Help to find correct M6 T-slot bolt/nut for LED profile please?

[JohnW2]

They're also readily available without the attached 'rings'. As has been said, they can usually be found in big garden centres, and also the likes of Homebase and B&Q etc. I'm not sure exactly what there dimensions are (but I think I have some in cellar, and will have a quick measure in a moment!)

I have two types in my cellar, one has a rectangular head (with rounded corners, to allow it to be slipped into the slot and then rotated into position), about 10.2 x 6.75 mm and 4.1 mm 'high', and the other has a square head, about 10.6 x 10.6 mm and about 2.8 mm 'high'. The latter is M6. The former also has a ~6 mm thread, but somewhat coarser than standard M6 (but comes with its own nuts). The head of the former (4.1 mm high) would obviously need a little filing!

I think you would find a number of variations on this theme in the shops.

Kind Regards, John

 

[Sureitsoff?]

the ones with the rings tend to be steel as they could have a "pulling" load and obviously the ring could be discarded(or could be left and the track fixed to stage uprights with cable ties through the ring)

 

[JohnW2]

the ones with the rings tend to be steel as they could have a "pulling" load and obviously the ring could be discarded(or could be left and the track fixed to stage uprights with cable ties through the ring)

All true, but I imagine that the ali ones would probably be more than strong enough for the OP's purpose.

Kind Regards, John

 

[SUNRAY]

ahem

If you're in a hurry, try a large garden centre and ask for greenhouse spares, although the bolts may only be available in ali.

 

[a546345]

Just to report back. I ground down the top of an M6 bolt and that works fine. Thanks for the help. Here's the prototype stand with 2 ground down bolts - will make the next one a bit simpler, but this proves the concept and that the 100mm vertical piece in the photo is enough to hold the fixture.





Here's a 10s video of it doing its thing.

Thanks for the help.