T Slut T Nut Size Metric
Reference data and engineering information about t slut t nut size metric for miscellaneous applications.
Overview
Engineering reference data for T Slut T Nut Size Metric in miscellaneous.
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Metric T-Slot and T-Nut Dimensions
The following tables provide standard dimensional ranges for metric T-slots and the corresponding T-nuts designed to fit them. Dimensions can vary slightly between manufacturers.
T-Slot Dimensions
Size | Slot Width (s1)(mm) | Slot Depth (t1)(mm) | Slot Opening (a1)(mm) | Total Height (h1)(mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4 | 5 | 10 - 11 | 3.5 - 4.5 | 8 - 10 |
| M5 | 6 | 11 - 12.5 | 5 - 6 | 11 - 13 |
| M6 | 8 | 14.5 - 16 | 7 - 8 | 15 - 18 |
| M8 | 10 | 16 - 18 | 7 - 8 | 17 - 21 |
| M10 | 12 | 19 - 21 | 8 - 9 | 20 - 25 |
| M12 | 14 | 23 - 25 | 9 - 11 | 23 - 28 |
| M16 | 18 | 30 - 32 | 12 - 14 | 30 - 36 |
Source: engineeringtoolbox.com
T-Nut Dimensions
Size | Body Width (s2)(mm) | Body Thickness (t2)(mm) | Head Thickness (a2)(mm) | Total Height (h2)(mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4 | 5 | 9 | 2.5 | 6 |
| M5 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 8 |
| M6 | 8 | 13 | 6 | 10 |
| M8 | 10 | 15 | 6 | 12 |
| M10 | 12 | 18 | 7 | 16 |
| M12 | 14 | 22 | 8 | 19 |
| M16 | 18 | 28 | 10 | 25 |
Source: engineeringtoolbox.com
Dimensional Variability and Units
Dimensions listed as ranges (e.g., "10 - 11") represent typical manufacturing tolerances and standard series. Always consult the specific manufacturer's datasheets for precise dimensions critical to your design.
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