Name: Sliding T-Nut
SKU: HARD-TNUT-SLIDING
Availability: InStock

Sliding T-Nut

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This Sliding T-Nut fit all our V-Slot aluminium extrusion. They are thicker and more ‘solid’ than our standard t-nuts. The extra thickness allows for greater screw to thread contact and thus tighter and firmer fastening.

These T-Nuts can be easily used for in all sorts of builds such as 3D printers, CNC machines, Robotics, Measuring equipment and instrumentation as well as Other Machinery that are made out of aluminium extrusions.

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Description

Technical Overview

Engineers use the V-Slot Sliding T-Nut as a heavy-duty fastening component to ensure secure mounting within compatible linear rail systems. Because manufacturers engineer this component specifically to fit all V-Slot aluminium extrusions, the sliding nut drops directly into the extrusion channel and immediately establishes a robust internal threaded connection. Furthermore, it features a thickened cross-section compared to standard variants. Consequently, this extra thickness offers deep thread engagement that easily handles greater torque and distributes loads effectively. Ultimately, this structural rigidity provides an essential anchor point for brackets, plates, and structural components within precision mechanical frameworks.

Applications

Engineers primarily deploy these V-Slot Sliding T-Nuts in high-precision structural framing applications that utilize aluminium extrusions. In practice, these components provide reliable structural connections in both linear motion systems and heavy-duty mechanical assemblies. For instance, common use cases include structural joints in 3D printers, CNC routers, industrial robotics, precision measuring equipment, and laboratory instrumentation. Additionally, operators frequently select them for environments where repeatable alignment and exceptional clamping force must actively resist intense vibration or high dynamic loads.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Value
Material	Carbon Steel
Length	9.7mm
Width	9.8mm
Height	4.5mm
Thread Sizes & Pitch Options	M3 Thread (0.5mm Coarse Pitch) M4 Thread (0.7mm Coarse Pitch) M5 Thread (0.8mm Coarse Pitch) M6 Thread (1.0mm Coarse Pitch)
Compatibility	All standard V-Slot aluminium extrusions

Maker Store Tips and Tricks

Ensure the sliding nut is fully seated horizontally inside the V-Slot channel prior to tightening the mating screw to ensure proper load distribution.
Avoid over-torqueing smaller thread options like M3 to prevent stripping the screw threads during high-tension assembly.
Use a mild thread-locking fluid on the fastener if installing these nuts into high-vibration applications like CNC or 3D printing gantries.