TWENTY-THIRD
STREET BOXING When you design a boxing gym, hanging the heavybags is a
top priority. The structural design of your facility, will
obviously be a big factor when deciding the best
construction techniques. This could be as simple as screwing
an eye hook into a wood beam, or involve complex major
structural engineering.
TRUSS SYSTEM (Use to hang heavybags, double
end bags, ect...)
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You may want to consider a Truss system. It will give your gym a industrial look and feel, is very easy to install, and can stand up to extreme punishment. A basic system starts around $500 and up. (Below system cost apx.$1200) Photos and descriptions of Optikinetics Trilite 2" (50.8mm) Aluminum Tube Based Trussing and Structural System. |
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In this system, the legs support the weight, while the wall and ceiling attachments preventing any movement. It is very stable, can be used in most locations. This system only requires a couple screws to stay in place. Notice that we used rope to attach the bags. It was easily available and it works great. * In the image 4-way01.jpg,
you can see wood spacers. You can have your truss system
designed to exact specifications, but it will cost extra,
and wood spacers work best. A good truss system can last a lifetime. Metal fatigue sets in after 10 years or so, but is not a hazard in a boxing gym, and should not affect performance of your system. The pieces used: 4 Way Junction | LEGS | SPAN | BASE PLATE #2ABP3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION: LINKS:
Different Truss Structural Systems include
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