Automation
T-slot aluminum profiles are used in a wide array of applications and projects within the automation world, and this isn’t by coincidence. Automation has been achieved through a variety of means such as robotic, hydraulic, and pneumatic solutions. Profile systems provide both the structure and rigidity for your large machine bases, mechanical arms, fixtures and guarding equipment as well as the precision needed for jigs, sensors, safety components, or computer system mounts.
80/20 Provides Modular Solutions for Automation Challenges
80/20 products provide flexibility and adaptability, allowing you to make quick and easy changes today, as well as any future modifications or retrofits. This adjustability also aids ergonomic initiatives, providing solutions tailored to your processes and personnel. Connections are strong and vibration resistant, leading to material longevity and less down time.
80/20 Helps Automation Industries Build:
• Conveyor systems
• Load arms
• Machine frames
• Work cells
• Fixtures
• End-of-arm tooling
• Testing equipment
• Robotic frames
Start Designing for Free
A free standalone software for all experience levels to design with 80/20 products. Easily switch between profiles, fasteners, and more and generate detailed BOMs & drawings.
From Concept to Completion
Our skilled technicians are always available through 80/20’s free design assistance, offering guidance to help you optimize and future-proof your space.
Let Us Build It For You
Construct your framing system on your own or ask for help. You decide whether you want us to assemble it onsite for you or pack and ship your components to make DIY assembly easy for your own team to handle.
Custom to Your Needs
Whether you need one part or 1,000 (or more), you never have to order in certain quantities or meet a minimum requirement before you can place your order.
Need Local Support?
Take advantage of 80/20 services through our network of distribution partners near you. Select from design assistance, on-site visits and ongoing support.
Seamlessly Integrate 80/20 into Your Process
Unlike other alternatives, such as prefabricated or steel assemblies, T-slot profiles provide the customization and longevity you need to save resources and create efficiencies. The T-slot channel creates a safe and integrated process for running power and pneumatics to your equipment and workstations.
Wire Management
Easily organize and conceal wires, power supplies, tubes, and cables with T-slot profiles. Recess them directly within the T-slot channel or mount them on the surface using wire management components. This improves both organization and safety, while also providing a cleaner-looking application.
Modular Frames
T-slotted frames offer inherent modularity, making them ideal for accommodating future changes and evolving needs in your setup. You can support robotics from the ground up using 80/20's robust plates, pedestals, and carts. Even maneuver a robot on a tabletop profile, which provides a versatile work surface with infinite positioning capabilities.
Pressurized Frames
T-slot channels make maintenance simple, ensuring minimal downtime and easy replacement of worn components like motors, gauges, or vacuum systems. 80/20 offers pressure manifold plates, access plates, linear motion bearings, and components to enhance your pneumatic solutions. Use 80/20 to customize any project, from air brake systems to compressed-air engines.
Research shows that an automation system designed with lean in mind can save up to 30% of floor space!
Add Motion to the Process
Whether it’s linear brakes that allow infinite adjustability and positioning, or double-keyed pads that provide motion on both sides of your bearing, stanchions that enable customized angles and precise placement of mounted components, or a panel designed to fit your specific guard and access point, 80/20 has the widest range of products available to ensure lean automation solutions.
Simplify Planning with 80/20 Design Tools
Automation solutions require precise preplanning. 80/20 offers a collection of design softwares to help you save time and optimize your design. IdeaBuilder, a free web-based software, highlights the 80/20 design software offering that also includes plug-ins for popular programs like AutoCAD® and Solidworks®. 80/20 also has a vast CAD library accessible online.
