How to secure Rack it 600kg standing system to interior stud?

char18

Hello, I have the 600kg Rack it system that I want to secure inside my living room. I will try to find a stud, but are there other options.

I would like to avoid it tipping over if a child grabs it etc.

What do you recommend I use as the system so not sell a kit to secure to wall. Screwing to floor is not an option.

Thank you!

MitchellMc

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @char18. It’s terrific to have you with us and many thanks for your question on installing RACK IT.

The preferred method for securing the RACK IT system is to use the ground-mounting option, as this has been engineered to prevent the unit from toppling over.

If fixing it to the floor isn't possible, RACK IT recommends enlisting the services of a professional to securely fix the unit to the wall. There isn't an engineered wall-mounting system for this racking, so a suitable fixing method needs to be determined for your particular wall.

For example, a masonry wall could potentially use appropriate masonry fixings. With plasterboard over timber studs, a timber bridging piece would likely need to be securely fixed across multiple studs, as it's unlikely the racking itself will conveniently align with enough studs. Once that is in place, then landscape timber screws could be used to fix the unit to the structural wall timbers.

Let me mention @DIYGnome to see if they have any thoughts.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell