Cantilever Arms

Cantilever arms are rigid structures that can be anchored to a wall or ceiling to support overhanging structures with no external bracing. They are widely used in the construction industry, and each cantilever arm is used to support the one end of a central position area. The weight of the load that is held by the arm then becomes a supporting surface which ensures weight-bearing solid capacity. When you are working on a construction project, it requires cantilever arms and makes sure to use strong and durable arms to ensure a high-quality and professional project. They are mainly made from steel and are commonly designed to support HVAC units and provide a fast and straightforward support method. It can sometimes serve as storage as well.

How to Install Cantilever Arms?

• There are many ways to install cantilever arms to work efficiently with different structures. For a racking style installation, you can connect them to metal uprights with the help of bolts that are based on size and requirements. It can be inserted where the requirements are on the slotted upright strut.
• You can apply cantilever arms to internal and external surfaces with the help of anchor fixings like loose bolt shield anchors, as they work well with concrete, brick, and stone.
• Hot-dip galvanized cantilever arms are wear-resistant. As they are composed of steel, it helps them to maintain their strength and durability for long periods while they remain low maintenance. Cantilever arms are a rust-resistant coating and have a smooth surface. 
• The medium to heavy-duty cantilever arms are considered the best at providing the perfect amount of tensile strength for larger loads. Therefore, it is better to go with the medium to heavy-duty ones as they are designed to bear weights.
• The stainless-steel cantilever arms offer great strength and durability, especially with concrete, and provide a stronghold. The sleeve bolt anchors consist of an elongated expansion sleeve which makes it appropriate to be used in brickwork. 
• To make fixing cantilever arms easier, you can use condenser wall units to ensure that the work is ready to fit and install. You can mount them to any brick or wall. 
• The cantilever arms with the correct connecting struts can be fitted on walls or ceilings and free-standing structures. This helps the electricians and the person that installs them a much better opportunity to get the best point for an application.

Applications of Cantilever Arms

Cantilever arms are one of the main components in cantilever racking and are very important in the entire process. They are used effectively within the following construction applications:

• Buildings
• Balconies
• Skyscrapers
• Bridges
• Towers

However, cantilever arms are not limited only to construction applications and are used for other applications and industries as well that including:

• Storage
• Aircraft
• Microelectromechanical systems

Benefits

• Cantilever arms provide excellent support to overhanging structures with no external bracing and are rigid. 
• It is very easy to mount cantilever arms, and anyone can work with them if they know the basics. However, it is still essential to know the proper process of getting it done.
• You will find cantilever arms in various sizes. Therefore, you have many options to choose from according to the type of industry or the application you will be using them. 
• Cantilever arms are durable over long periods of time and are low maintenance.