1-Section
In-Ground Batting Cage Frame - 2-3/8" 10 Gauge
Specs
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Model: Add-on 1-Section Center Unit Kit Only
Steel Specs: 2-3/8" OD Round Tubing / 10-Gauge / Galvanized
Steel
Used with: 2-3/8" Frame Kit (2-section, 3-Section, 4-Section)
or 3.5" Frame Kit for center support
Overview: Our 1-section add-on kits work great to combine
with our 2-section Commercial Frame Kits, which will extend your available cage
length. The center section receives much less tension than the end-sections,
so using lighter weight steel for the center provides adequate support at an
economical price.
What it does: An additional center section supports the cable
lines in the middle. The cable lines pass through an inverted eye-bolt installed
on the cross-member of the center unit, which relieves some tension on the cable
lines, allowing the lines to more adequately support the ceiling of the net,
reducing sag. Add an indefinite number of 1-section center units for whatever
cage length you need!
*Please note if combining with our 2-Section Commercial Kit, it will need to
be cut down to match the pole dimensions of this center support unit.
Steel
Specs: (top)
- Galvanized Steel
- 13-gauge heavy-duty
wall (lower gauges are thicker than higher)
- 1-7/8"
O.D. Round Tubing
- Custom powder-coat
painting available [Contact
for quote]
Standard
Parts:
- (2) 13'4" uprights
(allows 2' to insert into ground, allowing 8" of net sag and 11'4" of playable
height)
- (1) 15' cross-member
(provides 6" buffer on each side of standard 14'W net)
- (2) 2"W x 2'D
PVC Sleeves (includes Bottom Caps to prevent sinking)
- (2) Cast-Iron
Elbow joints with set-screws to secure sections (allen-wrench needed)
- (3) Eye-bolts:
4" x 5/8" with washer & 2 nuts
- Custom sizes
are available [Contact
for quote]
Available
Hardware Kits to enhance Frame System: (top)
This hardware is
offered separately to keep the price of the frames down, because some people
already have these components or prefer to purchase locally. Our 'Basic
Hardware Kits' include the minimum components needed for connecting your
net to the frame. Our 'Deluxe
Hardware Cable Kits' maximize your playable area by reducing sag from your
tunnel, and creates a "curtain effect", to move your net to one side
of your frame, for mowing, BBQs etc.
Description
(top)
Our In-Ground FlexCages
are designed for fast, easy installation. Their unique design also allows quick
disassembly for off-season storage, if needed. After the PVC sleeves are set
in the ground (using concrete if desired), the frame slips together with no
bolts or pins. No tools needed other than a step-ladder, an allen-wrench for
the elbows, and a shovel for the ground holes. The frame sections can then easily
slide in or out of the PVC sleeves. Recommended area required is 2 feet wider
(1' on each side) and 4 feet longer than your net (2' on each end). Assembly
normally takes 2-3 people about 2 hours, depending on # of frame sections.
FAQs
(top)
How
many frame sections will I need for my net?
To maintain the
best performance from your net with minimal sag, the standard is to use one
frame rib for every 12'-15' of net -- so for a 35' long cage you will need 3
ribs, for a 55' cage, 4 ribs, and a 70' cage will need 5 ribs.
*Overall net size,
thread thickness & material can all greatly impact the most appropriate
number of sections needed to maintain optimal performance. i.e. a 35'L cage
with #21 twine size will require less stability than a 55'L or 70' net using
#36, #42 or #60 thread.
How
tall & wide are the frame sections?
Each frame section/rib
is 15'W x 13'4"'H, which accommodates the most common net size (14'W x
12'H) -- this allows 2' of each upright to be inserted into the ground for support,
which leaves 11'4" of frame above ground (allowing 8" of sag on the
ground), and also allows for 1'W of extra room on the width (when using a 14'W
net). The adjustable 6" chains connect to steel snap-hooks to allow for
your preferred sag on the ground (to contain balls and create slack, which reduces
tension and extends the net life-span). The chain can also easily be shortened
if necessary. Each rib also includes 2 PVC piping sleeves for inserting into
ground. Custom Design is also available -- please Contact
Us for a quote.
What
if my net is shorter, taller, or not as wide as these frames?
- If your net
is shorter than 12', you can simply insert the frame legs an extra couple
feet to accommodate.
- If your net
is taller than 12', you can simply allow the extra net to hang on the ground,
which is recommended to reduce tension and reduce ball roll-out.
- If your net
is less than 14' wide, no problem - the net is hung on the inside of the frame
sections, so you will only need to extend the tie-offs from the frame to the
net, to compensate. This also reduces the opportunity for balls ricocheting
off the frame & hitting the batter or pitcher.
