Aluminum Pile Mount Top Beam Clamp
The Aluminum Pile Mount Top Beam Clamp is a safety device for aluminum pile mount boat lifts. It slides onto the bottom flange of the aluminum top beam, which sits on top of the dock piling. This bracket adds extra security by attaching to the dock piling, preventing the top beam from moving sideways or lifting during rough weather. It’s designed without needing to be welded and uses stainless steel fasteners with PVC isolators, so the aluminum doesn’t touch the wood of the dock piling.
It comes in three sizes for different boat lift sizes and can secure top beams between 5 inches and 7 inches in channel width. The pieces that mount on the aluminum top beam are adjustable, making installation easier. Plus, it’s made from sturdy 6061-T6 US aluminum for durability.
Top Beam Channel Width: | 5 in. | 6 in. | 7 in. |
Fits Pile Mount Lifts: | 6,000 lb. – 8,000 lb. | 9,000 lb. – 10,000 lb. | 12,000 lb. – 24,000 lb. |
Inside Clamp Spread: | No More than 7 3/4 in. | 8 1/4 in. | 10 1/4 in. |
Making Adjustments
The hex head bolts, flat washers, and nylock nuts factory installed. It holds the mounting bracket piece and the aluminum flange piece together. The rod and cap nuts are used on the adjustable brackets to secure to the bottom flange of the aluminum top beam. These will need tightening when installing the mounting bracket.
Specifications
Top Beam Channel Width: | 5 in. | 6 in. | 7 in. |
Fits: | 6K – 8K lifts | 9K – 10K lifts | 12K – 24K lifts |
Lift Type: | Pile mount | Pile mount | Pile mount |
Material: | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Material Type: | 6061-T6 US | 6061-T6 US | 6061-T6 US |
Mounting Holes: | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Mounting Hole Size: | 5/8 in. | 5/8 in. | 5/8 in. |
Mounting Hole Placement: | Center | Center | Center |
Clamp Spread: | 7 3/4 in. | 8 1/4 in. | 10 1/4 in. |
Protection: | PVC isolators | PVC isolators | PVC isolators |
Nylock Nut Material: | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Nylock Nuts: | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Nylock Size: | 3/8 in. | 3/8 in. | 3/8 in. |
Nylock Nut Thread Count: | 16 NC | 16 NC | 16 NC |
Hex Head Bolt Material: | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Hex Head Bolts: | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Hex Head Bolt Size: | 3/8 in. x 1 in. | 3/8 in. x 1 in. | 3/8 in. x 1 in. |
Flat Washer Material: | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Flat Washers: | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Flat Washer Size: | 3/8 in. | 3/8 in. | 3/8 in. |
Cap Nut Material: | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Cap Nuts: | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Cap Nut Size: | 1/2 in. | 1/2 in. | 1/2 in. |
Rod Material: | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Rods: | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Rod Size: | 1/2 in. x 10 in. | 1/2 in. x 10 1/2 in. | 1/2 in. x 12 1/2 in. |
Rod Thread: | 1 in. | 1 in. | 1 in. |
Rod Thread Location: | Both ends | Both ends | Both ends |
The hex head bolts, flat washers, and nylock nuts factory installed. It holds the mounting bracket piece and the aluminum flange piece together. The rod and cap nuts used on the adjustable brackets to secure to the bottom flange of the aluminum top beam. These will need tightening when installing the mounting bracket.
Product Overview
- Slides on the bottom flange of aluminum top beams
- Mounts to the side of the dock piling
- Helps prevent side-to-side movement due to weather
- Made from 6061-T6 US aluminum
- Can be mounted on inside or outside of the dock piling