Plate mounting block for 40-series aluminium profiles – M6, 8 mm T-slot

The plate mounting block for 40-series aluminium profiles is a practical mounting component designed for fastening plates, panels and other parts to structural aluminium profiles. The block is fitted directly into an 8 mm wide T-slot, allowing the connection to be made without drilling, milling or tapping the profile.

The product can be used as a plate mounting block, plate holder, panel fixing or Uniblock 40 in structures made from 40-series aluminium profiles. This solution is suitable for creating guards, enclosures, partitions, side panels and other cladding elements mounted to frames made from aluminium profiles.

Uniblock 40 with a factory-installed M6 nut

The block contains a factory-installed M6 nut, into which a suitably selected M6 screw can be inserted. The nut can be moved by 6 mm, making it easier to align its position with the hole in the mounted plate or another structural component.

The ability to move the nut helps to position the mounting point precisely before the screw is finally tightened. The length of the M6 screw must be selected according to the thickness of the mounted plate and the chosen installation method.

Plate mounting block installed by rotating it 90°

Installation of the holder is straightforward and does not require it to be inserted from the end of the profile. Place the block directly at the selected position in the T-slot and then rotate it 90°. After rotation, the component is correctly positioned in the slot of the 40-series profile.

Before tightening the screw, the position of the block can be adjusted to the mounting location of the plate. If the structure is modified later, the mounting can be loosened, moved along the slot or removed without making additional holes in the aluminium profile.

Mounting plates to 40-series aluminium profiles

The block is designed for 40-series aluminium profiles with an 8 mm wide T-slot. It allows plates to be mounted to the outside of the frame and to other structural surfaces where a suitable profile slot is available.

Before purchasing, check the series of the profile being used and the geometry of its slot. The product is designed for 40-series profiles and is not a universal block for all structural systems with a nominal slot width of 8 mm.

Key features of the 40-series plate mounting block

• product type: block for mounting plates and panels,
• material: plastic,
• compatibility: 40-series aluminium profiles,
• slot type: T-slot,
• slot width: 8 mm,
• nut thread: M6,
• nut adjustment range: 6 mm,
• installation method: insertion into the slot and rotation through 90°,
• function: mounting plates, panels and other components to aluminium profiles,
• profile machining: not required.

Installing the plate mounting block in an 8 mm slot

• Cleaning the slot: remove dust, metal filings and other contaminants from the profile slot before installation.
• Positioning the block: insert the block directly into the T-slot at the selected position in the structure.
• Rotating the component: rotate the block by 90° to seat it correctly in the profile slot.
• Adjusting the position: move the block along the slot and align the M6 nut beneath the hole in the plate being mounted.
• Selecting the screw: use an M6 screw with a length suited to the plate thickness and the installation method.
• Tightening: after checking the plate position, tighten the screw evenly.

Before final tightening, check the alignment of the plate and make sure that the block has been correctly rotated and seated in the slot. When mounting larger panels, the number and spacing of the blocks should be matched to the dimensions of the component and the frame structure.

Applications of the plate mounting block

The plate mounting block can be used when building various modular structures from 40-series aluminium profiles, such as:

• machine guards and enclosures,
• side and rear panels of structures,
• partitions and lightweight technical enclosures,
• workstations and assembly stations,
• workshop and industrial tables,
• frames for equipment and technical installations,
• racking and storage structures,
• transport trolleys and mobile workstations,
• components of production and assembly lines,
• industrial automation structures,
• laboratory and inspection stations,
• custom projects made from 40-series profiles.

Advantages of the Uniblock 40 plate holder

• allows plates and other components to be mounted to aluminium profiles,
• is designed for 40-series profiles with an 8 mm T-slot,
• has a factory-installed M6 nut,
• allows the nut to be moved by 6 mm,
• is installed by simply rotating it through 90°,
• does not need to be inserted from the end of the profile,
• does not require drilling, milling or tapping the profile,
• allows the position to be adjusted before tightening,
• allows the plate to be repositioned or removed later,
• makes it easier to build modular guards, panels and enclosures,
• can be used in industrial, workshop and general-purpose structures.

Practical panel mounting for 40-series profiles

The plate mounting block for 40-series aluminium profiles is a functional accessory for installing panels and other components in an 8 mm T-slot. Installation by rotating the block through 90°, the factory-installed M6 nut and its 6 mm adjustment range make it easier to position and fasten the plate without additional machining of the profile.

Uniblock 40 is a practical addition to modular frames, machine guards, workstations, racking and other structures where adjustable and subsequently removable mounting of plates to aluminium profiles is required.