Panel Mounting Strip

Panel Mounting Strip

OEM / ODM Available Free Sample Available ISO 9001:2015 RoHS REACH food-contact grade on request

Continuous strip that runs the length of a profile and holds a panel along its whole edge, removing the bow that point supports allow between blocks.

Wholesale Price $0.45 - $2.40 / m per m
Material Rigid PVC, aluminium or EPDM
Alloy Grade 6063-T5 on aluminium strips
Temper custom
Section Size Fits 6, 8 and 10 mm slot profiles
Slot Panel thickness 2-12 mm
Length Cut to member length, or 2 m lengths
Tolerance ±0.2 mm on panel throat
Surface Extruded; anodised on aluminium
MOQ 300
Lead Time 15-25 days after deposit
Loading Port Shanghai / Ningbo
Supply Ability 200,000 m per month
Payment Terms T/T 30% deposit + 70% before shipment | L/C at sight
Trade Terms FOB | CIF | EXW
Certifications ISO 9001:2015 | RoHS | REACH | food-contact grade on request
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Panel installation · Continuous support

A panel mounting strip runs the whole length of a profile and grips the panel edge along its entire run. Where a block holds the panel at discrete points and lets it bow between them, a strip holds it continuously, so the panel edge is supported everywhere and the bow is eliminated.

That matters wherever the panel has to stay flat or has to resist a load. A glazed guard that bows under a hand pushed against it, a cladding panel that ripples in a cross-draught, a shelf board that sags between supports — all of them are point-support problems, and all of them are solved by replacing the blocks with a continuous strip along the loaded edges.

Point support and continuous support

Point support (blocks)Fast, adjustable and cheap. The panel is held at the blocks and free between them, so it bows. Suitable for a stiff panel that does not have to stay perfectly flat.
Continuous support (strip)The panel edge is supported along its whole length, so it cannot bow. The strip is fitted in one piece, so it is less adjustable and a little more expensive.
Edge strip with a lipA strip with a moulded lip that covers the panel edge as well as supporting it. Used where the edge is visible or has to be protected.
Glazing stripA strip with a bonded gasket, used where the panel joint has to be weather-tight or splash-proof.

What the strip changes about the panel

A panel supported continuously along two opposite edges behaves very differently from the same panel on a few blocks. The unsupported span drops from the block spacing to zero along the supported edges, so the bow falls away and the panel carries a much larger load before it deflects visibly.

The strip also changes the failure mode. A point-supported panel cracks at a block under a hard knock, because the load concentrates at a small area. A continuous strip spreads the same load along the edge, so the panel is far more resistant to impact — which is the reason glazing strips are used on machine guards and on any panel a person can lean against.

PanelBlocksStrip
Bow between supportsPresent, set by block spacingEliminated along the supported edges
Impact resistanceConcentrated load at each blockLoad spread along the edge
Panel replacementLift out between blocksSlide out of the strip
AdjustmentSlide the blocks anywhereStrip position is set when fitted
AppearanceBlocks visible at intervalsContinuous clean line
  1. Decide which edges are supported Usually the two long edges, and all four for a large panel. The unsupported edges are where the panel is free to bow.
  2. Cut the strip to the member length The strip runs the full length of the profile, or between the corner joints. Deburr the cut ends so they sit flush.
  3. Fit the strip to the profile The strip seats in the slot along the profile. Where it is retained by the slot, slide it in from the end before the frame is closed.
  4. Slide the panel in On a frame with strips on two opposite edges, the panel slides in from the end. Fit the panel before the last member closes the frame.
  5. Clamp or seal Tighten the clamping screws, or fit the outer retaining strip. On a glazed strip, check the gasket is compressed evenly along the run.
  6. Check the panel for flatness Look along the panel edge. A ripple means the strip is not seated, or the profile is not straight.

Practical point: if the panel is transparent and the frame is visible, a strip with a covering lip gives a much cleaner result than blocks, because it hides the panel edge as well as supporting it. On a glazed guard that is usually the deciding factor.

Frequently asked questions

When should I use a strip instead of blocks?

Wherever the panel has to stay flat, has to resist a load, or is visible. Blocks are for a stiff panel that does not have to be perfectly flat and where speed of fitting matters more.

Can a panel be removed with a strip fitted?

Yes, by sliding it out of the strip, which means the frame has to be open at one end. On a closed frame the panel is fitted before the last member goes on.

Will the strip seal the panel joint?

Only the gasketed glazing version. A plain mounting strip supports the panel but does not seal it, so it is not suitable for a weather-tight enclosure on its own.

Does the strip fit any profile?

It is made to the slot of a specific section. Send the section drawing and we will confirm the fit.

How long can a strip run be?

Up to a few metres, but on a long run the strip needs support or a heavier retaining section so the panel does not push it out of the slot.

Send the panel and tell us if it has to stay flat

Tell us the panel material, thickness and whether it has to be flat under load. We will recommend the strip, the retention and the gasketing, and return FOB pricing within one working day.

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