80/20: Quick Frame Overview

Hello, and welcome to 80/20's product highlight series. Today, we're going to take a look at the Quick Frame construction system. This framing system is a great choice for lightweight and cost-effective solutions.

Now when it comes to installing the Quick Frame, it couldn't be easier. The only tool you're going to need is a soft-faced mallet. The Quick Frame connector comes in wide variety of shapes and sizes, making it more versatile to suit your project's needs. Now in this example, we've already got half of the Quick Frame connector installed. And as you can see, the profile has grooves on the inside of it, that'll dig into the connector as it's installed, to give us our good strong connection. Now from here all we do is take our other half of the connector, and line it up over our other profile, and hammer it in with our mallet. Now you have a lightweight, secure connection.

Now another great thing about Quick Frame is that it is available in single and double flanges. The single flange, you can take a quarter inch panel, and rest it on the flange. That'll help you have a smooth flush surface with the profile. Now, a double flange, it'll allow you to insert it inside the flanges, for a secure hold. We also recommend using panel gasket, when you're using the double flange. It'll cut down on any possible panel vibration.

[jaggedtoothX]

Looks like the Quick Frame connectors are made of plastic. Are these connectors able to withstand outdoor exposure to UV and varying temperatures?

[ArvidDarmond]

On the flanged profiles, it looks like the flanges will need to be mitered at the corners. Is that correct?

[lstevens]

Do you have a video or spec sheet on using slide rails for drawers? I am interested in proper length and how much room do I need between frame to frame (mounting posts). I am tring to design a 18 drawer cabinet and wondering how wide I should set the frame given width of a drawer or drawer size to match frame size. I am drawing it out before building it to make sure it will meet my needs in making a part list. I realize slide rail very in sizes as well as fasteners that are recommended. Perhaps if see one example in figuring out total distance, I can use it on any configuration. I'm looking at about $2800.00 in materials while keeping the cost to a minimum. Size plays a roll in this design because of the layout of the materials being stored in utilizing 5S standards.

[pinay]

Can you make cabinet frames using 8020 'quick frame' aluminum square tubing?