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Thread: How much weight can squat stands made of 50x50x2mm metal can withstand? (srs)

post 1639620343 05-28-2021, 07:52 AM
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How much weight can squat stands made of 50x50x2mm metal can withstand? (srs)

I am looking to order custom-made squat stands and trying to decide what kind of metal do I need.



I consider two options:

60x60x2 mm outer (black) and 50x50x2 mm inner (silver)

or

50x50x2 mm outer and 40x40x2 mm inner.

Any help is appreciated.
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post 1639620753 05-28-2021, 07:59 AM
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More than they say srs. I've seen hrtt squat stands handle 500lbs
post 1639620853 05-28-2021, 08:01 AM
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Either will be OK unless you plan on squatting far more than 500 pounds... probably.
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there must be a formula or something
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post 1639624143 05-28-2021, 08:56 AM
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You can google for a deflection calculator for square tubing, but imo the reality is you don't need to worry about it either way. It will hold far more than you can squat, wouldn't be surprised if either rack can hold more than 1000 lbs with no problem.

Source for confidence: Holding 50x50x2mm stainless square tubing in my hands right now. Wouldn't be too worried if I were to weld up a squat rack from it.
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Are you planning to anchor it to the floor? If not, your biggest worry should be flipping it over if you dump weight on the safeties. That rack alone should handle 500 before you really need to worry.
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Originally Posted By miscoach⏩
I am looking to order custom-made squat stands and trying to decide what kind of metal do I need.



I consider two options:

60x60x2 mm outer (black) and 50x50x2 mm inner (silver)

or

50x50x2 mm outer and 40x40x2 mm inner.

Any help is appreciated.
My main concern is the weight rolling forward/backward on the safeties when needed and causing those welds to break. The compressive strength of the tubing will handle the weight. The secondary concern is the diameter of the pins used. Shear strength needs to be considered.

https://www.physicsforums.com/thread...tubing.769328/
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