{"product_id":"key-clamp-4-way-centre-cross-upright-60-3mm-tube","title":"Key Clamp 4 Way Centre Cross + Upright for 60.3mm Tube, Galvanised, Size E","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA five way joint for 60.3mm tube: an upright passing straight through the middle and four rail sockets around it at 90 degrees.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the fitting for the centre of a frame, where rails meet on all four sides of a post and the post carries on through. Five hex socket grub screws lock the upright and the four rails. It suits 60.3mm outside diameter tube, sold as 50mm nominal bore, and is galvanised malleable cast iron. The price shown is for one fitting, and you can order just one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:16px 0\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/3002\/8778\/files\/key-clamp-4-way-centre-cross-upright-60-3mm-tube-drawing.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"Drawing of the 4 way centre cross for 60.3mm tube, with the upright passing through and four rail sockets\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:760px;height:auto;margin:0 auto\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a centre cross works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll the joints in one casting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where four rails meet a post, one fitting replaces a stack of tees and a lot of cutting and lining up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe upright stays in one length.\u003c\/strong\u003e The post passes through the centre of the fitting, so the frame can carry on upwards without a joint at this level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo hot work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each tube is held by its own grub screw, so the frame goes up with a hex key and can be altered later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it is used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructures with several verticals: heavy duty tube frames, platform supports, staging, racking and display frames built from 60.3mm tube. It is the fitting for the intersections in the middle of a frame, not the corners or the edges, which need a different number of outlets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne fitting, no minimum order\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuits tube\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60.3mm outside diameter, 50mm nominal bore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLayout\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpright through the centre, four rail sockets at 90 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMalleable cast iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGalvanised\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFixing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFive hex socket grub screws\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eA: upright centre to end of each socket\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e84mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 2.09 kg each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the right size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the outside of your tube with a caliper rather than relying on a nominal bore size on a delivery note. This fitting is for tube that measures 60.3mm across, sold as 50mm nominal bore. The bore is cast to that size, so a smaller or larger tube will not grip properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYou need\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChoose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentre cross on 60.3mm tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThis fitting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentre cross on 48.3mm tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/4-way-centre-cross-socket-clamp\"\u003e4 way centre cross for 48.3mm tube\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentre cross on 42.4mm tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/premium-4-way-centre-cross-clamp\"\u003e4 way centre cross for 42.4mm tube\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentre cross on 33.7mm tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/premium-4-way-centre-cross-upright-clamp\"\u003e4 way centre cross for 33.7mm tube\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sc-galvanised-key-clamp-fittings-handrails\"\u003egalvanised key clamp fittings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut every tube square and remove any burr. Slide the upright through the centre and set the height, then push a rail fully into each of the four sockets. Tighten the five grub screws evenly with a hex key until each bites firmly on its tube, and do not overdrive them. The upright cannot be joined inside this fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo load rating is published for this line. If the frame has to meet a design loading, have it assessed by a competent person before it goes into use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the grub screws during routine inspections of the frame, especially where it is exposed to vibration. Galvanising needs no routine care in normal conditions, and any cut tube ends or damaged areas can be touched up with a zinc-rich paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the price for one fitting?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the price is for one fitting, and you can order a single one. For a larger job, call us and we will confirm availability before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the upright go right through?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The upright passes straight through the centre of the fitting and is held by its own grub screw.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow many tubes does it hold?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFive: the upright through the middle and four rails in sockets at 90 degrees around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use it outdoors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is galvanised, so it suits outdoor frames. Check the grub screws at each routine inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering and delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder online, with Express UK Delivery to your site and same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm, Monday to Friday. For a larger job, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will confirm availability and delivery before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Supplies Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63254320185731,"sku":"SSHF-872259-01","price":40.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/3002\/8778\/files\/key-clamp-4-way-centre-cross-upright-60-3mm-tube-in-use.jpg?v=1794140883","url":"https:\/\/industrialsuppliesco.co.uk\/products\/key-clamp-4-way-centre-cross-upright-60-3mm-tube","provider":"industrialsuppliesco.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}