Press Beam size

[nicko17]

I want to make a simple press our of C channel. I'm trying to find information on the size of beam i need.

Is there any information at all you can give me , i have looked all day for information on strength of beams size/distance.

I'm Thinking of using 4" by 5.4lbs/ft channel.

Here it is. Jack will be no more than 10tons

[jpgdesigns]

The bottom channel does not have enough strength when bending against the flanges as shown... I would make the bottom similar to the top and place a base plate across the two channels and add two gussets under the base plate to support the cylinder.

[nicko17]

Originally Posted by jpgdesigns The bottom channel does not have enough strength when bending against the flanges as shown... I would make the bottom similar to the top and place a base plate across the two channels and add two gussets under the base plate to support the cylinder.

Ya thats what i was thinking too. Not a problem. Still would like to know what would be a good beam size.

[kevin swan]

search for beamboy on the net

[nicko17]

Originally Posted by kevin swan search for beamboy on the net

i did and i downloaded it , but you have to know the moment of inertia and all this other stuff about the beam which i dont know!

[kevin swan]

how wide will your press be ?

[nicko17]

Originally Posted by kevin swan how wide will your press be ?

18" around there