Slat Load Testing - PrimeAlux
This page summarizes a “Slat Load Test” document describing distributed load testing on two slats in defined configurations. The test explores both horizontal and vertical load effects, using an H+ reinforcement rail in the described setup.
Test setup
The document describes testing intended to find maximum load for two slats:
Slat size: 4″ × 0.8″ (100 × 20 mm), supported with reinforcement rail (H+), across panel spans of 6′, 5′ and 4′.
It also describes horizontal-only testing for 3.2″ × 0.8″ (80 × 20 mm) and 1.6″ × 0.8″ (40 × 20 mm), across the same spans.
Load results — horizontal (maximum distributed load on two slats)
| Slat size | 6' span | 5' span | 4' span |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 × 20 mm (H+ reinforced) | 220 lbs | 319 lbs | 363 lbs |
| 80 × 20 mm | 209 lbs | 275 lbs | 330 lbs |
| 40 × 20 mm | 143 lbs | 187 lbs | 264 lbs |
Load results — vertical (maximum distributed load on two slats)
| Slat size | 6' span | 5' span | 4' span |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 × 20 mm (H+ reinforced) | 370 lbs | 504 lbs | 745 lbs |
How to interpret these results
These results describe performance under the specific test configuration and spans described. They are useful as supporting evidence when comparing spans and reinforcement approaches, but they are not a blanket guarantee for every installation condition.
