Aluminum Extrusion for trailer ramp (USA)

[ttaylor at cc.usu.edu]

I am looking for a supplier of aluminum extrusion or channel in the US
that would be suitable for making a ramp for a 15M ship. Any
suggestions?

Thanks,

Tim

[Papa3]

Tim

McMaster Carr sells various aluminum alloys in square and rounded channel.
www.mcmaster.com

P3


"ttaylor at cc.usu.edu" > wrote in message
ups.com...
>I am looking for a supplier of aluminum extrusion or channel in the US
> that would be suitable for making a ramp for a 15M ship. Any
> suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tim
>

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I once had a sheet metal shop bend some heavy gauge steel to make a
tail wheel ramp for my DG400. I cut it to length and welded on some
fittings for use with my existing ramp. The extrusions used in Cobra
trailers are custom manufactured and you won't find them as stock items
(they are too specialized).

Tom

[Bill Daniels]

"ttaylor at cc.usu.edu" > wrote in message
ups.com...
> I am looking for a supplier of aluminum extrusion or channel in the US
> that would be suitable for making a ramp for a 15M ship. Any
> suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tim
>

3" Square "C" channel works pretty well. I used 2.5" for my Nimbus trailer
and, while it works, it's proving a bit too weak and flexes a lot.

[ttaylor at cc.usu.edu]

Bill,

Thanks, I was thinking of trying some H-beam (I-beam on its side).
This would give twice the suppport of structural channel in the same
width. Would also slide over my current channel in the tralier floor.

I used 2" steel on my Nimbus 2 trailer, but the weight was heavy.

Tim

[Papa3]

Tim,

I once had a sample of rounded-channel H-Beam that sounds just like
what you're looking for. I'll see if I can find the old invoice to
find out where it came from.

P3