Types of profile connections
Various methods of joining aluminum structural profiles...
Long-screw connection
This is a joint in which the head of the Allen screw is located in a slot away from the profile being joined. The long-screw joint is a very popular method. The main advantages of this solution are its ease of installation and the rigidity of the joint. For the 45 module with an 8 mm groove, we will drill a hole using a step drill with a diameter of D = 8.5 mm and a countersink for the screw head of D = 13.5 mm, while in the second profile, we will cut an M8 thread. When drilling into a profile with a smooth wall, it is recommended to make a hole with a diameter of 13.5 mm, which will allow for the use of a plug.
Tools and components for assembly
| Module | Tools needed | Mounting hardware |
|---|---|---|
| M20 R5 | Step drill D = 9x5,3 mm; tap M5; Allen wrench | 200525.1 |
| M30 R6 | Step drill D = 11x6,4 mm; tap M6; Allen wrench | 200630.1 |
| M30 R8 D5.5 | Step drill D = 11x6,4 mm; tap M6; Allen wrench | 200630.1 |
| M40 R8 | Step drill D = 13,5x8,5 mm; tap M8; Allen wrench | 200840.1 |
| M40-I R8 | Step drill D = 13,5x8,5 mm; tap M8; Allen wrench | 200840.1 |
| M45 R8 | Step drill D = 13,5x8,5 mm; tap M8; Allen wrench | 200845.1 |
| Step drill D = 13,5x8,5 mm; tap M8; Allen wrench | 200850.1 - economy | |
| M50 R10 | Step drill D = 18,5x12,5 mm; tap M12; Allen wrench | 201250.1 |
