This square T-slot aluminium profile is an extruded section built around a modular slot system. Its cross section carries eight open T-slots, so standard T-nuts, brackets, connector plates and fasteners can be positioned and tightened along the faces of the profile. Because the slots are open, parts can be slid in from the end of the profile or dropped in from the side before they are secured.
The profile is supplied with an anodized surface treatment. Anodizing forms a protective oxide layer on the aluminium, giving the extrusion a uniform, slightly matte appearance that is easy to clean and that helps the surface stand up to ordinary handling and normal indoor conditions. The finish also keeps the look of the profile consistent from piece to piece.
Open slots on the outer faces mean that frames can be assembled, adjusted and taken apart again with hand tools. Nuts and connector plates sit inside the slot and are tightened in position, so joints can be loosened and moved without drilling new holes in the profile. With slots on several faces, there are more places to mount brackets, panels, feet, handles and accessories than on a profile that carries slots on fewer sides.
These are the kinds of structures that change over time. Because the slot geometry follows a common standard, brackets and slot nuts from one assembly can often be reused when a frame is rebuilt, extended or moved. That makes the profile a practical choice for workshops, laboratories and production areas where equipment is rearranged from time to time.
The extrusion can be cut, drilled and tapped with ordinary metalworking tools. Cut ends are usually left as cut or lightly touched up, while the anodized faces are best protected during handling so that they do not pick up scratches. It helps to keep the slots aligned from piece to piece when a frame is laid out, so that brackets and panels line up cleanly at the corners.
If you are planning a frame, a workstation or a guarding system and would like to talk about the section, the slot layout or the length you need, please send us your drawing, sketch or a short description. We are glad to review it and to answer any questions about this square T-slot aluminium profile.
Material & Temper | Aluminum Alloy 6063-T5,6061-T6 |
Surface Treatment | Anodizing, powder coating, electrophoresis, wood grain, polishing, brushing, sandblasting, etc. |
Colour | Silver or black |
Grade | 6000 series |
Slot Width | 8.2 mm |
Weight | 2.8 kg/m |
Mass of Inertia | lx: 32.40 cm4 ly: 32.40 cm4 |
Section Modulus | zx: 10.80 cm3 zy: 10.80 cm3 |
T-slot width | 8.2mm |
T-slot height | 9.2mm |
Section size | 60 mm × 60 mm |
Hole | φ6.8mm |
Thickness of diagonal bar | 2.2 mm |
Wall thickness | 2.2 mm |
Fabrication | Die designing→Die making→Smelting&alloying→QC→Extruding → Cutting → Heat Treatment→QC→Surface treatment→QC→Packing→ QC→Shipping→After Sale Service |
Deep Processing | Precision cutting/CNC / Punching / Checking / Tapping / Drilling /Milling |
Certification | ISO9001 |