Industry standard profiles at very competitive prices

>Whether you're building a single machine, a series, or a platform that can be easily adapted to a number of different machine variations, the frame for that machine is a key consideration. While a bespoke fabrication is one possible route, increasingly it is extruded aluminium profile that is the favoured option - and with good reason. Aluminium profile is strong, but offers a very high level of flexibility thanks to the wide range of detachable connections that are available. With no welding and no painting, aluminium profile-based frameworks are quick to assemble, flexible enough to enable easy customisation to specific requirements, and simple to modify if changes are required at a later stage.

>This flexibility has dramatically increased the number of applications for aluminium profile, seeing it used everywhere from point of sales through to full factory production lines. It provides a highly cost-effective for frameworks in workstations, assembly benches, enclosures and test stations, and it can also be used to develop protective barriers and machine guarding systems. Really, its applications are virtually limitless.

>Established in 1997, initially specialising in precision engineering, KJN has a wealth of experience in supplying extruded aluminium profile, accessories and associated products to customers across all sectors of industry, including automotive, medical, aerospace, military, food, pharmaceuticals and electronics. Operating from recently rennovated premises in Leicester, the company stocks an extensive range of aluminium profile sizes (including 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 90 and 100mm), and supplies this cut to length at no extra charge. All of the company's profiles have T grooves for easy assembly, with this 'endless slot' design saving time and minimising risk during construction, production and assembly. All aluminium profile accessories and connections are designed as user-friendly joints; this shortens assembly times because no time-consuming grinding or painting is required. As part of its service offering, KJN can also supply end finishes to your profile, with milling, drilling or threaded holes.

>Importantly, KJN profiles are fully compatible with industry standard products, whilst delivering significant cost savings and the benefits of stock availability and the company's cut-to-length service. The BR range of profiles, in 6, 8 and 10mm slot sizes, is fully compatible with the Bosch Rexroth range, while the ITM range of profiles, in 5, 6 and 8mm slot sizes, is compatible with the Item Profile range.

>BR range aluminium profiles

>BR aluminium profile with 6mm slot is available in 20x20mm and 20x40mm sizes; the 8mm slot profile is available in 30x30mm, 30x45mm, 30x60mm, 30x60x60mm and 11x20mm; and 10mm slot profile is available in 45x45mm, 45x60mm, 45x90mm, 45x180mm, 40x40mm, 40x80mm, 40x120mm, 40x160mm, 50x50mm, 50x100mm, 60x60mm, 60x90mm, 80x80mm, 90x90mm, 100x100mm, 15x22.5mm and 22.5x45mm. The BR range also includes connection elements, joint connections, door accessories, glazing accessories, feet and wheels, manual movement systems, protective panels and guarding options, ready-made benches, manual workplace systems and optional extra panels.

>ITM range aluminium profiles

>ITM aluminium profiles are also available in a full range of sizes, and in lengths up to 6000mm. The 5mm slot size is available in 20x20mm standard, 20x20mm 2N90 and 20x40mm sizes; the 6mm slot profile is available in 30x30L, 30x30, 30x60L and 30x60mm sizes; and the 8mm slot profile is available in 40x40, 40x40L, 40x40EL, 40x40 1N, 40x40 2N90, 40x40 2N180, 40x40 3N, 40x40 LR, 40x16, 40x80, 40x80L, 40x80L 2N, 40x120, 40x120L, 40x160, 40x160L, 80x80L, 80x80, 80x120L, 80x120, 80x160L and 80x160mm sizes. CAD drawings are included on the website for each product. In addition, a full range of accessories in the ITM range includes covers and reduction profiles, end caps, T slot nuts, universal fastening sets, angle brackets, standard connector elements, handles, slam latches, ball catches, magnetic catches, door latches, power strips and fixings, and panels.

>Along with its free cut-to-length service (to accuracies of ±0.5mm), KJN also offers a full in-house design service, and backs this up with full in-house engineering facilities to design, build, install, service and support bespoke framework solutions.