Grain Systems Tanks PNEG-805 - Manual (Page 54)

12. Stiffeners
54 PNEG-805 36' Diameter 40°/45° NCHT Commercial Hopper Tanks
Universal Stiffener Starting Location - 2.66" Reverse Corrugation
Outside Stiffener Only
For sidewall to stiffener connections, use 3/8" x 1" bin bolt except horizontal seam. 19 Gauge and
20 gauge sidewall sheet will bolt four (4) locations per sheet. 18 Gauge and thicker sidewalls will bolt
every 2.66".
NOTE: Splice plate and laminated stiffener to sidewall connection, use 3/8" x 1-1/2" bin bolts.
Offset joints and 8 gauge splice plated joints, use 3/8" x 1" hex flanged head bolts. All other stiffener joints,
use 3/8" x 1-1/2" hex flanged head bolts. Washers used on the nut side of all stiffener joint connections.
(See Figure 12K.)
Figure 12K
Ref # Description
A Odd Ring Bins
B 2 Ring Offset Stiffener (SS-7065 or SS-6982)
C 1 Ring Offset Stiffener (SS-7064)
D Even Ring Bins
E Horizontal Seam