Industrial Automation and Motion Control Blog | The Knotts Company

Having a safe work environment is extremely important today. Machines have always posed a hazard to the workers due to fast moving parts and possible pinch/crush points. 

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If video killed the radio star, then technology has definitely done the same to the traveling salesman. In today’s world of eco-conscious everything and instant information in the palm of your hand, the traveling salesman with papers, catalogs and brochures has been replaced by state-of-the-art gadgets and gizmos.

At The Knotts Company, we’re always on the cutting edge of the latest trends in the industrial automation industry, but we’re also ahead of the curve when it comes to getting you the information you need when you need it most.

We are now delivering information to our customers at lightning speed with the use of smart phones, iPads, tablets, notebooks and more. We can provide you with real time, person-to-person information—no delays, no call-backs needed.

There is no need to waste time rummaging through paper catalogs or deciphering literature on DVDs and PDF files.

The Sales Force at the Knotts Company can deliver accurate information and get you order quotes on the fly. We are always looking to improve the way we do business with you so that you can get what you need when you need it most.

Want more information? Use our contact page to get in touch with us.

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The t-slotted profiles of 80/20 aluminum extrusion allow you to insert a large variety of panels.  Panel functionality can range from load bearing applications to overall aesthetics.  Choosing the correct panel for your application may be difficult, so we are going to review various scenarios based on the function of the panel.

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Choosing the correct 80/20 aluminum extrusion profile for your application can be difficult.  The two main factors that it will affect your decision making process the majority of the time are, structural integrity, and overall cost of material.

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Versus

80/20 Aluminum Extrusion offers a large list of advantages when compared to steel.  The light to heavy-duty material can be used in applications ranging from a television stand to a machine frame.  You are only held back by your imagination. 

Topics: aluminum extrusion in nj, steel frame, aluminum extrusion, t-slotted extrusion, machine guard, assembly, welded steel frame