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The Methodology for building vertical systems, stand alone pole systesms , and 3-D systems revolves around the following modular components:
Pipes/Tubes
Pipe/Tube Mounting with end fittings, flanges, bases, and other methods
Telescoping Couplings
Brackets for Attaching to the Pipes/Tubes
End Fittings for changing directions and making connections
NOTE: This is intended to be a generic introduction to the methodology and components with some use examples mixed in.
Pipes/ Tubes
The Methodology was created with EMT Tubing in mind but it actually applies to EMT, Copper, Pex, CPVC (yellowish), and PVC (white). All shown to the right.
It also applies to black pipe and galvanized pipe. (not shown)
EMT is an Electrical Industry product. There is a heavier duty galvanized also in the electical section that may be useful but the wall thickness is too much for telescoping applications.
All others are Plumbing Products including the gas pipes not shown. NOTE: gas is considered a subset of plumbing in the big box stores.
Pipe/Tube Mounting with end fittings, flanges, bases and other methods
There are MANY ways to mount a post. We'll start with the most straight forward and universal first, then give example of Monitor Stand specific solutions, then provide referene to a document that covers many more.
EMT accessories use the National Pipe Thread (NPT). This allows for the use of black pipe and galvanized pipe "floor flanges" for mounting. It also allows for the ability to mount directly into other black/galvanized pipe fittings with female threads, and even PVC pipe fittings if that were to make sense. It also allows slip mounting throug material utilitizing the nut to then capture the end fitting.
Floor Flanges are found in the black/galvanized pipe section of a hardware store and that is typically considered part of the plumbing sections.
Ironically, floor flanges are in fact only there to support non gas pipe related uses -- like the steam punk furniture craze. They actually don't have a standard use for plumbers and pipe fitters. << BTW, Ironic by Alanis Morissette is one of my favorite songs and videos!! >>
The fact that EMT fittings use the NPT standard and that is the standard across the pipe industry (copper, pvc, cpvc, abs, pex, other) is what provides the standard that is the first step to thinking in a more creative manner for these applications.
For 1/2" and 3/4" EMT pipe, there are many possible combinations of end fittings and mounting flanges with and without various bushings .
The bushings are used when you want to mix and match sizes. One reason for this may be standardization of certain components or exception handling.
This same end connector system can also be applied to Copper, CPVC, Pex and PVC (and black pipe, galvanized and possibly others).
NOTE: the PVC (the white pipe) is the only pipe shown that will NOT telescope. the others will. More on that in the next section.
There are many ways to mount a post for purposes of Monitor Stands. We break those into 5 categories.
Edge Mounting on Desks
Through Mounting on Desks
Base Mounting for Desktop use
Wall Mounting
Floor Mounting
Other methods
There are ways to do each of the mounting methods above in an expensive and artistic manner with custom fabrication and manufacturing. There are also ways to do them in a low cost and functional manner.
We provide ideas for all methods. We currently only sell items related to lower cost, functional solutions.
A Telescoping Post Assembly with a Multi-use Slide bracket, a 3/4 axis combo bracket, a 3 axis bracket, two monitor mounting plates, and an 8" blue plate special for a base cover.
Desk Edge Mounting - Light Duty
Multi-prong Steel Bases - Smaller for desktop or larger for floor mounting, with or without wheels
Desk Edge Mounting - Heavy Duty
Multi-prong PVC Bases- w/o or w/ decorative cover for load appropriate applications
A way to call home.
The information above only touches on the most straight forward and universal mounting methods. There are many others.
Please see our Intro Document and/or the Full Design Guide for details
Telescoping Couplings
Telescoping Pipe/Tube/Post refers to the ability of one pipe to slip into another pipe and then move in and out to change the length of the two pipes.
The Telescoping coupling refers to the coupling that is used where the posts engage that can lock them into a position.
While the telescoping coupling was created for EMT it does actually work for for cpvc, pex and copper too.
NOTE: 1/2" and 3/4" PVC do NOT fit inside each other so that is not a telescoping option. PVC in the 1" to 1.5" range do telescope though as is the case for some of the other tubing too.
A 20' telescoping pole created with 1/2" and 3/4" EMT, a telescoping copuling and a modified acme thread adapter.
Brackets for Attaching to the Pipes/Tubes
Mounting Brackets wrap around the pipes/tubes and enable a connection to the post .
Our brackets are repurposed EMT accessories with some added parts.
Some are used as purchased and others have to be modified and combined with each other and other non-emt related parts for desired functionality.
The 3 axis bracket allows for adjustment up/down, left right and twist (in the case of a monitor mounting plate attached).
The 3/4 axis combo bracket was named that because it can be used as a 3 axis bracket or a 4 axis bracket just by inserting the pipe/tube/post in different holes. As 4 axis bracket it offers a tilt up and down as well.
The multi use bracket was first created as a support bracket for the 3/4 Axis combo bracket but one could be used by itself for some reason and two can be used together in a monitor plate application for a more adjustable holding system. A longer bracket also adds more adjustment.
3/4 Axis Brackets
Multi-use bracket
3 Axis Brackets
End Fittings for changing directions and making connections
Black/Galvanized pipe fittings can be used to make end connections and change directions.
A modified Pipe to Acme thread adapter can be used to connect corner broom heads, industrial brushes, and other things that have acme threads directly to EMT Pipe, PVC, CPVC, Copper and other. This can be used to replace wooden poles and/or wood poles with metal adapters.
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