item Profile Technology and Building Kit
Aluminium profiles, fastening technology and system components from item for machine frames, workstations, automation and fixture construction – thousands of items from a single source.
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item: a modular system for design and equipment engineering
The item building kit is based on slotted aluminium profiles that are joined with standardised fasteners to create rigid structures – no welding required, and assemblies can be modified or extended later. Typical applications include machine frames, guards and enclosures, jigs and fixtures, ergonomic workstations, linear axes and platforms. This category contains the item range available from KSK Components, organised into Building Kit, Workplace System, LEAN Production Building Kit, Automation System, XMS Series, Stairs/Platforms and Profiles & Panel Elements.
Series and components
- Profile series: The number in the product name (e.g. 5, 6, 8 or X 8) identifies the series and therefore the slot size. Accessories such as end caps, angle brackets and floor plates are selected to match the series.
- Fastening technology: Angle bracket sets, angle connectors, expansion inserts and standard screws for permanent and detachable joints.
- Floor and operating elements: Adjustable feet, floor plates, clamping levers, hinges and clamp straps for frames, doors and adjustments.
- Functional accessories: Cover and edging profiles (including ESD versions), seals and pneumatic connection plates that allow profiles to be used as compressed-air lines.
- System solutions: Components for workstations, linear motion and drives, plus the XMS series.
item at KSK Components
At KSK Components you can source item profiles and accessories together with components from other manufacturers such as Bosch Rexroth, FESTO and Blickle in one order. Aluminium profiles and panel elements can be ordered to size using the configurator – profiles cut to length, panels in the format you need. Registered business customers see their individual customer group prices after logging in.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know which accessories fit my profile?
The deciding factor is the series shown in the product name. An angle bracket set 8 40x40, for example, fits series 8 profiles with a 40 mm edge length.
Can I order item profiles cut to length?
Yes. Enter the required length in the configurator and the profile is cut to size for you.
Where can I see my purchase prices?
Your customer group prices are displayed as soon as you log in with your business customer account.