This metric fastener features a reduced head height of 1.5mm or less, allowing it to sit nearly flush against surfaces to prevent interference with moving parts in tight clearances. Its primary function is to secure mechanical components together without obstructing adjacent motion paths. It is designed for precise mechanical builds and structural assemblies with limited overhead space, such as securing brackets, plates, and V-slot wheels in 3D printers and CNC machines to avoid gantry or belt collisions. Additionally, it integrates into aluminium extrusion T-slot profiles and compact electronic devices to maintain space efficiency.

Socket Cap Screws are high strength fasteners, with an Internal Hex or Allen drive style and cylindrical barrel-shaped head. The head diameter is typically 1.5 times or more, the diameter of the screw thread.

This carbon steel sliding T-nut acts as an anchoring point designed for insertion into the end channels of 40 Series T-Slot aluminium extrusions. Featuring a thicker profile than standard variants, the component maximises screw-to-thread engagement to secure structural cross-members and hardware parts within a modular frame. It accommodates metric fastener sizes ranging from M4 to M8, making it suitable for both temporary and permanent mechanical joints in CNC machines, 3D printers, robotics, and industrial instrumentation layouts.

Compatible With

This structural fastening hardware is a nickel-plated carbon steel roll-in T-nut featuring an integrated spring-loaded ball bearing retention mechanism and an elongated body thickness designed to maximise thread engagement. The component functions as a self-aligning friction interface within internal profile channels, resisting gravity-induced sliding to facilitate the pre-positioning and anchoring of adjacent cross-members without requiring framework disassembly. Available in standard M4, M5, M6, and M8 metric thread variations, the nut distributes localized clamping stress evenly across external profile slots, making it suitable for securing linear rails, actuator brackets, custom tool gantry plates, and modular workspace fixtures within 40 Series T-Slot aluminium profile systems utilised in precision CNC machines, industrial 3D printers, and automated robotic sub-assemblies.

Compatible With

Introducing the Maker Store Type 30 T-Track, a highly versatile and fully customizable solution for woodworking, metalworking, and industrial applications. Its innovative profile features:

• Slotted Channel to allow mounting bolts to be flush with the T-Track.
• V-Groove to simplify drill alignment

Specifications:

• Spacing Between T-Track Edge and First Hole = 20mm
• Spacing Between T-Track Holes  = 243.35mm
• Hole Diameter = 5mm

The hole spacing configuration is compatible with a 1500mm FORTIS CNC Machine.

This 16mm MDF Sheet (Medium-Density Fibreboard)  is part of the Spoiler Board for FORTIS Router CNC - 1000x1000mm, 1000x1500mm, 1000x1500mm and 1500 x 3000mm.

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Our Hold Down Clamp - Type 30 T-Track is an easy to use hold down clamp that fits into the T-Slot tracks and fastens quickly with the turn of the hand knob nut, providing firm clamping.