Metal print mounting hardware

[larkis]

I see people mounting metal panels using aluminum rails that can be hung on French cleats such as this https://youtu.be/ozCtY-or590?si=Gr-pF0Dg4LBcZOJa&t=22 Does anyone know where I can purchase this stuff or what the general trade name is for the rails?

[mcbroomf]

I bought some from Lion some years ago.  They are based in the UK and I can't recall whether I purchased directly or from a US distributor.  Not sure where you are but I would contact them if no-one else knows

https://www.lionpic.co.uk/r/25971/Lion-SUB15-Aluminium-Sub-Frame-Profile

[mcbroomf]

Still had the box with the remaining frames.  I ordered it in the US from Tech-Mark but I don't see it listed now

https://www.tech-mark.com/about-us

[dgberg]

I still get them from Tech-Mark, good product. Don't forget to get a box of corners and several rolls of the red tape, really great stuff. Although expensive.
A good miter saw with 80 or 100 tooth aluminum cutting blade is essential. A good quality measuring fence for your saw will save you tons of time.
No miters or corner kit required for this type other than the plastic corners. We don't use the cleats very much as it is a little too much for most home owners to mount.
They do work very well and are inexpensive. Sold in 5 ft. lengths and cut with the aluminum blade.

[mcbroomf]

Hi Dan,
Can you post a link to the page for purchasing them please?  Mine was in their catalog and is dead/moved now.

I skip the corners and just use the Nielsen type (I have loads of them).  I also don't use cleats, just a wire hanger from the little screw in side pieces that come with Nielsen frames

Lastly, if mounted on Dibond or equivalent make sure you peel the plastic off the back before you stick the subframe on.  Don't ask me how I know it's a bad idea if you don't.

[dgberg]

https://theframersforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=17281

I never had any luck ordering online. I have or had a catalog and just call. Jan is very knowledgable. The link is to order a catalog although many companies are going 100% online. Link is to the Uk and not Tech-Mark.

[mcbroomf]

Thanks Dan, just requested a new catalog though I still have enough sub-frame left for a while.

[dgberg]

I love the product, cost not so much. Shipping from Arkansas gets a little pricy too.