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T slotted (or otherwise) framing non-metallic 3

Bflo

Mechanical
Feb 14, 2017
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I'm in search of non-metallic framing and T slots are the easiest to find in metal form. I looked thru an found an old post here regarding the same thing I'm doing but it's 20 years old so all the links but 1 fail and obviously it's been awhile for new companies to emerge. "I need to build frames and enclosures for test instruments and they must be non electrically conducting, all components. Sizes will vary, 200-2000mm cubed. I know there are products like Bosch and Item aluminium extruded frames and constructor sets. Would there be similar in plastic products? There are plenty of plastic extrusions out there but they are mostly application specific like window frames". It's for a small gantry system.
 
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