ECO BEAM ® FAQs

What material is the Beam made of?

A high-strength galvanised steel (G310 with a Z450 zinc coating)

What wall thicknesses are available?

Standard ECO BEAM – 1.15mm and 1.55mm.

ECO BEAM XTRA – 1.55mm and 1.85mm.

What lengths are available?

10-metre lengths are standard however other lengths are available on request.

How many lengths in a standard bundle?

There are 30 x 10m lengths in a standard ECO BEAM bundle and 20 x 10m lengths in an ECO BEAM XTRA bundle.

What’s the weight of a typical Pack?

Standard Eco Beam in 10m lengths with 30 per pack

  • 1.15mm wall thickness – 565 kg
  • 1.55mm wall thickness – 746 kg

Eco Beam XTRA in 10m lengths with 20 per pack

  • 1.55 mm wall thickness – 600 kg
  • 1.85 mm wall thickness – 716 kg

Does the Joiner fit over all thicknesses?

Yes

What are the products dimensions?

Standard ECO BEAM is 63 x 37 mm – in 1.15mm or 1.55mm wall thickness.

ECO BEAM XTRA is 74 x 48 mm – in 1.55mm or 1.85mm wall thickness.

Is your product branded?

Yes – on the flat face

What’s the typical lead time delivered to my orchard?

Typically 3-4 weeks

Do you have an end bracing system that can help support the weight of increased vine growth and yield?

Yes, the End Braces are available in 1:3m, 1.5m and 1:8m metre lengths.

These come in bundles of 50 at the following weights:

  • 1.3m – 76kg
  • 1.5m – 88kg
  • 1.8m – 106kg

Currently, the 1.8m brace is the most popular. Other lengths available on request.

Braces come supplied with two wood & two steel tek screws.

What size fasteners should I use when attaching the end braces?

The correct fasteners are supplied with the braces – two wood & two steel tek screws.

Do you offer a Teepee/Pergola System?

Yes please refer to the TEEPEE page.

Is there a steel alternative to the intermediate posts?

Yes ECO BEAM has an intermediate steel option. See the Posts page.

Do you supply strainer systems?

We are currently in the design phase for strainer assemblies

Do you supply a full steel option for orchards?

Once we have developed the strainer system ECO BEAM will have an all steel option