Steel Stand Leveling Ideas

[suresh2989]

See #18 above, spot on.

The threaded blocks like the OPs stand are a very good method for a steel stand. They allow for proper thread engagement and spread the load to the walls of the tube. A welded in nut could be OK depending on how its done. Two things I would avoid are, any configuration where the weld itself is carrying the weight. Or the nut in the middle of a horizontal face of a thin wall tube.

I agree with All_talk assessment, I was worried about the weight too but I talked to my fabricator before about the leveling system in gonna use so he suggested this, can you show your fabricator my levellers and ask his opinions?

 

[Olivia Lopez]

Wow, that’s a massive tank! For 2000 lbs, I’d go with heavy-duty leveling feet rated well over 400–500 lbs per leg. Check industrial suppliers (McMaster-Carr, Grainger, or local Ontario stores) under “machine leveling feet” often cheaper than aquarium-specific ones. Shims can work temporarily, but feet are safer long-term.

 

[BeablossomR_]

Hi Friends,

Please suggest me with ideas about how I go about leveling my Tank stand, please find the attached pictures.

The stand itself is made of 1.5 inch hollow tubing and it was custom made and I finished painting it in my balcony :), the little screw holes are welded on to the 6 vertical legs of the stand.
each of the hole is about 2" in length but the threading is only the height of the little square piece welded(see in the third picture ).

The hole's threading itself is 3/8"

Now I live in an apartment with hardwood flooring but it is not perfectly flat and I ordered the custom stand with some sort of Leveling mount in my mind but I need help in choosing leveling mount that will handle the weight of 60" X 24" X 19" Acrylic(1/2" thick) tank and the steel stand, lets just put it as 2000Lbs.

The leveling mounts that I find online are either prohibitively expensive ( https://www.globalindustrial.ca/p/l...se-dia-473-inchesh-1800-lbs-cap-304-ss?ref=42 )

or the one in Amazon are looking very suspect ( weight capacity )

can anyone suggest Leveling mounts that won't break my bank or am I better off with shims ?

Oh I live in Ontario, Canada btw.

Thanks for all Suggestions and advise!
Suresh Kumar

You’ve got two solid options:
1) Leveling feet (cleaner look)
Since your stand uses 3/8" threads, get heavy-duty leveling feet rated at least 600–1000 lbs each (you have 6 legs).
Avoid cheap Amazon ones—look at places like Princess Auto or Fastenal for reliable ones.
2) Shims (simpler and very common)
Use plastic/composite shims under the stand to level it. They spread the weight better on hardwood and won’t compress.
What I’d do:
Go with composite shims + a foam/rubber mat under the stand. It’s safer for your floor and very stable for a heavy tank.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shim?