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angle iron for ramps
eccsmk - 26/7/08 at 11:05 AM

im looking at making some ramps for my car trailer im going to use angle iron but can anyone help me with what size angle to use please?
the ramps will be 1.5 metres long and will be for loading my indy ONLY.
thanks folks

like this but angle down both sides rather than box section

http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/trailer%2001.jpg

[Edited on 26/7/08 by eccsmk]


MkII - 26/7/08 at 11:11 AM

I would use 40mmx40mmx5mm angle for side rails of ramps .what are you using inbetween rails


eccsmk - 26/7/08 at 11:12 AM

smaller angle between the rails


like this
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/2TRAILER.jpg

[Edited on 26/7/08 by eccsmk]


MkII - 26/7/08 at 11:13 AM

25mmx25mmx3mm will be fine inbetween


eccsmk - 26/7/08 at 11:22 AM

brilliant thank you
you sound like you have done this before
again thank you


coozer - 26/7/08 at 12:40 PM

40 x 40 on mine with heavy duty mesh in between. 1.5m x 250mm If I was making them again I would make them wider to suit the different tracks on the car. Rescued attachment ramp.jpg
Rescued attachment ramp.jpg


britishtrident - 26/7/08 at 01:47 PM

Don't use "bedstead angle" altough it has a higher tensile strength it has a higher carbon content which results in brittle welds unless heat treated.