Questions and Answers for Everbilt 1-1/4 in. x 48 in. Zinc-Plated Punched Angle

A:  For the Everbilt 1-1/4 in. x 48 in. Zinc-Plated Punched Angle, 1” is the distance between holes center-to-center.

A:  Round

A:  For the Everbilt 1-1/4 in. x 48 in. Zinc-Plated Punched Angle, the term “slotted” is used to describe the punched round holes in the angled steel.

A:  The diameter of the punches holes in the 1-1/4 in. x 48 in. Zinc-Plated Punched Angle is 0.39 inches.

A:  The punched holes measure .386" They will accomodate 3/8" fasteners,.

A:  I currently don't have any but if I remember correctly it's 3/8'.

A:  Generally, it is adiquate to wash galvanized surfaces with detergent / water solution (dish soap) prior to painting. There are primers available specifically for galvanized (zink plated) metal.

A:  Yes you could paint right over it, no problem.

A:  The punched angle can be painted after proper paint prep.

A:  Depends on the gauge that you purchase.

A:  This is not a recommended application as punched angle is not for support of human weight.

A:  Probably not. It bends pretty easy and #100 would actually be more, due to inertia.

A:  In tension, (with the load applied from end to end, along the axis) this would easily handle 100 lbs. With the load applied perpendicular to the axis (exerting a bending force) this material could safely support 100 lbs. over only a very short span, probably less than 5 inches. This material is only about 1/32" thick. I can't visualize exactly how you intend to support the load of your swing but it would appear that you'd need a thicker steel angle. Approximately 1/8" thick would seem more appropriate.

A:  The manufacturer is unable to provide this information.

A:  This is mild steel. Tensile strength would be somewhere around 50,000 psi. Given the cross sectional area of this product and allowing for the perforations, You could expect about 3000 lbs. yield strength under laboratory conditions. For a reasonable working load, considering that it would be applied via suitable bolts through individual perforations. I'd estimate about 1000 lbs. max. This is thin, "light-duty" material. Use caution.