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Fastening Methods
Fastening Method Types
As a way to simplify your decision-making process, it’s easiest to categorize fasteners into two main
groups; internal fasteners and external fasteners. Most of the fastening connections offered by 80/20
fall into one of these two groups and each group has unique attributes and properties.
Internal
Internal connections create strong
bonds between profiles because
in most cases the fastener is
machined into the profile. They
are easy to assemble, require few
parts and are simple to work into
your design.
External
External connections mount to the
outside of the T-slot, strengthen
connection points, and are easy
to implement into the application.
Most external connections are
reconfigurable and can be mounted
anywhere along the T-slot.
FASTENERS
Internal Benefits
• Fastener recessed in T-slot
• Fewer parts
• Easy to assemble
• Easy to incorporate
• Hardware typically included
• Hidden connections available
• Options for infinite positioning
• Typically will not affect
design area
External Benefits
• Mount to T-slot
• Usually no machining required
• Options for infinite positioning
• Easy to implement
• Reconfigurable connections
• Ability for variable angles
• Strengthen connection points
• Assemble with simple hardware
• Options for connecting more
than two profiles
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