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Glossary
Countersink To chamfer a screw hole to allow the screw head to remain level with the mounting surface.
Cross Clamp A stanchion block used to connect two tubes at right angles.
Cross Flat Plate A pre-drilled plate used to connect profiles that intersect at right angles.
Deburr To remove a sharp edge from a machined surface.
Double Flange A part with two opposing projections, commonly used for attachment to other surfaces.
Double T-Nut A T-nut containing two threaded holes with centerlines that match those of flat plates, used to speed
up assembly.
Drill Jig A fixture used for drilling perpendicular access holes.
Drop Lock An 80/20 T-slot profile design feature that consists of a 2° decline in the T-slot flange. When a
fastener is tightened to or beyond the necessary torque, the flange will press up to the adjoining
profile, creating pressure that tightly holds the two bars together.
Dynamic Pivot Nub An anchoring block fastened to the T-slot allowing mounted profiles full 180-degree motion,
perpendicular to or parallel with the T-slot.
End Cap A black plastic cover for the profile end.
End Fastener A connecting clip and screw that provides a clean, hidden 90° connection for T-slot profiles.
Ergonomics An applied science concerned with arranging things people interact with efficiently and safely.
FBHSCS Flanged Button Head Socket Cap Screw.
FDA The United States Food and Drug Administration.
FHSCS Flat Head Socket Cap Screw.
Flange A rib or rim for strength, for guiding, or for attaching to another object.
Flange Mount Caster A caster with a pre-drilled flange to mount to a base plate.
Flat Plate A pre-drilled joining plate or corner bracket used to connect profiles.
Floor Mount Base Plate A pre-drilled bracket assembly used to anchor an application to the floor.
Friction Hinge A hinge that holds doors open at variable angles to provide hands-free access for vertical-lifting
smaller doors.
Gusset A supported 45-degree angled bracket used to connect profiles at right angles.
HDPE High Density Polyethylene.
High Pressure Laminate A high strength, durable material used for workstations, countertops, and other work surfaces.
Inside Corner Bracket A pre-drilled angled fastener used to connect profiles at right angles.
Jam Nut A hex nut used to fix the height position of a threaded leveling foot or caster in the end of a profile.
“L” Structural Pivot Arm A pre-drilled angled fastener used to connect profiles to pivot nubs.
Leveling/Anchoring Base Plate A pre-drilled and tapped plate used to mount both leveling feet and floor anchor bolts to a profile
frame.
LHSCS Low Head Socket Cap Screw.
Lift-Off Hinge An aluminum hinge designed to allow door panels to be removed easily by lifting the door while open.
It also utilizes two pin lengths to facilitate fast, easy door replacement.
Linear Bearing A slide that allows in-line motion using the T-slotted frame as a rail, and UHMW-PE bearing pads as
guides. Patented by 80/20 ® .
Linear Bearing Brake Hole A precisely located hole that allows for attachment of brake hardware to the bearing housing.
Linear Bearing Brake Kit The hardware kit consisting of a handle, washer, and T-slot stud used to fix the position of a linear
bearing.
Locking Grabber Handle A cabinet latch used for panel doors that locks with a key.
Mesh Retainer An anchoring bracket that attaches wire cloth or expanded metal panels to a T-slot frame.
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