How it connects
Pushes onto the cut end of an angle iron or L-shaped upright post, held in place by friction fit over the profile edges to protect flooring and cover sharp edges.
Male and female halves
Female cap/boot mating over the male open end of an angle post.
Usually connects to
- Steel angle post
- Rivet-lock shelving upright
- Slotted angle upright
Common sizes
- Typically sized to fit 1-1/4 in (32 mm), 1-1/2 in (38 mm), or 2 in (50 mm) angle iron / post profiles.
Where it is used
boltless steel shelvingrivet-lock storage racksindustrial and garage storage units
Variations
- L-shaped outer push-on cap
- Internal angle insert plug
- Post connector coupler with dual caps
How to recognise it
A molded plastic (typically PP or PE) or rubber L-shaped cap designed with a recessed channel or skirt that conforms snugly to the right-angle cross-section of a steel shelving post.
Often confused with
| Confused with | How to tell them apart |
|---|---|
| Square tube cap | Square tube caps fit fully enclosed four-sided square tubing, whereas angle post caps have an L-shaped cross-section profile to match angle iron. |
| Post splice connector | Splice connectors join two vertical upright posts together end-to-end, whereas post caps terminate the top or bottom of a post as a foot or cover. |
Also called
Angle post capShelving post capAngle iron foot capAngle post protector
Good to know
Commonly supplied with rivet-lock or boltless shelving kits to serve double duty: as feet at the bottom to protect floors, and as caps at the top to cover burred steel edges.
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