Learning the definition of “What is a T-Slotted Aluminum Extrusion?” and how it relates to building industrial machine guarding

A T-Slotted Aluminum Extrusion is a modular profile with a cross-sectional area creating slots for various panel types and fasteners for connection methods and accessories to be adapted to. One of the common materials this profile is made from is 6063-T6 aluminum and has a a clear anodize finish for corrosion resistant protection and does not rust.

The benefits of using T-Slotted Aluminum Extrusion for machine guarding are the engineered modularity features for creating custom designs specific to each application, the lightweight but high-profile strength, the versatility of expanding framework and adding accessories, and the great aesthetic look. Aluminum is easily cut, machined, and configured and can be done in a machine shop or configured in the field to aid in creating a proper fit. This profile is also compatible with other T-Slot profiles allowing for easier integration or replacement of current projects.

Uses for this material is designing, building, and installing machine safety systems to improve workplace safety lowering a worker’s exposure to hazardous areas such as pinch points. Safety should be valued as the number one priority, but time can be an excuse as to why this is de-prioritized. Due to the benefits, this can speed up the time of building machine guarding for your facility.

Shawn Mantel is the owner and co-author of the @powersafeautomation blog posts, where he helps to educate and spark ideas with workers on how to improve workplace safety through turnkey safety guarding solutions.

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Originally published at http://powersafeautomation.wordpress.com on November 3, 2020.