All
capacities shown are for a pair of beams with a uniformly distributed
load.
Channel Section Cut
Unbraced
and braced capacities are provided. Laterally bracing the shelf beams with
a beam tie, pallet support, or drip in accessory enhances the capacity by
preventing beam spread.
Capacities
are based on the latest RMI specifications.
Standard
clip Configuration. Channel toe is pointed into the rack. Add-S to
the part number
Beam
clips provide 2" adjustability.
Deflection
is limited to L/180.
RMI
Impact factors are included in capacities.
Channel
Section Cut
Each
shelf beam requires 4 -1/2" diameter Grade 5 bolts tightened to 85
ft-lbs. (2 bolts per beam clip)
Unless
told otherwise, all shelf beams will be manufactured with a 3/16"
weld down.
Alternative Clip Configuration.
Channel toe is pointed into aisle. Add-A to part number
Contact
Hancock Rack Sales for any beam lengths not shown or any special loading
considerations such as pallet flow or pushback. Some loading conditions
can greatly reduce the load carrying capacity of the beams.
Shelf
Beam Capacities (Per Pair)
C3X3.5
C3X4.1
C4X4.5
C4X4.5
C5X6.7
C6X8.2
Length
Unbraced
Braced
Unbraced
Braced
Unbraced
Braced
Unbraced
Braced
Unbraced
Braced
Unbraced
Braced
48
10500
11400
13300
13300
54
9300
10200
11600
11900
60
8200
9300
10300
10800
14100
16700
66
7300
8500
9100
9900
13100
15400
15700
17800
72
6800
7900
8200
8800
12200
14200
14000
16400
20900
24700
78
6100
6900
7200
7600
10600
13200
12500
15300
18700
22900
84
5300
6000
6500
6600
8900
12100
11300
14300
16800
21400
90
4600
5300
5800
5800
8000
11100
10000
13500
14700
20100
96
4100
4700
5200
5200
7200
10300
8800
12500
12900
18700
102
3600
4200
4600
4600
6400
9600
7900
11300
11500
17500
15800
24800
108
3200
3700
4100
4100
5700
8900
7000
10200
10200
16300
14100
23100
114
2900
3400
3700
3700
5200
8200
6300
9200
9200
15200
12600
21500
120
3100
3400
7500
8400
14300
20200
126
2800
3100
6900
7700
13400
18900
132
2600
2800
6300
7100
12700
17800
138
2400
2600
5900
6500
11800
16500
144
2200
2400
5400
6000
11000
15800
150
2000
2200
5000
5600
10200
15200
156
2100
4700
5200
9500
14100
162
4400
4900
8800
13300
168
4600
8300
12700
-All
Beams 120" or longer require at least one lateral brace.
-Wire
decking of any type does NOT brace the shelf beams.
-Some
pushback systems do NOT brace the beams, call HR sales department
for any questions.