TSLOTS come directly from us — the extruder: Bonnell Aluminum! In fact, TSLOTS are the only T-slotted aluminum extrusion actually sold by the people who make the product. Other companies use multiple.
The T-slot Extruded Aluminum Advantage For thousands of years humans have been fabricating useful, pleasing furnishings and other structures for the home and workplace out of an impressive range of materials, including straw, mud, stone, wood, brick, iron, steel, and other metals of various sorts. Plastic, Direct T-Slot Frame, Door Handle (TXS101) – The plastic door handle is ideal for T-slot frame doors on guards or shields. Handles bolt directly to doors and panels using two 1/4-20 screws and two T-nuts (sold separately). TSLOTS by Bonnell Aluminum are the leading T-slotted aluminum extrusions manufactured, distributed and sold by an aluminum extruder. That means you get the most consistent quality and one of the most extensive offerings in the industry.
- Metric T Slot Aluminum Profiles
- Connectors
- Fasteners
- Accessories
- Frame to Floor
- Panel Accessories
- CarboSix Carbon Fiber
A major advantage of using modular aluminum framing over welded steel is that the t-slot that allows infinite mounting locations for accessories. Common examples of these are in-fill panels, interlock switches, pneumatic or electronic components, mechanical components, etc. Depending on the profile series chosen you can select a wide variety of thread sizes to best fit the component you are trying to mount. The hardware is typically categorized by a t-slot width designator within the product ID that will allow a fast understanding of commonality with a particular profile size.
Ex: TN10M6 - a t-nut for the 10mm wide t-slot that is found on 40mm profiles and up and will show a symbol. Also, this t-nut has an M6 thread and will work on any profile showing the corresponding t-slot symbol allowing fast reference.
Once the t-slot width is identified it’s a simple choice for thread size based on the component being mounted & the style of fastener desired. The most common fastener type is the t-nut. This is a post-assembly or drop-in style that can be inserted anywhere the t-slot is available. This series nut has an elliptical shoulder which, with a 90° turn, aligns within the upper portion of the t-slot & locks into the t-slot with a strong, vibration proof & electrically conductive connection.
Roll-in or Drop-in t-slot nuts function in a similar fashion with the additional benefit of having either a leaf-spring, ball-spring or set-screw for retaining their position in the t-slot. This is very beneficial when used for mounting table-tops or surface mounted plates as you don’t want these fasteners to move when the top is un-bolted. These also hold their position when used in a vertical t-slot & won’t slide down or fall out.
T-Bolts are commonly used & function just as the t-nuts do in that they have a similar shaped head with the locking feature & a male thread available in various lengths. Use the –“W” suffix & a flange nut will be included to assist in the mounting of your clad-on panel or other equipment. As you can see below, here are all the aluminum fastener types we carry.
Fastener Types We Carry
• Roll-In Nuts
• Drop-In T-Nuts
• T-Bolts
• T-Slot Nuts
T-Nuts: -Different components can be fastened to the t-slot. This could be removable panels, switches, etc. |
Roll-in T-nuts (Ball-Spring): -Made for metric profiles. Roll-in T-nuts (Leaf-Spring): - Made for metric and inch profiles. |
Square T-nuts: -Made for metric profiles. |
Drop-in T-nuts (Leaf-spring): -Made for inch profiles Drop-in T-nuts (Ball-Spring): -Made for inch profiles. Drop-in T-nuts (Set Screw): -Made for inch profiles. |
T-slot Nuts (Slide-in): -Made for metric profiles. |
Standard T-nuts: -Made for inch profiles. |
Economy T-nuts: -Made for inch profiles. |
Double Economy T-nuts: -Made for inch profiles. |
T-bolts: -Made for both metric and inch profiles. |
What can a track table do for you?
- Hold stock down
- Keep stock from sliding
- Sand your work pieces
- Frame with pocket holes
- Finish your projects
- Hand plane larger work pieces
- And a whole lot more!
The Double Cut Universal Track Comes in three Lengths and includes:
T Bar Handle Slot Re2
24' Length Track - Item #10621
- 2 ea. 24' Track
- 1 ea. Intersection Kit
- Mounting Screws
- Instruction Manual
36' Length Track - Item #10622
- 2 ea. 36' Track
- 1 ea. Intersection Kit
- Mounting Screws
- Instruction Manual
T Slot Handle
T Slot Crank Handle
48' Length Track - Item #10623
T Slot Handle
- 2 ea. 48' Track
- 1 ea. Intersection Kit
- Mounting Screws
- Instruction Manual