DSC01610 of the previously reported (1/7/2023 this blog) Mounting Bracket Version 2.
Edited 3/9/2023
1/2"-20 x 3.5" fully threaded bolts from distributor Miller Industrial (Hillman 25 pieces for $28.99) and 1/2"-13 nuts, (Hillman 50 pack for $10.49).
DSC01609 showing the OEM bracket on the left (with rubber cushions removed) and the Version 2 bracket on the right. When working with the right hand bracket, it was found that the closure bolts needed to be inserted from the bottom, as there was not clearance to insert them from the top.
DSC01740 Showing the slip roll former that was used to create the 9" diameter curvature in the rings.
Edited 4/26/2023
DSC01611 showing (at the bottom) the previous Version 2 design that has a 7.75" mounting surface. The Version 3 bracket is at the top (the mounting surface has not yet been welded to place). Note how the top bracket will allow for simple insertion of the closure bolts without interference with the anticipated mounting plate or surfaces.
DSC01612 this Version 3 design will allow for a mounting surface that is now 8.75" across.
Edited 3/8/2023
Edited 3/16/2023
DSC01636 showing the Neoprene Rubber edge trim (cushion) added to the cradle. (McMaster-Carr catalog 8507K16, at $1.80/ foot, 30" required for each cradle.) Note the single mounting hole at the horizontal base of the cradle.
Two additional mounting holes were added on the sides of the base.
DSC01699 showing the additional set of mounting holes that were added to the vertical portion of the cradle. The OEM clamp only had two mounting holes on the bottom of the base.
To prevent rusting, several of the clamp sets were sent off for Zinc plating (picture DSC01699 (above) and DSC01696 (below)). A standard 0.0001" Zinc layer with clear chromate coating was applied. (ThreeJ's Industries, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, 847-640-6080). The clear chromate treatment provides a protective layer over the soft Zinc layer and it leaves behind a slightly iridescent blue color.
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