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STEEL BASE PLATES
Clamping plates made of steel are ideally suited for high loadings due to the higher Young’s modulus of steel compared to cast iron. Besides solid plates, steel clamping plates are offered as ribbed weldments. The rib structure allows to sustain high bending and torsion forces. An optional bottom plate closes the clamping plate and additionally increases its stiffness.
Maximum dimensions for a single plate are 24' x 9' (7.3m x 2.7m). Plate thickness is restricted by material availability and overall weight. Typical width are 4" to 6". Plate thickness is typically dictated by the T-slot size and overall length of the plate. Larger plate areas will be constructed using multiple single plates
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