Walls – Estimated strength of U-profile shelf standards

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I would like to make a table, which is only supported by 4 of these U-profiles. Two on each end will be screwed in a brick wall.

The shop doesn't have any specs on the U-profiles.

Question

Assuming I can align the U-profiles exactly, so each only have to carry 1/4th of the tables weight. How many kg can I expect each U-profile can carry?

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Best Answer

While they may work for a table that is shallow, not cantilevered off of the wall very far, it really is not the appropriate hardware for the job. Assuming you fasten the shelving standards to the brick wall with the appropriate fasteners, i feel the week link in this plan is the little tabs on the back of the bracket that hold the bracket to the standard.

I would invest in these brackets.

I have used them to make desks, they are great and come in a variety of size's to accommodate shallow or deep desk/workbench's.

Here is a link to a desk question that I answered that shows the brackets in use.

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