Product Type

V-Slot Gantry Plate / C-Beam Gantry Plate (depending on design)

Material

Anodized Aluminum Alloy (e.g., 6063-T6 or 6105-T5 Aluminum for genuine OpenBuilds) or Steel (for some universal/heavy-duty versions)

Dimensions (Common)

Varies widely based on application: <br> - Small: 65.5mm x 65.5mm (for 20x20mm V-Slot) <br> - Universal: 127mm x 88mm (for wider applications)

Thickness

Typically 3mm or 2mm (aluminum plates are often thicker for strength, steel plates can be thinner)

Mounting Holes

Pre-drilled and tapped holes (often M5) for various components like motors (NEMA 17/23), lead screw nut blocks, belt clamps, limit switches.

Belt Routing Slots

Often features "fold-through" or elongated slots for easy and secure clamping of timing belts.

Wheel Mounting Holes

Precisely spaced holes for mounting V-wheels (e.g., 4 or 6 wheels per plate), including provisions for eccentric spacers.

Compatibility

Designed to work with OpenBuilds V-Slot (20mm, 40mm, 60mm, 80mm series) and C-Beam linear rails.

Finish

Anodized (for aluminum, commonly clear/silver or black) or Electrostatic Paint (for steel, usually black).

Purpose

Forms the moving carriage for linear motion systems; acts as the mounting platform for motion components.