Description
Technical Overview
The Floor Mount Base Plate – 40 Series actively anchors 40 series aluminium extrusions directly to flat floor surfaces. By doing so, this structural interface component immediately provides vital stability for your vertical profiles and framework assemblies. Furthermore, it significantly reinforces the structural integrity of the entire mechanical system. To achieve this, we construct this durable base plate from high-strength steel. Additionally, a grey powder coating continuously protects the surface from corrosion over time. For seamless integration, the design incorporates eight integrated slot-mounting holes, which ensure a straightforward attachment to your aluminium extrusion profiles. Meanwhile, four distinct $\varnothing\text{14mm}$ floor-mounting holes firmly secure the entire framework to the ground within industrial and commercial environments.
Applications
Engineers extensively utilize the Floor Mount Base Plate – 40 Series for permanent structural anchoring in industrial automation, material handling, and workshop frameworks. Primarily, you install this component to lock aluminium extrusion assemblies tightly to flat ground surfaces. Consequently, this firm connection effectively prevents tipping, shifting, or structural misalignment during heavy operation. For example, assembly teams regularly rely on these plates to secure vertical pillars and heavy extrusion structures directly to the facility floor. Moreover, these components successfully create highly stable, vibration-resistant bases for sensitive machine frames and busy workstations. In addition to these uses, you can easily build robust support structures and structural legs for industrial equipment. Finally, these plates implement rigid floor anchoring for safety guarding, perimeter fencing, and machinery enclosures.
Floor Mount Base Plate Technical Drawings:
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | kg |
| 140 | 180 | Φ14 | 81 | R5 | 4 | 40 | 40 | 115 | 1.20 |
Maker Store Tips and Tricks
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Ensure the aluminium extrusion is properly aligned and flush against the plate surface before fully tightening the profile mounting fasteners.
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Periodically inspect the tightness of the floor anchor bolts in high-vibration environments or machinery setups to prevent structural shifting.
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*Recommended Screw Length is 16mm
What makes T-Slots such an easy assembly task?
Building frames out of T-Slot extrusions is easy because they eliminate the need for specialised tools or welding, simplifying the assembly process. Building frames using T-Slot Linear Rail will require;
- 40 Series T-Slot Extrusions: These are the main structural components, usually made of aluminium, with slots along their lengths that allow you to easily connect various parts and accessories.
- 40 Series Brackets and Connectors: These are specialised components designed to fit into the T-Slot extrusions and secure them together at various angles. They include corner brackets, T-nuts, L-shaped brackets, and other connectors.
- Fasteners: Bolts, screws, and nuts are required to attach the brackets and connectors to the T-Slot extrusions securely.
- Tools: Basic hand tools like wrenches, Allen keys (hex keys), and screwdrivers are necessary for assembly. Additionally, a saw may be needed to cut the T-Slot extrusions to your desired lengths.
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