What are the difference in the Faztek T-Slot 'series'?
Faztek offers three different series of T-Slotted Extrusion products. Each series varies by the size of T-Slotted Extrusions, part dimensions and typical applications. Below is a brief description of each series.
15 Series
The 15 Series line of T-Slotted Extrusions is the most popular. It is a fractional/english category with profile sizes range from
1.5" x 1.5" to 3.0" x 6.0". Typical applications include machine enclosures, perimeter guards, safety fencing, robot guards, workstations, material handling units, machine bases, test stands, conveyors and much more.
All 15 Series T-Slotted Extrusion profiles have a .320" T-slot opening, with exception to the profiles containing a 'QE' prefix, which have a .315" opening. Any component beginning with "15" is designed for use with the 15 Series T-Slotted Extrusions.
10 Series
The 10 Series line of T-Slotted Extrusions is a fractional/english category typically used in light-duty applications, such as machine guarding, end of arm tooling, small bases, robot stands and test stations. Profiles are offered in
1.0" x 1.0", 1.0 x 2.0", 1.0" x 3.0", 2.0" x 2.0".
All 10 Series T-Slotted Extrusion profiles have a .25" T-slot opening. Any component beginning with "10" is designed for use with the 10 Series T-Slotted Extrusions.
40 Series
The 40 Series line of T-Slotted Extrusions is a metric category based on 40mm increments. Available in 40mm x 40mm and 40mm x 80mm. This series is commonly used for machine enclosures, perimeter guards, safety fencing, robot guards, workstations, material handling units, machine bases, test stands, conveyors and much more.
All 40 Series T-Slotted Extrusion profiles have a 8.13mm T-slot opening. Any component beginning with "40" is designed for use with the 40 Series T-Slotted Extrusions.
This is a fairly new and rapidly growing series...watch for new T-Slotted Extrusion profiles and T-Slot components!
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