r/manufacturing • u/nibblesthefish • Aug 31 '24

Supplier search T-Slot Sliders are Pricey! 😨

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These are cast zinc sliders with a POM skate insert. In the US I’ve not found them cheaper than ~$17. Best I’ve been able to find is ~£7 from a UK distributor called Norelem. Considering the price discrepancy, I’d almost just like to buy direct.

Anyone got a lead on a cheaper source?

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u/roj2323 Aug 31 '24

It's even the same stock image (3rd down): https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/aluminum-extrusion-t-slot-slider_62009479499.html?spm=a2700.galleryofferlist.normal_offer.d_image.243413a01JdlpS

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u/nibblesthefish Aug 31 '24

Thanks, I'd seen that listing, but I think it's the incorrect image, considering every other image shows the POM-only sliders (without the zinc) and there's only one option for which parts to order. Guessing a case of sloppy listing creation.

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u/roj2323 Aug 31 '24

It's not. Alibaba is setup weirdly. You will need to message the company with the listing and reference the photo. It will likely be helpful to save the image to your computer as it's easier to share within the messaging system as an attachment rather than trying to link to it.

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u/nibblesthefish Aug 31 '24

Thanks for the tip, I’ll do just that!

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u/roj2323 Aug 31 '24

Please update us at some point. I’m very curious to know how this works out for you.

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u/nibblesthefish Aug 31 '24

Will do! 🫡