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No. 22 Maowu North Rd., Tangjiahui Village, Jiangshan, Ningbo, China.
The dust and debris in the workshop mainly come from machining operations such as cutting, grinding, and punching. Especially in the process of metal processing, a large amount of metal chips and grinding particles are easily splashed into the air and eventually deposited on the surface of the equipment and in the T-slot. In addition, chemical substances such as lubricating oil and coolant are also produced in the workshop environment. These liquids combine with dust to form oil pollution, which further increases the difficulty of equipment maintenance.
T-slots are usually used to fix and connect various equipment and components in the workshop, such as machine tools, aluminum profile frames, and automation equipment. Uncovered T-slots are exposed to the polluted environment of the workshop, and dust and debris accumulate, which will cause the following problems:
Equipment wear: Dust and debris enter the T-slot, affecting the movement of mechanical parts, resulting in increased friction and increased wear.
Reduced precision: Dust in the workshop will cause the positioning accuracy of the equipment to decrease, especially in high-precision processing equipment, dust may cause errors.
Difficult cleaning: If dust, oil and metal chips accumulate in the T-slot, cleaning and maintenance will become complicated and time-consuming, increasing the operating cost of the workshop.
Dust-proof principle of T-slot cover
Blocking function: T-slot cover fits tightly to the opening of T-slot, preventing direct entry of pollutants.
Sealed design: Some high-end T-slot covers also adopt embedded or sealing strip design to further enhance dust-proof performance, especially in environments with air pressure difference or frequent movement, the sealed design can prevent dust from entering with airflow.
Anti-static function: In some processing workshops, static electricity may attract dust and debris. T-slot covers made of specific materials such as anti-static plastic or rubber can reduce static electricity accumulation, thereby reducing the possibility of dust adhering to the T-slot.
