Frequently Asked Questions

What is the makeup and what grade aluminum does item provide??
Profile make up = Al Mg Si
Grade = 60/63 T6

Do you provide a turnkey solution for machinery?
...Depending on the size or the scope of the project item may integrate some auxiliary equipment into the MB Building System. However, for a true turnkey solution item looks for systems partners to provide full integration. Please contact item for a system partner in your area...

What type of drawing files do item engineers prefer?
We use Auto Cad 2000, so naturally we would prefer those. However, we can open .pdf, .dxf, .tif, PowerPoint, Solid Edge, and Solid Works files.

Why can multiple part #'s get me the same thing???
We have part #'s for single unit pieces, package units, cut material, and uncut material. Package unit and uncut material pricing is better than single unit and cut material pricing.

What is the max length of a ball screw?
2762 mm (9.06 ft.) max stroke...Max length is 3048 mm (10 ft.)

What do the 5, 6, and 8 represent when discussing Line items?
This number actually describes the width of the profile grooves.
Line 5 = 5mm profile groove..... Line 6 = 6mm groove.... Line 8 = 8mm groove....

What are the maximum thicknesses of panels used in the line types?
Line 5: 1/8" thk
Line 6: 3/16" thk
Line 8: 1/4" thk

Can a thicker panel be used?
Yes it can. Depending on specifics and preference, panels can be fixed to multi-blocks, double panel profile, rebate profiles...etc...