Plan the frame, its connections and the next modification
Plan workbench frames, machine guards and equipment supports with the GB T-Slot 4040G Series. These nominal 40 × 40 mm references include distinct slot geometries, wall thicknesses and published masses. Use the frame example, connection concepts and model table to define your cut list and mating hardware, then send APW your requirements for review. The selected drawing governs fit; every requested model requires quotation and supply confirmation.
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Concept view of square-slot aluminum profiles with clean edges and a satin silver surface.
Define the frame around its connections and intended use. The selected section and compatible accessories determine what the assembly can do.
Use a suitable profile and mechanical connection layout to plan an assembled frame. Confirm the joints and any required machining before ordering.
Use the selected groove interface with matching nuts, brackets and panel fixings. Check their seating, clearances and installation method.
A suitably designed removable joint can support later dismantling or component replacement. Preserve the section and accessory records for future modifications.
These 11 published model references were identified in research checked on 20 October 2026; they are not an exhaustive market list or confirmed APW stock. Source numbers match the technical references below. Values belong only to their named source model. Drawing required means the field was not established in the reviewed material. Neither term means that the feature is absent.
| Source / published model | Material / temper | Slot interface | Wall thickness | Mass per meter | Reference length | Finish / color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [1] Huishuo — HS-8-4040G | 6063-T5 | Square; 8.2 mm opening, 14 mm depth; no center hole | 3.0 mm | Conflicting published values — drawing confirmation required | 6.02 m | Anodized / silver |
| [2] Huishuo — HS-8-4040GH | 6063-T5 | Square; 8.4 mm opening, 13.8 mm depth; Φ6.8 mm center hole | 3.5 mm | Conflicting published values — drawing confirmation required | 6.02 m | Anodized / silver |
| [3] Huishuo — HS-8-4040GS | 6063-T5 | Square; 8.2 mm opening, 12.7 mm depth; Φ10 mm center hole | 3.0 mm | Conflicting published values — drawing confirmation required | 6.02 m | Anodized / silver |
| [4] Huishuo — HS-8-4040GL | 6063-T5 | Square; 8.5 mm opening, 13.2 mm depth; Φ10.2 mm center hole | 1.8 mm | Conflicting published values — drawing confirmation required | 6.02 m | Anodized / silver |
| [5] Huishuo — HS-8-4040GLL | 6063-T5 | Square; 8.8 mm opening, 13.8 mm depth; Φ10.6 mm center hole | 1.2 mm | Conflicting published values — drawing confirmation required | 6.02 m | Anodized / silver |
| [6] Anteng — AT-8-4040G | 6063-T5 | Drawing required; source marks the section 40x40GA | Drawing required | 2.2 kg/m | 6.03 m | Drawing required |
| [7] Anteng — AT-8-4040GB | 6063-T5 | Drawing required | Drawing required | 2.4 kg/m | 6.03 m | Drawing required |
| [8] Qiyu — QY-8-4040GA | 6063-T5 | Drawing required | Drawing required | 1.48 kg/m | 6.01 m | Drawing required |
| [9] Qiyu — QY-8-4040GB | 6063-T5 | Drawing required | Drawing required | 1.22 kg/m | 6.01 m | Drawing required |
| [10] Qiyu — QY-8-4040GW | 6063-T5 | Drawing required | Drawing required | 2.15 kg/m | 6.01 m | Drawing required |
| [11] E&I — ENI-8-4040G | Drawing required | 8 mm slot listed; geometry drawing required | Drawing required | Drawing required | Drawing required | Drawing required |
Every Huishuo square-slot page carries two different mass values for its model: a product specification and a separate GB4040Gx product-parameters block (HS-8-4040G 1.83 / 1.92, GH 1.22 / 1.38, GS 1.3 / 1.45, GL 1.04 / 1.12, GLL 0.73 / 0.79 kg/m). No value is adopted here. Qiyu additionally publishes section properties for its models: QY-8-4040GA Ix = Iy 9.25 cm⁴, Zx = Zy 4.86 cm³; QY-8-4040GB Ix 5.99 / Iy 6.53 cm⁴, Zx = Zy 3.0 cm³; QY-8-4040GW Ix = Iy 10.2 cm⁴, Zx = Zy 5.32 cm³. Published profile lengths are source references, not APW stock lengths or cutting limits. Equal mass does not establish equal geometry, stiffness or hardware fit. The G suffix is a supplier series code, not a national-standard designation, and GB describes the profile family on this page, not certification to a GB/T standard. All model references require a selected drawing and quotation confirmation.
