Description
Technical Overview
The Drop-In T-Bolt – 30 Series M6 10 Pack offers a 10-piece set of steel nickel-plated T-head fasteners designed for quick mid-slot insertion in the T-slot channel of 30 Series aluminium extrusion. Specifically, each fastener features a T-shaped head that drops directly through the slot opening and subsequently rotates 90 degrees to lock firmly behind the slot flanges. Consequently, this mechanism functions as an integrated bolt-and-T-nut in a single component. To facilitate simple assembly, an M6 threaded shank extends above the slot face so you can securely attach brackets, accessories, and frame components.
Because the drop-in action eliminates the separate T-nut step altogether, it provides much faster assembly and reduces the number of loose parts. Furthermore, a single 10-piece pack perfectly suits builds that require multiple fastening points, thereby covering a full project without the hassle of repeated single-piece ordering.
Applications
Builders typically use the Drop-In T-Bolt – 30 Series M6 10 Pack to attach brackets, mounting hardware, accessories, and structural components to 30 Series T-slot aluminium extrusion without requiring a separate T-nut. In addition, these fasteners work seamlessly with standard M6 nuts. For example, common applications include attaching frame brackets, adjustable stops, cable trays, machine guards, sensor mounts, and any 30 Series hardware where you prefer quick drop-in bolt access over pre-loading a standard T-nut.
In particular, these T-bolts excel at mid-run additions to already assembled extrusion frames where you cannot practically end-load a Sliding T-Nut – 30 Series, 10 Pack. Instead of dismantling the frame, you simply insert the T-bolt directly into the slot. From there, you can connect a bracket or M6 threaded component directly to the channel, completely removing the need for a separate T-nut and bolt combination.
Technical Specifications
Dimensional Drawing
| A | B | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 8 | M6 | 12mm, 16mm, 20mm, 25mm |
All measurements are in millimetres
Maker Store Tips and Tricks
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- To insert: drop the T-head into the slot opening, then rotate 90° – the head flanges will engage behind the slot lips and lock the bolt in position.
- Hold the shank to prevent the bolt from rotating back when threading a nut or bracket onto the shank.
- T-bolts can be inserted at any accessible slot opening along the profile length – no end access required.
- Use a flat washer under the nut when clamping soft materials or large-clearance holes to distribute clamping load.
- Confirm the T-head dimensions are compatible with the 30 Series 9.4mm slot profile before ordering – different series profiles have different slot mouth dimensions.
