TSLOTS come in both fractional
and metric sizes. However, the majority of the supporting components
are fractional and are designed to retrofit other types of t-slotted
products. If you want further details regarding how TSLOTS can be
used to replace other t-slotted products, please give us a call.
Aesthetically TSLOTS may be the best t-slotted product
offered in the market because of its smooth surface finish and all
of the profiles are extruded on Futura's extrusion presses. This
allows us to quality check every batch of extrusions.
Below is technical information relating to the TSLOTS
product offering.
TSLOTS allow manufacturers to quickly build and
rebuild structures in a cost effective way. There is no need to
weld anything. Simply loosen the connectors and move them where
you want.
TSLOTS EXTRUSION ADVANTAGES
- Linear adjustment in X, Y, and Z axis
- All TSLOTS are on 1/2", 3/4", 1",
or 1 1/2" centerlines
- Use standard fractional or metric sized centerlines
- Lightweight and easy to use
- Stocked in 240" lengths
- Add to your design or change it at any time -
flexibility is the key
EXTRUSION SPECIFICATIONS
- Alloy - 6063*, T6 Temper
- As an extruder, there are many other alloys that
we can extrude. If your application calls for a different alloy,
let us know and we can extrude it for you.
- Yield Strength (0.2% proof test) - Mpa = 200
Ksi = 29
- Tensile Strength - Mpa = 230 Ksi = 33
- Elongation A5 minimum 10%
- Elongation A10 minimum 8%
- Elasticity E approximately 10x10^6 psi or 10,000,000
psi (or lbs/sq. in)
- Hardness - Webster Model "B" 11-12
- Flatness - .004" per inch of width
- Straightness - .0125" per foot of length,
not to exceed .120 over 20 feet of length
- Twist - Twist per foot of length does not exceed
.25 degrees and total twist over 20 feet of length does not exceed
1.5 degrees
SPRING LOCK FEATURE
All TSLOTS structural extrusions have a 2°
taper that spring locks fasteners as they are tightened. Fasteners
will not loosen, even under heavy vibration.
FASTENER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
The table indicates the amount of torque needed
in foot lbs. to activate the 2° drop lock feature of the extrusion.
The nut and bolt combination is pre-loaded when tightened to the
minimum torque rating. The pre-loaded state makes a vibration
proof connection.
| FASENTER DESCRIPTION |
TESTED EXTRUSION |
LBS. TORQUE MIN. FT |
LBS. TORQUE MAX. FT |
| 5/16 - 18 FBHSCS or BHSCS |
1.5" x 1.5" |
15 |
20 |
| Econ T-slot stud, washer and hex nut |
1.5" x 1.5" |
20 |
25 |
| Anchor Fastener and Standard T-nut |
1.5" x 1.5" |
17 |
22 |
| End Fastener |
1.5" x 1.5" |
17 |
22 |
| 1/4 - 20 FBHSCS or BHSCS |
1.5" x 1.5" |
12 |
17 |
| 1/4 - 20 FBHSCS End Fastener |
1.5" x 1.5" |
13 |
18 |
| 10 - 32 SHCS or BHSCS |
1.5" x 1.5" |
9 |
13 |
ALUMINUM ALLOY
An aluminum extrusion alloy is a predetermined
mixture of one or more elements together iwth aluminum to be heated
and hydraulically pressed through an extrusion die. Some common
elements alloyed with aluminum include Copper, Magnesium, Manganese,
Chromium, Silicon, Iron, Nickel, and Zinc. TSLOTS are extruded
using a 6063 alloy. The major alloying elements for this alloy
include Mg .45% - 9% and Si .20% - 6%
ANODIZING
Anodizing is an electrochemical process that thickens
and toughens the naturally occurring protective oxide. The resulting
finish makes a corrosion resistant extrusion. TSLOTS extrusions
have an etched anodized finish that is .15 - .25 mil.
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