80 20 T Slot Framing
80 20 T Slot Framing
T-slot structural framing is a framing system consisting of lengths of square or rectangular extruded aluminum, typically 6105-T5 aluminium alloy, with a T-slot down the centerline of one or more sides. It is also known as 80/20 framing, after the company 80/20, Inc., one of the prominent T-slot framing brands, the name of which is based on the 80/20 principle. While there is no published standard defining this framing system, manufacturers have settled into two categories of product comprising several series each that is generally intercompatible across manufacturers.
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T-slot framing is divided into metric and fractional (imperial) categories. The T-slot is always centered along the long-axis of the piece. Pieces are available in each series with a square cross-section. Rectangular cross sections are available as well which measure x by 2x (where x is the defined width) - e.g. 40mx80mm for 40 series.
2020 is a 2.00” x 2.00” fractional 10 series square T-slot profile with eight open T-slots, two on each 2.00” face. The profile has align-a-grooves to assist in alignment when connecting profiles. The 2020 profile is compatible with 10 series fasteners and has a center cavity that can be pressurized up to 150 psi.
Profile type | Profile name | Profile size |
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fractional | 10 series | 1' |
15 series | 1.5' | |
metric | 20 series | 20 mm |
25 series | 25 mm | |
30 series | 30 mm | |
40 series | 40 mm | |
45 Series | 45 mm |
CAD model of a rotating T-nut used with aluminium T-slots/ T-track/ extrusions
T-nut (red) installed in a T-Slot