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Concept visualizations only, not verified supplier section or connection drawings. Confirm the actual section, surface finish and connections against the selected drawing and agreed sample.
This fictional workbench layout illustrates material planning: four legs with upper and lower rail rings. Resolve the joint design before converting the draft into an order.
| Component | Planning quantity | Individual piece length | Specification to resolve |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leg segments | 4 pieces | 750 mm | Selected section drawing and end interfaces |
| Long rails, upper and lower | 4 pieces | 1200 mm | Joint layout and any end machining |
| Short rails, upper and lower | 4 pieces | 600 mm | Joint layout and any end machining |
| Corner or end connectors | By node design | Not applicable | Connection type and accessory drawing at each node |
| Nuts and bolts | By selected connector | Not applicable | Nut body, retention, bolt engagement and clearances |
BOM draft for planning only. Accessory quantities and machining remain open until the node design is agreed. The listed lengths are individual cut segments, not finished frame dimensions; joint offsets and member placement can change the final outside size.
Use these relationship sketches to describe your assembly. None identifies a compatible part number or a universal connection for every 4040G profile.
A bracket links two members at a corner. Consider tool access and clearance for adjacent panels.
One member connects at its end to another. Define the selected connector and the end interface together.
A fixing links a panel to the frame. Select it around the panel and the available profile interface.
Original concept diagrams, not manufacturing or installation drawings. Colors separate the members and connecting elements; their shapes and positions do not establish dimensions, compatibility or strength. Use selected profile and hardware drawings for the actual assembly.
The arithmetic below is a static planning example. It does not select a supply model or calculate the strength of the frame.
(750 mm × 4) + (1200 mm × 4) + (600 mm × 4) = 10200 mm = 10.2 m of net profile length.
For illustration, use the 1.48 kg/m published for Qiyu QY-8-4040GA, source [8]. This value belongs to that named source model and is not applied to the other 4040G references.
10.2 m × 1.48 kg/m = 15.096 kg, approximately 15.1 kg of profile in this example.
This is net profile mass only. It excludes connectors, panels, packaging, cutting losses and unused stock. Purchased bar requirements depend on the agreed lengths and cutting arrangement. Confirm the selected drawing and actual supply specification; this example is not a shipping weight or cutting-service promise.
Use the application to decide which information to gather. These are planning prompts; no nominal series, wall thickness or mass alone establishes frame capacity.
| Application | Planning goal | Critical dimensions | Connection checks | Include in your RFQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine guard or safety enclosure | Surround equipment and preserve access for operation and service | Guard envelope, door openings, panel thickness, viewing areas | Panel fixings, hinges, latches, seals and removal access | Layout drawing, door arrangement, panel material and any applicable site safety requirements |
| Workbench or workstation frame | Support the work surface and locate tools and accessories | Working height, top size, support spans, levelling interface | Leg joints, top fixing, foot or caster interfaces and cross-bracing positions | Top material and mass, load positions, accessory list and floor-fixing needs |
| Conveyor or equipment support | Carry equipment at a defined height and alignment | Support height, rail spacing, equipment footprint, adjustment range | Equipment mounting interfaces, member joints and end connections | Equipment mass, mounting drawing, alignment tolerances and vibration or movement expectations |
Review the assembly and loads when selecting the section, spans and joints. Where stiffness, vibration or load capacity matters, use the relevant section and connection data for engineering review; no numeric capacity is inferred here.
Resolve these points before issuing the final cut list or accepting an alternative source model.
Quote requests become easier to compare when they define the same section, operations and delivery basis. Each item below is a requirement to discuss, not a confirmed APW service option.
Identify one source model or drawing revision and the required material. Different sections can have different mass and supply bases.
Give piece counts by length and whether deliveries are split into batches. Avoid mixing pieces, meters and kilograms without a stated basis.
List the number and length of pieces. Ask how cutting losses and unused material are treated in the proposed supply arrangement.
Describe any requested drilling, tapping or other processing with a drawing. Confirm feasibility, inspection and price in the quotation.
State treatment, color and appearance criteria, with an approved sample reference where needed. A finish name alone may be insufficient.
Provide destination, handling constraints and packaging needs. Confirm the delivery basis and any separate freight charges.
