Trussing pins?

[robloxley]

the problem I've got is that people have over tightened the bolts and bent some of the trussing and the spigots.. which means putting it together can be a real pain.. need to round a few spigots and ends out really..  I've heard from a lot of people that this is a problem they get all the time.. hence why trussing pins are better..

Have seen this lots & it's a real PITA!

[Nick Evans]

.. need to round a few spigots and ends out really..

Need to get the truss inspected if it is that badly damaged. If it is deformed in any way it is much more likely to split. The highest stresses in the tubes are at the bolt holes, so if there is local deformation it is more likely that eventually the bolts will pull through the truss.

 

BTW I am not saying it is going to fall down tomorrow, but, long term, you need to think about inspection and repair / replacement where neccesary

[lonfire]

hi,

are there specialist companies that do this sort of inspecting? and you say repair, are there companies that can re-weld bits on trussing? always though it was a bin and replace job..

also how much do you think having the trussing inspected would cost?

 

thanks

chris

[Nick Evans]

Talk to the manufacturers, they should have most experience in repairing their own stuff.

[MartinGreen]

hi,

are there specialist companies that do this sort of inspecting?  and you say repair, are there companies that can re-weld bits on trussing? always though it was a bin and replace job..

also how much do you think having the trussing inspected would cost?

 

You need to be careful here. Many people will tell you they can inspect truss but the certification they offer you afterwards is nigh on useless. As Nick says, you should talk to the manufacturer, unless you can find someone that has very good independent experience. There are several people in the industry who I have used for truss inspections previously. I have experienced both sides of the coin.

 

All I can say is that you usually get what you pay for. Also, check with the manufacturer to ensure that any inspection certificate is in keeping with their own warranties. After all, whats the point of having truss inspected if it doesn't tie in with any manufacturers warranty.

 

I say this because I got caught with this one a few years ago. I paid a contractor several hundred pounds, they inspected the truss and the manufacturer told me the certificate had no standing against any warranty. I got my money back in the end, but it caused a lot of grief.

[andy_s]

stick with the original boilts and  go out and buy a 3 quid socket for your cordless drill , this then makes it almost 10sec or less per bolt,

 

ian

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and of course make sure you use the right torque setting to avoid over-tightening!