Lean Manufacturing Can Thrive in an Adaptive Environment
Increasing value while reducing waste and resources required to carry out tasks is what lean manufacturing principles are all about. This ethos has never been more important as companies focus on continuous improvement and innovation while they face rising material costs, labor shortages, inflation, and tariffs. As Industry 4.0 takes hold, championed by artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation, following lean principles for manufacturing will allow companies to adapt to change. This means finding new ways to work, being proactive in resolving challenges, and investing in flexible systems that can scale in response to whatever the future holds.
80/20 Helps Lean Manufacturers Build Solutions:
• Conveying systems
• Flow racks
• Desks, tables, and chairs
• Mobile workstations
• Pick and place systems
• Machine frames
• End-of-arm tooling devices
How 80/20 Boosts Benefits of Lean Manufacturing
Whether you run lean manufacturing for large-scale operations or for a small business, our T-slot aluminum framing systems help you prioritize efficiency while still evolving with business needs.
Infinite Positions
Our components and profile shapes allow for infinite positioning of accessories and devices like sensors, valves, robotic arms, motors, safety controls, barcode scanners, and more. You can seamlessly integrate these devices into your workflows, run tubes and wires inside the T-slot channel, and even add pressurization to your frame or workstation to maintain and regulate desired pressure levels.
Lean Solutions
The right T-slot aluminum profile system helps you meet new production demands, enhance workspace flexibility, and improve worker safety. Design new solutions and configurations that weren’t possible before.
Modularity
Instead of large linked systems, our interchangeable units can be easily moved from one area to another as often as needed. When your workflows, processes, products, or teams change, then your systems and accessories can be reconfigured. The systems are also scalable; you can add to them as you grow. Start with a basic framework and expand as requirements advance.
What Makes 80/20 Different?
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 understand data center design. Through 80/20’s free design assistance services, they’re always available to make suggestions to help you optimize and futureproof 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.
Fast-Paced Work Calls for Lean Manufacturing Solutions
Lean manufacturers that drive operational excellence and respond quickly to disruptions will come out ahead: less downtime, higher production throughput, less waste, and the ability to pivot to meet changing needs. When work happens at this tempo, it must be supported by lean manufacturing principles and an environment that empowers employees to contribute their very best.
To Stay Relevant, Lean Manufacturing Must Evolve
• As robotics, automation, and AI are integrated into workflows, this technology is changing the way employees finish tasks and where they focus their efforts.
• Consumer behavior is harder than ever to predict, so manufacturing environments must be easily reconfigured to adapt to changing production needs without impacting uptime.
• As new workers join the ranks to replace retiring employees, plants must create workplaces that support training and engagement and encourage workers to own processes and contribute to success.
• The demand is strong for business practices that prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives to reduce waste and improve worker health and well-being.
74% of lean manufacturers report productivity gains of over 40% without intensive capital investment.
Aluminum Framing that Reinforce Lean Manufacturing
Reconfigurable T-slot aluminum framing systems can help manufacturers create their own lean manufacturing solutions. Whether you want to create safety barriers, modular zones that evolve with production, or support robotic arms and pick-and-place machines, you can design whatever you and your team can dream up.
Lean Manufacturing Strategies for Better Profitability Are Powered by T-Slot Systems
Support your lean principles for manufacturing with modular, reconfigurable solutions that are easy to assemble, durable, and cost-effective. Align testing, production, packing and shipping, and workstation areas with production goals and employee needs to lower costs and support faster manufacturing.
Efficient Workspace
T-slot aluminum framing components optimize your space so you realize the benefits of lean manufacturing for production efficiency. Because these systems are adjustable and reusable, you can design projects to fit the dimensions and requirements you need today—and then use those components again and again to support changes like new product lines, updated testing protocols, or new technology. A straightforward assembly process lets your team build and reconfigure quickly so operations aren’t disrupted. Only a few simple hand tools are required; no special skills or equipment are needed to construct your system.
Optimize Workflows
Our modular systems allow you to build tailored lean manufacturing solutions that are made specifically for your environment, workflows, and employees. There’s no need to try to make off-the-shelf components work when you can get exactly what you want. Our T-slot aluminum framing components are just as durable and strong as steel. But they also offer benefits that steel can’t: They don’t corrode, aren’t as heavy to maneuver, and don’t require long-term maintenance, such as painting or protective coatings.