{"product_id":"trak-racer-hex-bolt-and-ball-bearing-nut-for-8mm-t-slot","title":"Trak Racer Hex Bolt \u0026 Ball-Bearing Nut for 8mm T-Slot","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-h0vq0u28nj\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-h0vq0u28nj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-h0vq0u28nj page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe nut that stays where you put it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-h0vq0u28nj    page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard T-nuts have one irritating habit: they drop. Slide one into a vertical rail, let go of it, and it falls to the bottom of the channel where you cannot reach it. The ball-bearing T-nut solves that with a small spring loaded ball that holds it in position in the slot until you tighten the bolt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach set pairs those nuts with M8 x 16mm hex bolts, and the nuts are nickel-plated carbon steel. They fit the 8mm slot used across the aluminium Trak Racer system, and are available in a pack of 10 sets or a pack of 20 sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-h0vq0u28nj page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Trak Racer hex bolt with ball-bearing T-nut\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/2457\/8902\/files\/1xM8x16_TNUT.png?v=1786205943\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-h0vq0u28nj\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-9UgzTYBb7e\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-E8MNHvqklu\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-E8MNHvqklu\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-E8MNHvqklu page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-E8MNHvqklu  page-crafter-ul-list-with-checkmark  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM8 x 16mm hex bolts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBall-bearing T-nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose 10 sets or 20 sets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-E8MNHvqklu  page-crafter-ul-list-with-checkmark  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNickel-plated carbon steel nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 8mm T-slot profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBolt and nut supplied as matched pairs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-xlrbbSKDYp\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-7IzLbHrKWV\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-7IzLbHrKWV\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-7IzLbHrKWV page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhy the detent changes the job\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-7IzLbHrKWV    page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking alone on a vertical rail is where this earns its money. You position the nut, it stays, and you can bring the bracket up to it with both hands free. With a plain T-nut the same job needs a finger holding the nut, a third hand for the bracket, and a fourth for the driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also means you can add hardware to a built rig without dismantling anything. Drop the nut in from the open end of the slot, slide it to where you need it, and it holds while you fit the part. That is how most of the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/gamergeardirect.com.au\/collections\/hardware-mounts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehardware mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in the Trak Racer system is designed to be retrofitted. They pair naturally with the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/gamergeardirect.com.au\/products\/trak-racer-40mm-aluminium-corner-bracket-and-cap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40mm corner bracket and cap set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and the rest of the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/gamergeardirect.com.au\/collections\/racing-simulator-accessories\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eracing simulator accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e that mount into the same channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-7IzLbHrKWV page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Ball-bearing T-nuts shown fitted in an 8mm profile slot\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/2457\/8902\/files\/10inuse.png?v=1786205943\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-7IzLbHrKWV\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-KfNaCgDV6c\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-x3GSJJ20JD\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-x3GSJJ20JD page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-x3GSJJ20JD    page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The ball-bearing nut is one of those small engineering decisions that changes how a build feels. Anyone who has assembled a rig with plain T-nuts and then used these understands immediately. Buy more than you think you need, because every accessory you add later wants a couple.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Blake Sterling, Founder \u0026amp; CEO, Gamer Gear Direct\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-gvMxra2gCq\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-PxYUTAIHMb\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_heading-PxYUTAIHMb\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-fFuAMhTXds\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-fFuAMhTXds page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat slot size do these fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e8mm T-slot, which is the profile used on Trak Racer aluminium cockpits and monitor stands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does the ball bearing do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt holds the nut in position in the slot before the bolt is tightened, so the nut does not slide or drop while you are lining a bracket up. Once tightened, it clamps like any other T-nut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eShould I take the 10 or the 20?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eTen sets covers fitting out a chassis with brackets and a handful of accessories. Twenty is the better buy if you are assembling a rig from scratch or adding a monitor stand at the same time, since every bracket needs at least two. The bolts are M8 x 16mm in both packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-h0vq0u28nj { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-h0vq0u28nj { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-h0vq0u28nj { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-h0vq0u28nj { height: null;  width: null;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-h0vq0u28nj { order: 1;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_button-h0vq0u28nj  { background-color: #000;  color: #fff;  font-size: 16px;    color: #fff !important; }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-h0vq0u28nj {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  }  #SPACER-9UgzTYBb7e {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_whats_included_container-E8MNHvqklu { background-color: #f4f4f4;     }  .page_crafter_whats_included_heading-E8MNHvqklu { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_whats_included_text-E8MNHvqklu { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: center;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-E8MNHvqklu { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-E8MNHvqklu { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  #WHATS_INCLUDED-E8MNHvqklu {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  }  #SPACER-xlrbbSKDYp {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_two_column_grid-7IzLbHrKWV { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-7IzLbHrKWV { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-7IzLbHrKWV { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-7IzLbHrKWV { height: null;  width: null;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-7IzLbHrKWV { order: -1;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_button-7IzLbHrKWV  { background-color: #000;  color: #fff;  font-size: 16px;    color: #fff !important; }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-7IzLbHrKWV {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  }  #SPACER-KfNaCgDV6c {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_two_column_heading-x3GSJJ20JD { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-x3GSJJ20JD { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  #TEXT_BLOCK-x3GSJJ20JD {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  }  #SPACER-gvMxra2gCq {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_heading-PxYUTAIHMb { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  #HEADING-PxYUTAIHMb {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } #ACCORDIAN-fFuAMhTXds {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  }   \n  @media (max-width: 798px) {\n        #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-h0vq0u28nj {\n    \n  }  #SPACER-9UgzTYBb7e {\n    \n  }  #WHATS_INCLUDED-E8MNHvqklu {\n    \n  }  #SPACER-xlrbbSKDYp {\n    \n  }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-7IzLbHrKWV {\n    \n  }  #SPACER-KfNaCgDV6c {\n    \n  }  #TEXT_BLOCK-x3GSJJ20JD {\n    \n  }  #SPACER-gvMxra2gCq {\n    \n  }  #HEADING-PxYUTAIHMb {\n    \n  }  #ACCORDIAN-fFuAMhTXds {\n    \n  }\n  }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolt size: M8 x 16mm\u003cbr\u003eBolt head: Hex\u003cbr\u003eNut type: Ball-bearing T-nut\u003cbr\u003eNut material: Nickel-plated carbon steel\u003cbr\u003ePack options: 10 sets or 20 sets\u003cbr\u003eSlot size: 8mm\u003cbr\u003eWarranty: 2 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 or 20 x M8 x 16mm hex bolts with ball-bearing T-nuts, depending on the pack selected\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Trak Racer bolt and T-nut set is backed by a 2-year limited manufacturer warranty covering materials and manufacturing under standard residential use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormal wear and tear sits outside the warranty. Every product is 100% genuine, sourced directly from Trak Racer's official distributors, and our Australian simulation team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Trak Racer products sold by Gamer Gear Direct are genuine and sourced from authorised distributors, with full Australian support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trak Racer","offers":[{"title":"10 x Hex Bolts \u0026 T Nuts","offer_id":53414150897961,"sku":"TR80-SCREWNUT4","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 x Hex Bolts \u0026 T Nuts","offer_id":53414150930729,"sku":"TR80-2SCREWNUT","price":58.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/2457\/8902\/files\/1xM8x16_TNUT.png?v=1786205943","url":"https:\/\/gamergeardirect.com.au\/products\/trak-racer-hex-bolt-and-ball-bearing-nut-for-8mm-t-slot","provider":"Gamer Gear Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}