Cracked Corner Post

     Cracked corner posts, even those which have been "repaired" by welding the crack, can represent a potential safety hazard. Metal containers have ratings which allow them to be loaded with thousands of pounds of parts, assemblies, etc.  Furthermore, they are usually designed for stacking, and it is not unusual to see these containers stacked on top of each other. Since the corner posts carry much of the load in these baskets, thousands of pounds of force are frequently placed on them.  Because of these heavy loads, it is important that corner posts retain their original strength.  Any tear, crack, or serious dent or bend weakens these posts, making them potential safety hazards. Welding cracks or tears on the post may appear to "repair" them, but the post may not return to its original strength.  For this reason, Best Weld recommends that customers consider scrapping containers with cracked, ripped, and/or seriously dented or bent corner posts -- rather than trying to repair them.

     The photo below shows a cracked corner post which someone (not Best Weld!) attempted to repair by welding (the "repair" area has been highlighted by white paint to make it easier to see):

In Best Weld's opinion, the above "repair" may be unsafe. It might be adequate for light duty applications, but the fact that the container might someday be used to hold a heavy load or stacked under other heavy containers makes it a potential safety hazard. The money saved by not scrapping the container is, in our opinion, not worth the risk.

     While Best Weld can repair many different types of damage to metal containers, we do not repair containers whose corner posts have been extensively damaged.

                     
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