Weight Ratings for Carts

Pipe length, pipe material, and the design of the structure are the three things that will affect the weight rating of the cart.

To determine the weight rating:

Take the longest pipe span on your structure Refer to the chart above Multiply the weight capacity of each pipe by the number of pipes in the structure Bear in mind that this simple loading capacity formula is intended solely to provide you with general guidelines. If you are unsure of your structure’s weight resistance, please contact your project manager for help. There is nothing like testing a structure and reinforcing it with braces if necessary.

Even though you adhere to the guidelines, the pipes may curve slightly if weight is put on them. This will not be permanent and they will become straight again once the weight is removed. However, the deflection may cause production workers and management to raise concerns about the structure’s safety—even if the deflection does not pose any risks per se.

To determine caster weight rating add up the weight rating of each caster to get a total weight rating.