmm.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2001 12:24
AM
Subject: Re: sb: metal frame
Hi Pski- How about 18" or less deep? That is the usual
width of two string bales. I'm not sure how you'd fit the bales in
otherwise. Seems like you'd want to bury it completely in the wall.
Interesting idea, especially if free. I wonder if the engineering would
still apply if they are used. It sounds like it may be overkill,
offhand, but I don't know. A fast system thats not overbuilt would
be nice.
Cheers- Bill
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2001 3:05
PM
Subject: SB: sb: metal frame
Has anyone used in a strawbale an existing
metal frame constructed for industrial use, aka a pallet rack upright frame?
In a previous job I had, we sold these pre-engineered frames for use in
factories for storage, a standard frame has a capacity of 18000 lbs vertical
load, with dimensions of 36-42" deep by 12-25' high, cost about $50 US used.
They come with boltable foot connections, and would only need to be top tied
to maintain a proportion of the original design load. If you havent seen
one, go to Home Depot or Sam's Club, etc. to get the gist of it. They can be
cut down in length, refabricated or bolted to connection wise, and can be
had in quantity sometimes for free if you dont care if they are pretty. I
think they would be great in a bale infill, especially if you cut around the
posts. They would also lend themselves well to attaching interior fixtures
to, as well as running electrical/plumbing. Just an idea, and may not be a
cheap as a regular metal stud, or may be better because of the
pre-engineering already done by the rack
manufacturers.
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