Molding & Plastics
As the molding and plastics industries grow and expand, you’re tasked with consistently analyzing your production processes to find new ways to become increasingly efficient with fewer materials. Coupled with expectations of fast speed to market and tight timetables, you need solutions that are built for today but with the ability to adapt to tomorrow.
80/20 Solutions Help Solve Manufacturing Challenges
80/20 T-slot profiles provide solutions to manufacturing challenges; used in a variety of applications, aluminum profiles are similar in strength to steel, long-lasting, easily reconfigurable and provide completely customizable applications. Unlike steel or piping, T-slots are easy to clean and maintain, saving time and speeding up production. They are corrosion-resistant and can withstand temperature changes better than alternatives.
80/20 Helps Manufacturers Build:
• Machine frames
• Work cells
• Conveyor systems
• Safety guards
• Material handling carts
• Mobile workstations
• Repair benches
• Enclosures
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.
The Advantage of 80/20 T-slotted Profiles
Commonly used for fixtures, guarding, jigs, machine frames, repair benches and enclosures, the 80/20 T-slot system is a sustainable product that allows you to tailor your design and integrate with existing structures. The profiles also enable you to incorporate tooling plates and blocks, punches, spreaders, and slitters anywhere along the T-slot, reducing changeover times between jobs.
Safety Yellow
Boost safety and visibility in your workspace with 80/20's yellow powder-coated T-slot profiles. The durable, modular design makes adjustments easy as your needs change. You can create enclosures for safety or security using panels or mesh. 80/20 heavy-duty aluminum profiles come in various sizes, perfect for workflows both large and small.
Integration
80/20 profiles are designed for seamless integration with your current setups, offering the flexibility you need for future expansion and evolving operational demands. The innovative T-slot channel lets you conceal wires, cables, and tubes, while also allowing you to position components anywhere along the profile's length.
Mobility
Add casters rated up to 2,200 pounds per wheel for mobility, or use position floor locks to keep things stationary. Leveling feet are chemical resistant, reduce vibration, and can even be anchored. Whatever your needs, 80/20 offers top-to-bottom framing solutions.
Did you know that OSHA has specific guidelines for horizontal injection and thermoforming machines?
Safe Guarding Your Process
The need for comprehensive safety and guarding equipment also poses unique hurdles and opportunities. Plastics processing machines are complex and require protection from nip points, several moving parts, and exposure to both high voltage and temperatures. 80/20 offers a range of products for your specific guarding and enclosure needs to limit your risks, damage, and expenses. 80/20 allows you to custom design a guarding solution or apply an fast and easily assembled ready-made machine guarding solution.
Designed for Efficiency
Every stage in the production lifecycle is important, from concept to completion. This includes material handling of parts, work-in-process, and finished goods. Custom workstations and material handling solutions are most efficient when designed specifically for your resources. 80/20 provides high-quality floor to frame parts that are tailored to your needs; add leveling feet for uneven floors, casters for mobility, or storage bins for organization.