Will your aluminium profile hold the weight?
Pick a profile, tell us the span and weight, and see instantly how much it will sag – with clear recommendations on how to improve your build
1 Your set-up
Profile orientation
This profile is square — it's equally strong in both orientations.
Profile
Disclaimer: Results are provided for guidance only and must be independently verified before manufacturing or construction. AME System Pty Ltd accepts no liability for decisions made based on these calculations.
2 How is the weight applied?
Pick the picture that matches your build — the result updates instantly. Every result includes the profile's self-weight.
F = Force · L = Length (mm) · D = Deflection (mm)
It will sag about
–
mm
See the full calculation (includes profile self-weight)
Deflection vs length
Tell us your requirements — we'll find the lightest profile that works
Length (span) 100 – 10,000 mm
mm
Weight / load
kg
Max acceptable sag tip: span ÷ 250
mm
Load scenario
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Profile specifications reference
Engineering data for all AME System T-slot profiles, straight from our datasheets.
Column definitions
Iy – Moment of Inertia (Y-axis), cm⁴
Ix – Moment of Inertia (X-axis), cm⁴
Wy – Section Modulus (Y-axis), cm³
Wx – Section Modulus (X-axis), cm³
A – Cross-sectional Area, cm²
M – Mass per meter, kg/m
30 Series Profiles
| Part Number | Iy (cm⁴) | Ix (cm⁴) | Wy (cm³) | Wx (cm³) | A (cm²) | M (kg/m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL-3030 | 2.44 | 2.44 | 1.62 | 1.62 | 2.79 | 0.75 |
| AL-3030-90 | 2.69 | 2.69 | 1.79 | 1.79 | 3.12 | 0.84 |
| AL-3040 | 6.19 | 3.72 | 3.09 | 2.48 | 4.35 | 1.18 |
| AL-3060 | 17.47 | 4.73 | 5.82 | 3.15 | 5.16 | 1.39 |
| AL-3060-90 | 20.44 | 5.53 | 6.81 | 3.68 | 5.63 | 1.52 |
| AL-3080 | 27.47 | 11.73 | 6.86 | 7.82 | 6.10 | 1.67 |
| AL-6060 | 30.52 | 30.52 | 10.84 | 10.84 | 8.03 | 2.17 |
40 Series Profiles
| Part Number | Iy (cm⁴) | Ix (cm⁴) | Wy (cm³) | Wx (cm³) | A (cm²) | M (kg/m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL-4040 | 8.16 | 8.16 | 4.08 | 4.08 | 5.84 | 1.58 |
| AL-4040-90 | 8.82 | 8.82 | 4.41 | 4.41 | 6.18 | 1.67 |
| AL-4080 | 63.45 | 17.94 | 15.86 | 8.97 | 11.37 | 3.07 |
| AL-4080-90 | 74.24 | 20.98 | 18.56 | 10.49 | 11.89 | 3.41 |
| AL-8080 | 125.49 | 125.49 | 31.37 | 31.37 | 18.45 | 5.00 |
E = 70,000 N/mm² (Aluminium) · g = 9.81 m/s² · Yield point = 195 N/mm² · Sag guidelines: L/250 general use, L/500 precision work.
All deflection results include the profile's self-weight (D = dg + dF). Results are theoretical estimates — consult an engineer for critical applications.
All deflection results include the profile's self-weight (D = dg + dF). Results are theoretical estimates — consult an engineer for critical applications.
