10 in. Aluminum Cradle Beam
The 8 in. Aluminum Cradle Beam is an extruded aluminum I-beam with sheave housing mounted on the ends of the flange. Sheave housings accommodate 4 in. aluminum sheaves with a bronze bushing. Using an axle bolt with washers and a nut holds sheave in place.
Made from marine-grade, extruded 6o61-T6 US aluminum. No weld construction. The sheave housings include the cradle beam mounting fasteners. Measures either 14 ft. L or 16 ft. L x 10 in. web x 6 in. flange. .250 in. web thickness. .410 in. flange thickness. 6.307 lbs. per linear ft.
Ships loose freight only.
4 in. sheave and axle bolt is not included.
6061-T6 Marine-Grade US Aluminum
6061-T6 is an all-around popular grade of aluminum. Commonly used in marine applications. Very good corrosion resistance. Precipitation hardened. These grades, for the most part, have additional chromium and manganese to help protect them from corrosive marine conditions. The aluminum channel falls into this category.
Specifications
| Material: | Aluminum |
| Type: | 6061-T6 US |
| Style: | Marine-grade extruded |
| Beam Type: | Structural |
| Web Size (A): | 10 in. |
| Flange Size (B): | 6 in. |
| Web Thickness (C): | .250 in. |
| Flange Thickness: | .410 in. |
| Beam Wt./Lin Ft.: | 8.646 lbs. (per ft.) |
| Shipment Type: | Loose freight / Local pickup |
| Sheave Housing Dimensions: | 10 in. web x 6 in. flange |
| Accepts: | 4 in. aluminum sheave |
| Material: | Aluminum |
| Sheave Bolt Bore: | 3/4 in. |
| Fasteners Material: | 316 stainless steel |
| Bolt Type: | Hex head |
| Bolt Amount: | 4 |
| Bolt Size: | 1/2 in. x 2 1/2 in. |
| Washer Type: | Lock |
| Washer Amount: | 4 |
| Washer Size: | 1/2 in. |
| Nut Amount: | 4 |
| Nut Size: | 1/2 in. |
All boat cradles, cradle beams, and boat lift ship freight. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to unload the freight from the delivery truck. The purchaser must be present during delivery. For more questions, visit our shipping terms and conditions.
Drilling into the aluminum structural beam compromises the integrity of the aluminum structural beam.
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Product Overview
- Made from marine-grade, extruded 6061-T6 US aluminum
- Measures 14 ft. L or 16 ft. L x 10 in. web x 6 in. flange
- Includes aluminum structural beam with sheave housing installed on the flange
- Ships loose freight only
