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Re: [TowerTalk] 2 1/4" Galvanized U-bolts?

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] 2 1/4" Galvanized U-bolts?
From: Jim Lux <jimlux@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 13 May 2011 17:44:11 -0700
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On 5/13/11 4:00 PM, Tony wrote:
> Checked McMaster Carr and Fastenel - they have 2" or 2 1/2" galvanized
> u-bolts - not seeing 2 3/8" or 2 1/4" pipe sizes.
>

What actual dimensions do you need?

There isn't a standard 2 3/8" pipe... is that the actual OD of the tubing?

The McMaster catalog has ones to fit all the standard pipe sizes 
(Assuming you're using 2" pipe, which is actually 2 3/8" OD.. so you 
need something which is on the order of 2 1/2" between the insides of 
the bolts.)

Looks like McMaster has 3 galvanized versions in various rod sizes/threads.


If you're looking for something with a precision fit (like you need a 
saddle clamp for tubing), then a u bolt probably isn't what you want.

For Outside Diameter (A)        Length (B)      Thread Length (C)       Work 
Load Limit  
Each
5/16"-18 Thread Size
2-1/2"  3-3/16" 1"      610 lbs.        2936T46 $1.33
3/8"-16 Thread Size
2-7/16" 4-7/16" 2-1/2"  1,090 lbs.      8862T29 $2.90
2-1/2"  3-1/8"  1-1/4"  1,090 lbs.      2936T54 1.73

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