Key Features
- Vessel holder compatibility
- Mounting system design
- Secure vessel support
- Adjustable positioning
Support systems for vessels used in vessel holders and mounting systems.
When vessels are mounted in vessel holders (clamp or cradle style supports), the surrounding structural frame must satisfy minimum dimension guidance based on vessel size and tube selection. The catalogue presents recommended tube NB sizes and minimum frame depths and widths (mm × mm) for vessels housed in holders. These specifications ensure the vessel holder assembly is well integrated into the support frame, providing enough structural room, rigidity, and clearance for vessel operation and maintenance. They prevent undue loading on the vessel supports or frame.
**Recommended Minimum Frame Sizes for Vessels in Vessel Holders**
| Vessel Volume (L) | Tube Size NB (mm) | Min Frame Depth × Width (mm × mm) | |——————–|——————–|—————————————| | 20 | 25 | 500 × 600 | | 50 | 25 | 600 × 800 | | 100 | 25, 30 | 1000 × 1000 | | 200 | 30 | 1000 × 1000 |
**Design Considerations**
– Ensure the holder frame integrates naturally into the main support frame
– Provide clearance for vessel mounting/dismounting and instrumentation
– Avoid imposing bending or lateral loads on the vessel attachment points
– Use matching or stronger tube NB for rigidity
– Ensure combined structural integrity with base frame, bracing, and guide supports
This applies to scenarios such as:
– Vessels mounted in clamp or cradle holders supported by the frame
– Pilot or lab setups where vessels require stable mounting, but not immersion
– Retrofitting holder assemblies into existing structural frames
– Ensuring the vessel holder assembly is rigid, aligned, and does not impose stress on vessel attachments
– Systems with thermal cycling or mechanical vibration, demanding robust frame support
