Fig 551 Center Load Beam Clamp
APPLICATION: Fig. 551 Center Load Beam Clamps are recommended for use in suspending hanger rods from the center of an overhead support beam.
CONSTRUCTION: A Fig. 551 Center Load Beam Clamp consists of two bent flat bars as shown in the diagram above. One end of each flat bar is hooked and the other is bent and a hole is punched in the flat bar. Both bent flat bars are attached with a support bolt and hex nut to which a hanger rod can be attached.
FINISHES AVAILABLE: Black, Hot Dip Galvanized or Electro-Plated.
ORDERING: Specify figure number, type, width of flange, name and finish, if other than black.
EXAMPLE: Fig. 551, type 4, Flange width = 8”, Center Load Beam Clamp, HDG.
Center Load Beam Clamp
Fig 551 Center Load Beam Clamp
| FLANGE WIDTH | MAX FLANGE THICKNESS | B (IN) STANDARD | B (IN) HEAVY | C (IN) STANDARD | C (IN) HEAVY | BOLT SIZE STANDARD | BOLT SIZE HEAVY | WT EA STANDARD | WT EA HEAVY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0.5 | 1 3/8 | 2 1/4 | 1/2 | 3/4 | 3/8 | 5/8 | 0.91 | 3.82 |
| 5 | 0.625 | 1 3/8 | 2 1/4 | 1/2 | 3/4 | 3/8 | 5/8 | 1 | 4.35 |
| 6 | 0.75 | 1 3/8 | 2 1/4 | 1/2 | 3/4 | 3/8 | 5/8 | 1.15 | 4.52 |
| 7 | 0.875 | 1 3/8 | 2 1/4 | 1/2 | 3/4 | 3/8 | 5/8 | 1.29 | 4.84 |
| 8 | 0.875 | 1 3/8 | 2 1/4 | 1/2 | 3/4 | 3/8 | 5/8 | 1.44 | 5.1 |
| 9 | 1 | 1 3/8 | 2 1/4 | 1/2 | 3/4 | 3/8 | 5/8 | 5.83 | |
| 10 | 1 | 1 3/8 | 2 1/4 | 1/2 | 3/4 | 3/8 | 5/8 | 6.25 | |
| 11 | 1 | 1 3/8 | 2 1/4 | 1/2 | 3/4 | 3/8 | 5/8 | 6.67 | |
| 12 | 1 | 1 3/8 | 2 1/4 | 1/2 | 3/4 | 3/8 | 5/8 | 7.09 |