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2. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. Frame Construction
• Frame is constructed of U.S. made mechanical quality steel purchased in mill run quantities.
• Frame is primarily 2" square tubing with 11 gauge wall thickness. Different tubing sizes and wall
thickness shall be used as required through engineering stress analysis.
• Frames are fully welded (not bolt together) for maximum structural integrity and minimum mainte-
nance when possible. However, larger machines have a bolt-together configuration to facilitate
movement through smaller doorways and difficult installations.
2. Frame Finish
• Prior to applying finish, each part is sandblasted to prepare the surface for maximum adhesion.
• The frames are coated with an electrostatically applied epoxy powder coat finish applied in
powder form and then baked at 400 degrees F. This results in a smooth, consistent finish which is
very hard, assuring scratch and chip resistance.
3. Weight Selection
• Weights are selected by using a 7/16” selector pin, which completely penetrates the weight plate
and locks in place to eliminate any chance of disengaging during use.
• The selector pin is connected to the top weight to eliminate loss or substitution of substandard
pins.
4. Weight Plates
• Machined from solid, 1” thick steel. Finish is wrinkle black powder coat.
5. Weight Plate Bushings
• Each plate (not just the top weight) will contain low friction bushings, which surround the guide
rods to minimize friction and noise.
