Thread: Tray Repairers
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Old 31-07-2019, 01:23 PM   #3
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Default Re: Tray Repairers

Best to repair it rather than replace. Find a suitable aluminium alloy z-section from an aluminium supplier to use as a repair section. You'd only need a short piece say 300mm long (or more if needed, I cant really tell how far the damage extends) to nest into the existing section, extending past the damage each side. Might be even be better instead to use two right angle sections back to back each side of the existing section which will then avoid needing shims.Cut away the torn flange (leaving the remaining intact section), and bend the remaining bent part of the damaged extrusion back into shape. then Pop rivet the repair z- section in after painting the bare surfaces, say 4 rows of rivets each side past the cutout section to restore the strength.
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