Steel tension band

[sysmali]

I'm looking for some type of steel band to hold together a log that has a crack and is starting to separate. The log supports the roof over the patio. The plan is to replace the log later.

I'm thinking of something similar to the bands that hold a hot tub together, but I can't find a cost-effective option for a smaller circumference. Something like this http://www.clasohlson.com/se/Slangklämsband/30-7639 but slightly wider and stronger.

Tips?

 

[SergeantSnorkel]

Nail plate? http://www.clasohlson.com/se/Pr311715000/Pr311715000

 

[sysmali]

Spikband? [link]

Thanks, that could work. Ideally, I would like to be able to tighten, so I can pull the log together a bit.

 

[SergeantSnorkel]

You can tighten a perforated strip by screwing. You set the screw at a slight angle and have the strip a bit up on the screw when you start turning it. As the screw goes in, the strip is pulled along and tightens. (A bit hard to explain, hope you understand).

It should also be possible to attach an eccentric lock on a perforated strip (or similar band) to tighten it.

 

[Fluxor]

Two metal plates of sufficient thickness, say maybe 6-7mm, and four threaded rods with nuts. Then tighten them as much as you want.

 

[Micro]

sysmali.. you don't know anyone who works in (dispatch, packaging) at a company?
Steel bands are usually tensioned around heavier goods that are to be shipped somewhere.

 

[sysmali]

sysmali.. do you know anyone who works in (shipping, packaging) at a company?
They usually strap steel bands around heavier goods that are to be shipped somewhere.

It would have been convenient if I knew someone who works with packaging, which I don't. I bought perforated tape that will be tested. If it turns out to be too weak, I'll go with Fluxor's version with metal plates.

Thanks for your responses!

 

[andersmc]

I'm thinking of something similar to bands that hold a hot tub together, but can't find a budget-friendly alternative for a smaller circumference. Like this [link] but slightly wider and stronger.

Suggestions?

That you use more than one of those hose clamps.

 

[prototypen]

Common ratchet straps with winch for load securing. 2 tons might be a suitable size. Wrap the strap around the log twice.

http://www.google.com/search?q=spän...00kg_orange_5m_eyes%3Fid%3D4610060082;800;800

Protte

 

[Fluxor]

I think it will be difficult with a textile ratchet strap since there is so little to be tightened, and the textile itself is flexible, and the strap will distribute the force around the entire log...

 

[corre]

Take the strongest nail plate you can find, e.g., 30*1. Cut it so you have a gap of about 10cm against the circumference. Then mount threaded rod M6 or M8 through the ends of the nail plate, and bend the threaded rod slightly so it follows the log. Nut and washer before the nail plate, so you can screw the threaded rod together with a wrench and tighten the band. Be careful, if the band breaks it will snap and whip.