Send the source model and drawing revision, or provide photos and measurements for initial identification. Add piece lengths, quantities, finish requirements, any machining drawings and the delivery destination. APW will review the sourcing requirement; model availability, tolerances, processing, price and delivery terms are established in the quotation.
A photograph can begin identification. Keep a sample or dimensioned drawing for the final match.
Photograph the section square-on beside a scale. Include the outer corners, internal webs and center bore, if present.
Record the outside width and height, slot opening and accessible cavity dimensions. Note your measuring method and uncertainty.
Send the nut, bracket, bolt and panel-fixing references, with photos or drawings showing how they sit in the groove.
Include supplier labels, model markings, the old order or drawing revision. A 4040G suffix does not establish a cross-brand equivalent.
Confirm each interface against the selected profile and accessory drawings. Thread size alone cannot establish compatibility.
Check the opening, undercut cavity, nut dimensions, seating surface and insertion method. Do not infer nut size from the nominal series.
Specify the bolt and required engagement for the selected connection. Check clearance and whether the connection needs end machining.
Check locating tabs, hole positions, contact faces and clearances. A bracket for Euro 4040 may not fit a GB square-slot section.
Check the selected grooves against panel seals, covers, hinges and sliding components. Confirm with a sample assembly where fit remains uncertain.
This fictional example shows the information to include. It is not a stock offer, a minimum order or a confirmed frame design.
Use individual cut lengths, not finished frame dimensions. Example quantities are explained in the frame-planning section; requested operations and delivery details require quotation confirmation.
Send your own 4040G requirementUse the confirmed order and drawing as the acceptance basis. Agree inspection methods and tolerances before ordering.
Match labels and packing records to the selected source model, section drawing and revision.
Check the agreed profile dimensions and representative mating parts. Document any mismatch before assembly.
Count each length group and measure against the agreed cut-length tolerances. Retain the group identification.
Compare the surface with the agreed sample or appearance criteria. Check cut ends and any ordered machining.
Research checked on 20 October 2026. Numbers match the model table. These third-party references identify published models; they do not establish APW inventory, affiliation, authorization or interchangeable parts. Drawings and the confirmed order govern the selected supply.
It is a purchasing reference for a nominal 40 × 40 mm profile family used in modular aluminum framing. Published 4040G models include square-slot and T-slot sections with different walls, cavities and finishes. The G suffix is a supplier series code, not a national-standard designation, a complete section specification or proof of GB/T certification.
Both names can refer to a nominal 40 × 40 mm outside section, but the groove opening, internal cavity, corner geometry and connection system can differ. Compare the actual drawings. A shared outer size does not establish interchangeable profiles or accessories.
Do not assume compatibility. Check the opening, nut seating and retention, bracket tabs, bolt engagement and any end connection. Within the published Huishuo square-slot family alone, openings range from 8.2 to 8.8 mm with different depths and center holes. Use the selected profile and hardware drawings to confirm fit.
They belong to separate supplier models or section variants; the reviewed references span roughly 0.7 to 2.4 kg/m because they describe different sections. Keep the source model attached to each value. A single source can also contain inconsistent data: every Huishuo 4040G-family page shows two conflicting masses, so this page withholds a selected value pending drawing confirmation. Do not combine values from different listings.
This page does not assign a load rating. The required section depends on span, supports, connection design, load direction and allowable deflection. Qiyu publishes moments of inertia and section moduli for its three models, which are the kind of inputs an engineering review needs; mass per meter or the series name alone cannot determine frame capacity.
The table contains references you can submit for a sourcing inquiry. It is not an inventory or confirmed supply list. The exact model, selected drawing, material, finish, processing and delivery terms require quotation confirmation.
Send the source model and section drawing or sample details, a separate cut list with individual lengths and quantities, finish requirements, the mating hardware or node drawings and the delivery destination. The frame example shows how to organize the components; replace its fictional quantities with your own. Photos and basic measurements can begin identification when a drawing is unavailable.
No. Published catalog lengths are source references, not APW stock records or cutting limits. Net cut-list length also differs from purchased bar requirements when losses or unused stock are involved. State the required piece lengths, quantities and delivery constraints so the quotation can confirm the supply arrangement.
Review the smaller nominal GB family with its own section and connection references.
Review the compact nominal GB family for lighter frames and fixtures.
Compare a nominal 40 × 40 mm Euro family; check the interface before specifying accessories.
Send your section drawing or sample details with a cut-length list. Start with the interface you need and confirm the selected supply before ordering.
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