What is a Base Frame?
A Base Frame is a rigid structural frame or skid thatprovides support, alignment, and mounting for equipment or machinerysuch as pumps, tanks, motors, blowers, compressors, etc. It ensures mechanicalstability and ease of installation.
Function of a Base Frame
Types of BaseFrames
| Type | Description | Use |
| Fabricated Base Frame | Made from steel plates and sections | Pumps, blowers, generators |
| Skid Base Frame | Integrated lifting pads, fork pockets | Mobile equipment |
| Grouted Base Frame | Designed to be fixed with foundation grout | Heavy rotating machinery |
| Modular Base Frame | Bolt-on style, adaptable | OEM assembly lines |
| Machined Base Frame | Machined surfaces for precise alignment | Gearboxes, CNC machines |
Components of a Base Frame
Materials Used
| Component | Typical Material |
| Frame Body | MS (IS 2062 Gr A / B), SS304, SS316 |
| Top Plates | MS/SS with machined surfaces |
| Fasteners | SS304, EN8, GI-plated |
| Finish | Epoxy painted, powder-coated, galvanized |
TechnicalSpecifications (Typical Range)
| Parameter | Range |
| Size | Custom Based on equipment size |
| Thickness | 5 mm 25 mm plates |
| Load Capacity | 50 kg to 50,000 kg |
| Height | 100 mm 1000 mm |
| Finish | Epoxy paint / Hot Dip Galvanized / SS finish |
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