What to use to add grip to a mounting pole

[jmc98]

What is a good way to add grip to the mounting pole to keep a motor from sliding down when in use

 

[Titanium]

Self-adhesive non-slip tape ( the kind used for stair treads gives great surface friction to minimize spinning on the mounting post. Never had a motor slide down a post, but a 90 degree tab on the top of the motor bracket would prevent it from slipping down the mast.

 

[stardust3]

Not familiar with motorized dishes, but isn't there a way to bolt it? Seems a piece of all thread through the pole would keep it in place somehow.

 

[rv1pop]

a hose clamp on the post is what others have used.

 

[jmc98]

Not familiar with motorized dishes, but isn't there a way to bolt it? Seems a piece of all thread through the pole would keep it in place somehow.

Yes there are ubolt and clamps but for some reason when they are tighten down the pole is still to slick for the clamps to bite down so when the motor moves east to west it's sliding out of position

 

[jorgek]

Never had a problem like that. I snug up the bolts when aligning the motor on the pole. Then when all is tweaked I torque down the nuts being carefull not to over torque the nuts which could cause the pole to deform and go out of plumb.

 

[waylew]

Make sure it's set right then drill a hole thru the mount and the pole and put a self tapping screw in it.

 

[primestar31]

Get a post with a larger diameter, you must have one that's too small, so tightening down the clamps isn't good enough.

 

[Titanium]

Grind several V-shaped notches into the clamps. These will help bite into the mast metal.

 

[jmc98]

These are the clamps that are not gripping right so I need to add grip or something to keep them from moving

 

[Kraven]

I duct taped the top half of the pole prior to attaching the motor...maybe am lucky but no issues to far.

 

[Magic Static]

I use a piece of wire hanger to support the motor bracket from the top of the pole when the clamps are loose.

http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/258050-Beefing-up-the-SG2100-bracket
You can make it stronger

 

[jmc98]

I use a piece of wire hanger to support the motor bracket from the top of the pole when the clamps are loose.
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http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/258050-Beefing-up-the-SG2100-bracket
You can make it stronger

Thanks for the link I may try to make the bracket stronger

 

[jorgek]

I duct taped the top half of the pole prior to attaching the motor...maybe am lucky but no issues to far.

Red Green would be proud of you!

 

[Conky]

hockey tape

 

[turbosat]

Same brackets on my 380 and never had them slip. But they are on an official Primestar install-pole, which is painted and fairly thick too. Throw a big muffler clamp below the bracket and tighten that down, it won't go anywhere then.

 

[T4Runner]

Unnecessary post.

 

[Tron]

I've always used a fence post gate hinge. The hinge post keeps the motor from sliding down while holding the motor bracket in place for azimuth adjustment.

 

[StarScan]

Try wrapping the pole in duct tape a few times, not too much or the dish wont go back on so easily.