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I need to mount a 600# air compressor about 7' above floor level in an industrial building. We were bouncing ideas around at work and I came up with using a u shaped bracket to mount to the wall and then placing a steel 2x6" box tubing into the bracket. Since it was my idea I have been given the job of finding these brackets. I'm having trouble describing what i'm looking for but I guess the closest thing to what I want is similar to a Simpson joist hanger
https://www.fastenersplus.com/Simpson-U2...RrEALw_wcB
The brackets will be mounted and most likely though bolted into solid concrete walls that are about 10' apart.
I tried looking on some pallet rack sites but without knowing what these brackets would be called I'm not having any luck finding them.
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How about Fastcap Speed Brace 21X28. I know they are strong but not sure they are big enough, they would work for my compressor.
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Why not just use 2" angle iron? Use three- one on each side and one on the bottom. Or cut one side of the angle iron at 2" for the width and 6" for the sides and bend it into a U? Heat to anneal the bends.
You could also cut the pieces and have them welded. Ask a welding shop- they can make them while you watch I bet.
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In our shop we do all our welding in house. If you don't have that capability, any welding shop will be able to fabricate this for you. I think steel is a good choice for this application. The welding shop will know. And they should know if angle or tubing is required for the 600 pound weight. Also consider if you want them to add fudge lift moving capability. They will have to integrate that in the design.
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08-29-2018, 10:38 AM
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(08-29-2018, 10:23 AM)daddo Wrote: Ask a welding shop- they can make them while you watch I bet.
That was my solution too BUT the boss told me to find them online. I could have had them built and installed already but instead I have to waste an hour online and then involve everyone on this forum! What do I know....
Thanks for the recommendations
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Sounds like you opened your mouth for something that doesn't exist. And your boss doesn't want the liability of something you created (smart man).
I don't think you're going to find anything that's beefy enough to bolt through a concrete wall and support the weight at some distance and stand up to the vibration of an air compressor.
Looks like it's back to the fab shop. Have them do all the work (and take all the responsibility).
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(08-29-2018, 10:38 AM)carwashguy Wrote: That was my solution too BUT the boss told me to find them online. I could have had them built and installed already but instead I have to waste an hour online and then involve everyone on this forum! What do I know....
Thanks for the recommendations
I would have had the weld shop make them and box'em, then tell the boss guy I got them online. Job done- everyone happy. I used to cover my bosses decisions wayyyy back then when I had one. I would get in trouble sometimes, but they always remembered- I got it done.
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Cold you use a free standing shelving "H" frame shelf and fasten it and the compressor to the wall?
Like this?
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(08-30-2018, 05:56 AM)Snipe Hunter Wrote: Cold you use a free standing shelving "H" frame shelf and fasten it and the compressor to the wall?
Like this?
I think that is a good way to go.
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