T - NUTS

About T - NUTS

T-nuts are small, T-shaped fasteners that are used to secure vices, fixtures, and other workholding accessories to the T-slotted table of a machine. They are designed to slide into the machine's table grooves and provide a secure anchor point when a bolt is tightened from above.

Key Features and Design

T-Shaped Profile: The distinguishing feature of a T-nut is its "T" shaped head. This head fits snugly into the T-slot of the machine table, preventing it from turning when a bolt is tightened from above. This allows for quick and easy clamping.
Material: T-nuts are typically made from a high-quality, high-tensile steel, which is often heat-treated to ensure maximum strength and durability. This prevents the nut from deforming under high clamping loads.
Precision: T-nuts are manufactured to specific dimensional tolerances to ensure they fit correctly into standard T-slots (e.g., M8, M10, M12, M16). A proper fit is crucial for preventing damage to the machine table and ensuring a rigid clamping setup.
Versatility: They are available in a variety of sizes and thread pitches to match different T-slot dimensions and bolt sizes. The modular design of T-nuts and T-slots allows for highly flexible setup configurations.