Aluminum profiles and connectors – T-slot modular system with 8 and 10 mm slots
Structural T-slot aluminum profiles with 8 and 10 mm slots and connecting elements
Aluminum profiles are the core of the Enprag aluminum profile system: load-bearing T-slot profiles in sizes from 30 × 30 mm to 45 × 90 mm, cut to size up to 6 m long, together with angle brackets, nuts, screws, feet and caps. The KA-4040 profile weighs 1.2 kg/m, and the fasteners have M5–M8 threads. The profiles are compatible with item, Bosch Rexroth, Haberkorn and Alutec systems, so you can also extend existing structures.
Aluminum extrusions 30 × 30 to 45 × 90 mm: which size and slot to choose?
In the aluminium profiles category you will find the KA series in 30 × 30, 30 × 60, 40 × 40 and 40 × 80 mm with a maximum length of 4 m, including the heavy versions KA-4040H and KA-4080H; the aluminum profile 40 x 40 KA-4040 has an 8 mm slot. The MI series is supplied in lengths up to 6 m: MI30x30 B8 with an 8 mm slot and the B10 profiles 40 × 40, 45 × 45 and 45 × 90 mm for a 10 mm slot, for example the aluminum profile 45 x 45 MI45x45L B10. For light frames, thin-walled profiles 40 × 20 × 2 mm and 50 × 30 × 2 mm are available.
T-slot aluminum profiles: which connectors and fasteners to use?
Corners and joints are connected with joints for aluminum profiles – 90° angle brackets from 35 × 28 mm (KBA-30) up to 78 × 36 mm with a 6.5 mm wall (KBA-4080), the 45° angle KBA-30-45, the metal coupling MCB-30 (21 g) or the perpendicular coupling KCH1-30. The fasteners include spring nuts KEE-30 and KEE-40 (M6 and M8), T-slot nuts M5–M8 weighing 3 g and T-head screws 20 mm long. The K-1209E-M8 leveling screw compensates for uneven floors within ±50 mm.
When to choose aluminum profiles instead of a pipe system?
Aluminum profiles are the choice for applications with higher loads and more demanding operation, the pipe modular system wherever versatility and easy reconfiguration are needed; both systems can be combined in one assembly. The profiles are used to build machine guards and fencing with lockable doors – infill panels are held by the KGK-8 and KGL glass insertion bars, 2 m long, and the doors are completed with KGA handles 90–180 mm long. KJ roller track holders for 40 mm profiles are designed for roller tracks.
| Type | Size / range | Parameters | Example model |
|---|---|---|---|
| KA series profiles | 30 × 30 to 40 × 80 mm, max. 4 m | 8 mm slot (KA-4040), heavy H versions | KA-3030, KA-4080H |
| MI series profiles | 30 × 30 to 45 × 90 mm, max. 6 m | 8 mm (B8) or 10 mm (B10) slot | MI40x40L B10, MI45x90L B10 |
| Thin-walled AL profiles | 40 × 20 and 50 × 30 mm, max. 4 m | 2 mm wall | AL profil-50x30x2mm |
| 90° and 45° angle brackets | 35 × 28 to 78 × 36 mm | wall 3.5–6.5 mm | Angle 90° KBA-4080 |
| Nuts and screws | thread M5–M8 | nuts 3–10.2 g, screws 16–20 mm | KEE-40, KDA-8x20 |
| Feet and bases | adjustment ±50 mm | base 38 mm, height 87 mm | K-1209E-M8, KFH-40 |
| Caps, handles, bars | handles 90–180 mm, bars 2 m | black plastic caps | KGA-120, KGL |
Need aluminum profiles cut to size? Enprag supplies profiles cut to size including assembly instructions and a production drawing, or a fully assembled structure; the design and 3D visualization are free of charge, and a sketch with dimensions and load capacity is enough for the first design. Material in stock is delivered within a few days. Contact Enprag.
Frequently asked questions
What aluminum profile sizes and slot widths does Enprag offer?
Enprag aluminum profiles come in 30 × 30, 30 × 60, 40 × 40, 40 × 80, 45 × 45 and 45 × 90 mm with a slot width of 8 or 10 mm. We cut them to size – the KA series up to 4 m, the MI series up to 6 m – so you receive parts ready for assembly.
Are aluminum profiles compatible with item or Bosch Rexroth systems?
Yes, Enprag aluminum profiles with 8 and 10 mm slots are compatible with item, Bosch Rexroth, Haberkorn, Alutec and other systems. You can extend an existing structure without replacing the whole system.
When should I choose aluminum profiles instead of a pipe system?
Choose aluminum profiles for higher loads and more demanding operation, and the pipe system where you need versatility and easy reconfiguration. Enprag combines both systems in one assembly, most often for racks, carts and assembly workstations; custom tables typically carry up to 500 kg, carts up to 1 t.
Can aluminum profiles be used to build machine guards and fencing?
Yes, Enprag builds machine guards and fencing from aluminum profiles, including lockable hinged or sliding doors. Infill panels are held by the KGK-8 and KGL glass insertion bars, 2 m long, and the doors are completed with KGA handles 90–180 mm long.
