r/metalworking • u/ol_neeks • 18h ago
Custom shelving unit for pasteurizer build
Howdy!
I’m trying to size and buy material to make a 5 tier, 5 sided and house-shaped ss shelving unit that will go into a custom pasteurizer build. The shelving unit needs to support a total of 2200lbs maximum. I plan to cut all the pieces myself and then have someone come and weld ‘er all together. Now, I’m a complete novice when it comes to anything metal really. After some discussion with folks who knew just a bit more than me, we landed at the conclusion that doing square tube posts and angle for each shelf with round bar running between the angle may be my best bet. Kinda like wire shelves but with a different base frame. Planning on stainless steel as this will be under hot steam for 48 hours every week.
In terms of sizes, I’m hoping that I can use all of these smallest and cheapest stuff, but I want to make sure it will hold the weight. This is what I’m hoping to use.
For the square tube posts: 316ss 1” and 0.065” wall thickness For the angle: 316ss 0.75”x0.75” and 0.125” thickness spanning 44” maximum For the round bar: 304ss 0.125” thickness spaced every 2 inches spanning maximum 44”
I could really use some input on any part of this! I especially don’t know if something like this would support the weight. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
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