DeanB Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I have just read the seloc thread too. I might be going out on a limb here but I think, on balance and after careful consideration, that MLOC is better than seloc. I am guessing this post will not be controversial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr H Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Southern poofs you see I've done some calcs: Well according to spec sheets I can find the compressive strength is about 0.3MPa That converts to about 3500 kg / m2 Total area holding car up is about 0.36 m2 So is should hold 1260 kg. Car weights 800kg so well within that figure. However it would do no harm to go a bit bigger with them if you were buying foam. If you could get up to 0.5m2 then you'd be into about 1750kg max weight which would gives a nice margin. It's been up there since Friday night. Hasn't compressed any and is showing no signs of any damage. You couldn't get under the car really as they are too low. Really only using them to prop it up whilst the wheels are away. If anyone can confirm the compressive strength of the material I can check the calcs again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meister Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Southern poofs you see I've done some calcs: Well according to spec sheets I can find the compressive strength is about 0.3MPa That converts to about 3500 kg / m2 Total area holding car up is about 0.36 m2 So is should hold 1260 kg. Car weights 800kg so well within that figure. However it would do no harm to go a bit bigger with them if you were buying foam. If you could get up to 0.5m2 then you'd be into about 1750kg max weight which would gives a nice margin. It's been up there since Friday night. Hasn't compressed any and is showing no signs of any damage. You couldn't get under the car really as they are too low. Really only using them to prop it up whilst the wheels are away. If anyone can confirm the compressive strength of the material I can check the calcs again. Well done that man! I knew someone would be able to do the math on this one! (sadly it was never going to me!) 1500kg plus would make me feel a whole lot more comfortable about using these if I am honest. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex B Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 What would be the air speed velocity of a swallow when laiden with 1 foam block? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr H Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Just found some Cellofoam spec sheets. The weakest one they do (Type 1) has a compressive strength at 10% deformation of 13 psi. This equals 9000 kg per m2, http://www.pdbuilding.com/docs/cellofoam1357231951.pdf This means that the 0.36m2 I have under the car should support up 3200kg before it deforms by just 10%. What would be the air speed velocity of a swallow when laiden with 1 foam block? It would walk.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex B Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Just found some Cellofoam spec sheets. The weakest one they do (Type 1) has a compressive strength at 10% deformation of 13 psi. This equals 9000 kg per m2, http://www.pdbuildin...m1357231951.pdf This means that the 0.36m2 I have under the car should support up 3200kg before it deforms by just 10%. It would walk.... thanks for that Leigh. was worried about them dropping out the air... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Lawless Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I have just read the seloc thread too. I might be going out on a limb here but I think, on balance and after careful consideration, that MLOC is better than seloc. yep 1500kg plus would make me feel a whole lot more comfortable about using these if I am honest. Same here. I like the idea of sitting the car on these rather than stands for extended periods but I think I would be happier if the blocks could hold about double the cars weight or more after reading the SELOC thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goRt Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 yep Same here. I like the idea of sitting the car on these rather than stands for extended periods but I think I would be happier if the blocks could hold about double the cars weight or more after reading the SELOC thread. Already do! I'll have a set (as requested over on SELOC) I'm a brummie living in the south, where do I fit on the soft southern shite scale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonS Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I'm a brummie living in the south, where do I fit on the soft southern shite scale? Next to me... Kiddy born and bread - now, as my profile says: deep into Seloc territory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatty Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Your blocks will probably come with a shandy stamp on the edges... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusdave22 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Look ok to me, axle stands are a bit of a pain and don't really work well with the Elise so I'll have a set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnutz Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I'll have some too .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyfox Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Is it too late to say....can I have a set? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mambosasa Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Me! Me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex B Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Last time I spoke to Jody, he hadn't got round to ordering the materials. I'm sure he'll be along shortly to shed some light on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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