Bracket Pricing Per Unit Or Pair
Is the price for a single bracket or a pair?
This is the most critical detail to note: these brackets are sold individually (1 piece), not in pairs. This is because many industrial or commercial installations (like long workbenches) require three or four brackets to span the distance. For a standard folding table or laundry bench, you will need to add two to your cart to get the rated 150kg capacity.
Installing Folding Brackets On Plasterboard
Can I install these onto a plasterboard wall?
Only if you hit the timber studs perfectly. These brackets are rated for heavy loads (150kg/pair), but that rating is useless if the wall anchors pull out. You must fix these into solid structural timber (studs) or masonry (brick/concrete). Do not use hollow wall toggles or plasterboard anchors, as the leverage force from a loaded bench will rip them straight out of the gyprock.
Outdoor Use For Folding Shelf Brackets
Can I use these outdoors for a BBQ shelf?
The finish is a "Grey Prime," which is a durable industrial coating but not marine-grade stainless steel. If installed in a covered alfresco area, they will last well, especially if you paint them with an outdoor-rated metal paint to match your wall. If exposed to direct coastal rain or salt spray, they may eventually show surface rust without extra protection.
Why Folding Shelf Brackets Cost More
Why are these so much more expensive than standard folding brackets?
You are paying for load capacity and safety. Most hardware store brackets are rated to maybe 40kg-50kg and use thin stamped metal that can buckle under a heavy toolbox or laundry basket. The Hebgo is structural steel, rated to 150kg. If you are building a permanent workspace, a fold-down bed, or a heavy laundry bench, this is an investment in safety, not just a bracket.
Locking Folding Brackets In The Up Position
Does it lock securely in the 'Up' position?
Yes. When you lift the benchtop, the bracket arms automatically click into the locked position. You will hear an audible "clunk" as the safety mechanism engages. You don't need to fiddle with pins or screws every time you open it; just lift and it locks, giving you instant confidence that it won't collapse.
Painting Folding Shelf Brackets
Can I paint them to match my wall?
Absolutely. The "Grey Primed" finish is designed specifically to accept top-coats. While they look great in their raw industrial grey state for a garage or workshop, for a laundry or kitchen, you can lightly sand and spray them with a standard metal spray paint (like White or Black) to blend seamlessly into your decor.
