Corner Connection
Mounting Example
There are unlimited possibilities with the WCP Tube Plugs and Sleeves. Making strong, secure connections has now been made easier. Tubes of various sizes can now easily be connected. Common examples can be seen in the following pages.
Connecting a 1”x1” tube to the middle of the 2” face of a 2”x1” or 2”x2”
Connecting 3 or more tubes into one corner
Outside of frames can be gusset from and still strong
Drive train tubes or other structural tubes can be easily removed and replaced
This connection is useful when connection super structure to the main drive train frame. This connection can also be done with multiple tubes going in various directions.
When passing a bolt through a tube, it is recommended to make a clearance hole in one side for the head of the bolt rather than passing a longer bolt through the tube.
Any combination of tube sizes can be used in this example.
This is a common connection that teams can utilize the WCP Tube Plugs and Sleeves in. This connection can be seen in a variety of instances in the structures that many teams built. Gussets can now be omitted to keep the outside of a frame flat or to keep other areas free.
When passing a bolt through a tube, it is recommended to make a clearance hole in one side for the head of the bolt rather than passing a longer bolt through the tube.
Any combination of tube sizes can be used in this example.
