Description
Technical Overview
The 4 Hole Panel Mount Steel Bracket – 30 Series M8 secures flat panels – acrylic sheets, composite boards, or aluminium plate – to 30 series T-slot aluminium extrusion frames. It clamps to the panel edge with four M8 fixing points, distributing clamping load evenly and preventing panel rotation under load. As a result, it suits heavier panels and applications requiring higher clamping force over a two-hole bracket.
Within a T-slot frame, the steel construction also provides high tensile stiffness and resistance to deformation under sustained panel weight or impact loading. Furthermore, the bracket mounts without drilling the panel itself, making it a reversible and adjustable panel retention solution.
Applications
The 4 Hole Panel Mount Steel Bracket – 30 Series M8 secures heavier flat panels and sheet materials to 30 series aluminium extrusion assemblies. For example, typical applications include safety enclosure panels, heavy polycarbonate machine guards, transparent CNC enclosure windows, industrial automation housings, and large sheet panels requiring four-point retention to prevent rotation or flex under load.
In a frame assembly, it pairs with 30 series sliding T-slot nuts and M8 cap head bolts for tool-free panel repositioning along the profile. For lighter panels or M6-threaded builds, the 2 Hole Panel Mount Steel Bracket – 30 Series, M6 is a direct alternative with two fixing points per bracket.
Technical Specifications
Dimensional Drawing
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 26 | ⌀8.5 | 3 | ⌀6 |
All measurements are in millimetres
Maker Store Tips and Tricks
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- Load T-nuts into the extrusion slot before fitting the panel – access is restricted once adjacent frame members are in place.
- Snug all four M8 bolts lightly, align the panel, then tighten in a cross pattern to ensure even clamping across the bracket face.
- For large panels, space multiple brackets at regular intervals along the panel edge to prevent bowing under gravity or vibration.
- The four-hole pattern is recommended for panels heavier than approximately 2-3 kg or where anti-rotation retention is required.
- Confirm panel thickness is compatible with the bracket clearance before assembly.
