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Profile connector
https://leanproducts.eu/shop/profile-connector-3565 https://leanproducts.eu/web/image/product.template/3565/image_1920?unique=1d9bc53Zinc-plated steel profile connector for butt-joining two aluminium strut profiles in line: it is inserted into the slot across the joint and locked with the included screws. Length 50 or 180 mm, for slot C8 and C10.
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Profile connector
When one bar is not enough or you need to extend a profile that is already installed, the profile connector joins two profiles end to end. You insert it into the slot across the joint and tighten the screws: no machining of the profiles is needed. For a particularly stable connection, fit a connector in every slot.
Why choose it
Extends profiles
Joins two profiles in line, even on existing structures.
Stiffer with more connectors
With a connector in every slot the joint becomes more stable.
Complete supply
Comes with fastening hardware.
Data and compatibility
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Slot | C8 · C10 |
| Length | C8: 50 or 180 mm · C10: 180 mm |
| Material | Zinc-plated steel |
| Fastening included | C8 50: 2 M6x10 grub screws · C8 180: 4 M6x10 screws with washers · C10 180: 4 M8x14 screws with washers |
| Tightening torque | C8 50: 8.5 Nm · C8 180: 10 Nm · C10 180: 25 Nm |
| Profile machining | Not required |
| Versions | 3 codes: C8 50 · C8 180 · C10 180 |
Choose the variant above: data and code update in the Specifications tab.
Need help with your profile parts list?
Send us a sketch or the parts list: we will give you codes, accessories and cut lengths.
Specifications
| Surface treatment | Zinc plating |
| Tightening torque Nm | 8,5 |
| Production method | Moulding |
| Technical notes | Giunto profilato 50; incl. materiale di fissaggio |
| Type | 50 |
| Length mm | 50 |
| Material | Zinc-plated steel |
| Slot | C8 |
| Brand | Bosch Rexroth |
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| Tags |
Bosch 5S1
Bosch 5SV
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One connector aligns and joins the two profiles; for a particularly stable connection, fit a connector in every slot, i.e. four in a profile with four slots.
The kit is shorter: two 52 mm elements with two M8 threads each, tightening 18 Nm. The profile connector 180 for slot C10 is 180 mm long, has four M8 threads and is tightened to 25 Nm.
The 50 mm connector is compact and is locked with two grub screws. The 180 mm one is fixed with four screws spread over a greater length and gives a stiffer joint. For slot C10 there is the 180 mm version.
It is the width of the profile slot and determines which accessories you use. Slot C6 (6 mm) is for 20 series profiles, C8 (8 mm) for the 30 series, C10 (10 mm) for profiles from the 40 series upwards. Nuts, screws, brackets and cover caps are chosen by slot: each accessory's product page shows the right one.
Yes. You can order the full bar or the piece cut to the length you need: we do the cutting ourselves, in our workshop. Each profile's product page shows the maximum bar length and the minimum cut length.
Look at the moments of inertia Ix and Iy: the higher they are, the less the profile deflects under load. For the same section, “L” profiles are lightened and deflect a little more. For long spans or high loads move to a larger section or a tall profile (e.g. 45x90 instead of 45x45). If you send us drawing and loads, we will check the choice.
The T-nut is inserted from the front into the slot, even in an assembled structure, and positions itself when you tighten the screw: it is the standard choice for fixing accessories. The sliding block withstands higher forces, but normally has to be inserted from the profile end before closing the frame; spring versions stay where you put them.
The simplest way is the bracket, which joins two profiles at 90° with screws and nuts in the slot, without machining. For end, T, 45° or three-way connections there are dedicated connectors, some of which require profile machining as stated on their product page.
Yes, for several accessories (for example cover caps, hinges and nuts) there are conductive ESD versions, indicated in the name or variant. Tell us which EPA area you work in and we will confirm the components to use.
On each product page you will find the MGE catalogue pages to download as PDF, with dimensioned drawings and technical data; the Specifications tab shows the data for the variant you have chosen.
Yes. Send us the parts list or a sketch with dimensions: we give you codes, quantities and cut lengths and prepare the kit with profiles already cut and the accessories.