Extruded Aluminum Framing & T-Slot Extrusions

Raw Stock, Guards, Workstation and Linear Motion

Versatile, durable, and easy to use, mk North America’s extruded aluminum framing and t-slot extrusions provide the foundation for creating custom solutions that adapt to your manufacturing needs. With a catalog of over 250 profile shapes and thousands of connectors, our system supports a wide range of applications, including:

• Machine bases
• Safety enclosures
• Workstations
• Perimeter guards
• Carts and tool racks
• Display and storage units

Why Engineers Choose mk North America's Extruded Aluminum Framing

• Strength & Durability: High load capacity and corrosion resistance for long-lasting performance.
• Modular Flexibility: Assemble, reconfigure, or expand as your requirements evolve.
• Precision Fit: Engineered for superior quality and seamless integration.
• Time & Cost Savings: Quick assembly and reusable components streamline projects.

Designed for Your Application

Our profile system features four compatible series, ensuring a perfect match for any project, from heavy-duty industrial frames to lightweight assemblies. Whether you’re optimizing a production line or creating a custom workspace, mk North America's extruded aluminum framing makes it simple to turn your ideas into reality.

Discover the Difference

Explore the benefits of mk North America's extruded aluminum framing and find the solution that fits your goals.

Machine Guard This machine guard features yellow paneling with wire mesh access doors and internal docking stations.

Laboratory Work Center This custom work center is constructed out of a variety of mk profiles with wood paneling and work-surfaces.

Custom VST Application A custom VST with timing belt driving auxiliary equipment.

Machine Guard This machine guard features a separate access location for the control panel of the equipment.

Guard with Panel Clips This is an example of a a black PVC mesh panel held in place in the t-slot of the extrusion.

Machine Guard This is an example of a machine guard in a robotic work cell.

Conveyor with Custom Guard This is an example of a guard constructed with closed-sided profiles, mounted to a conveyor.

Access Door This is an access door in a PVC wire mesh guard around a conveyor.

Machine Guard This is an example of a machine guard used in an OEM application.

Workcell Guarding mk guarding is used to seperate robotic workcells.

Workcell with Carts This guard features integrated carts, which when in place act as part of the guard, but can be removed as needed.

Guard Corner Example This is an example of a guard with clear polycarbonate paneling.

Custom Plate Linear Module LZR This is a custom linear module featuring foam filled mk extrusion.

Wire Mesh Guarding PVC coated wire mesh paneling mounted into the t-slot of the guard.

Custom Cart These custom carts are portable and feature different top surfaces.

Conveyor Guard This conveyor guard feature clear poly-carbonate guarding mounted into the t-slot of the mk extrusion.

Linear Module LZR A mk LZR linear module, with a hollow shaft for motorized operation.

Machine Guard This machine guard features mk's flat finish profile and clear polycarbonate removable paneling.

Parallel Connector This is an example of a parallel plate holding sections of guards together.

Machine Guard Clear polycarbonate paneling is held in place use mk panel clips. This allows the paneling to be removed.

Glide Assemblies This is a photo of the three glide assemblies for the 50 system.

Shelving and Guarding This is an example of a shelf within a wire mesh guard.

Door with Lock and Handle mk offers a wide variety of handles and locks for guarding

Hinge on an Unframed Panel Small door can be supplied unframed, this hinge would be used.

Machine Guard with Pull Out This guard features pull out draws for product and process access.

Custom Workstation This custom workstation features a ball transfer work surface.

Counter Balance Window This is an example of a counter balance window constructed out of mk profile and components.

Storage Container This is a custom storage container with an integrated work surface.

Storage Lockers This is an example of custom designed storage lockers, with blue paneling and flat finish profile construction.

Side Gripper Conveyors with VST Two side running conveyors are mounted to a VST linear module which is used to vary the spacing between the conveyor belts.

Workstation A workstation integrated into a conveyor line.

Work Surfaces mk offers a wide variety of surfaces for workstations.

Workbench This is an example of a height adjustable workbench. The height is adjusted manually using mk's telescoping profile.

Door with Lock This is an example of a door constructed out of mk profile with an integrated key lock.

Pneumatic Port Several mk profiles can be pressurized and used as a pneumatic beam. This is an example of an outlet port.

Shop Carts These shop carts feature red closure strip in the t-slot to make them easily identifiable.

Factory Shelving This is an example of storage shelving for a factory.

Laboratory Cart This is an example of a cart designed for use in a laboratory, constructed using mk flat finish profiles.

Motor Driven VST Motors can be used to drive mk VST linear modules.

VST Two examples of mk linear modules, VST

LZR and Conveyor The LZR is used in combination with other linear modules to move a fixture mounted above the conveyor.

Custom Linear Module This is an example of a custom linear module mounted in a frame constructed out of mk profiles.

Workstation A workstation complete with an overhead light, power strip, draw, shelf and bins.

Custom Cart This custom cart features shelves on both sides of an open frame.

Vertical VST This VST is used to move fixtures vertically.

Linear Module Elevator mk linear module, LZR, is used in an elevator fashion here to move the platform.

Custom Show Table This piece was designed for use at a trade show for the customer.

Linear Module A standard LZR linear module