Availability of Weld-On D-Ring Tie Downs for Installation on Aluminum Trailer
Published 10/28/2015
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Question:
Do you have any D rings that I can have welded to an aluminum trailer?
asked by: Chad
Expert Reply:
We do offer many weld-on D-ring tie-downs for cargo control on trailers. These are shown on the linked page. All of these items are made of steel, not aluminum. It is not easy to weld steel and aluminum (due to the two metals' different melting points) but a skilled professional welder should be able to do it.
If you prefer to avoid the complication of welding you might consider the bolt-on D-rings shown on the other linked page. For example, Brophy offers various sizes such as # SR15-C and # SR10-C. These bolt-on D-rings do NOT include installation hardware so you'll want to source that locally in the lengths appropriate for the thickness of the mounting surface on the trailer.
Tie-down anchors must be chosen according to their safe working load limit (WLL). The weight of the secured cargo must not exceed the combined WLL of the anchors being used. For example, if you are using anchors with a WLL of 100 lbs each to tie down a load weighing 400 lbs, then you need at least 4 anchors to safely secure that load. It is recommended that you always use anchors in pairs.
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Brophy Rope D-Ring Tie-Down Anchor - Bolt-On - 2-1/4" Wide - Surface Mount - 1,600 lbs
- Trailer Tie Down Anchors
- D-Rings
- Universal
- Stainless Steel
- 1600 lbs
- Bolt-On
- Folding
- Surface Mount
- Brophy
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