Sourcing Dexion SpeedFrame beam section

[GreensandsParticipant @greensands]

Hi – I wish to be to extend a Dexion SpeedFrame building stand that I made up a number of years ago but am having difficulty in sourcing lengths of the black 1” square section integral to the system.   The various knock-up angular corners pieces are currently being listed on ebay but no sign of a supplier of the beam section.  Can anyone suggest a likely supplier of the steel 1” square section or is it a case that it is no longer a current system and has been replaced by an upgraded model. Thanks in advance

[PeteParticipant @pete41194]

While I really know nothing about it, would this be what your looking for?

https://store.dexion.co.uk/s/category/shelving/construction-systems/speedframe/0ZGQs00000007sjOAA?c__results_layout_state=%7B%7D

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

https://store.dexion.co.uk/s/category/shelving/construction-systems/speedframe/0ZGQs00000007sjOAA?c__results_layout_state=%7B%7D

Looks like the real deal.

MichaelG.

[DiogenesParticipant @diogenes]

What’s the wall thickness?

– a quick search will find 1″ or 25.4mm ERW hollow box / square tube with 1/16 or 1.5mm wall, not so easy to find thinner

 

[Clive FosterParticipant @clivefoster55965]

Greensand’s

Search for 25 mm or 1″ square tube systems. Old style design connectors are still compatible. I broke down some fairly extensive racking an salvaged a lot of connectors and tube salvaged for re-use. The tube ran out before teh connectors.

I bought my last couple of lots from Richardsons :-

https://www.richardsonsuk.co.uk/25mm-square-tube-system/p47?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=40135728&gbraid=0AAAAAD8ShWz9A37gcl5cxlHtz__Q_1fzw&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs9C-44uyjwMVRZFQBh3w4gpbEAAYASAAEgJ4fPD_BwE

Comprehensive range in both steel and alloy, quick delivery and acceptable price.

Metals4U are another supplier but their connectors are apparently only intended for aluminium box section. They do offer the smaller 20 mm range tho’ and list 6 metre lengths.

https://www.metals4u.co.uk/

Various industrial suppliers such as RS Components sell the stuff at professional prices.

Official material size appears to be 25 mm square by 1.2 mm wall thickness these days.

The finned aluminium section is very handy for quickly making strong, good looking doors with your choice of filler panel. Last time I found a very shallow chequer plate style alloy sheet that looked great whilst still being much stiffer than plain sheet. Unfortunately dumbo has mislaid the supplier details now he wants to make more doors.

Pity the finned alloy box is only made single sided. I have a really creative use for a double sided version if one could be found.

Clive

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