Beam Clamp Selection and Orientation
Beam clamps attach rods to steel beams. Wrong type or orientation slips or damages flange.
Stop if
- For this beam type and flange size, which clamp model? Top or bottom flange?
Watch out
- Don't use clamp that doesn't match flange width. Don't install on web. Don't overtighten and deform flange.
Check
- Beam type?
- Flange thickness?
- Clamp matches?
- Oriented to load direction?
Steps
- Beam type?
- Flange thickness?
- Clamp matches?
- Oriented to load direction?
Say this to your foreman
For this beam type and flange size, which clamp model? Top or bottom flange?
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