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Column-mounting of Telecom Cabinets

Posted by Lesleealmost 6 years ago
Column-mounting of Telecom Cabinets

Good morning,
I need to prepare a solution for column-mounting telecommunications cabinets in high-bay industrial-style spaces. During visits to several sites, we've identified a variety of methods that have been used, most of which consist of assemblies of strut and threaded rod. The customer spec doesn't have a ton of detail, it just says that the cabinets:

"...shall be attached to Work Room Floor Column via double-nutted 5/8” All-Thread/Uni-Strut or a metal platform welded to the column. The bottom of each cabinet shall be 9’ AFF. Uni-Strut/All-Thread/Platform shall be designed to support a minimum of 1000 lbs., be firmly connected to the column and or the overhead building support structure and shall meet all codes and seismic requirements."

The cabinets are 24"w x 32" deep x 87" tall and weigh 385 lbs, and have front and rear hinged doors. My cabinet suppliers don't want to recommend mounting hardware solutions, and so I'm hoping you'll be able to help.

Thank you!

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2 Replies
Posted by Bryan Johnsonalmost 6 years ago
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Leslee,

A good reference point would by the Hilti Typical Details section of Hilti Online (https://www.hilti.com/content/hilti/W1/US/en/engineering/technical-information/specifications-and-cad-details.html#id-modular-support-systems-childsection_687371877) where you can see common modular support systems that can be used as a starting point for the design of the system. Keep in mind, these will be examples, and may need to be modified for your specific application. If you require more in depth analysis and design work, you will need to contact your local Hilti Field Engineer or Account Manager (Customer Service can assist with the contact information if desired), and they will set you up with a request with the Hilti Project Management Office (PMO) who can assist with the design. 

Let us know if you have any additional questions.

Regards,

Bryan


Posted by Lesleealmost 6 years ago

Thanks Bryan, there are some interesting ideas on there. I'll contact my local Hilti folks and see if they can help me get the rest of the way. I appreciate your help.