How it connects
Interlocking tongue-and-groove joint where the downward open bottom groove slides or hooks over the upward-pointing tongue of the panel below, mechanically aligning and interlocking the panels along their length.
Male and female halves
Female receptacle groove that mates over the male projecting tongue running along the top edge of the panel underneath.
Usually connects to
- GearWall Panel Edge Tongue Male
- Gladiator GearWall bottom trim / start trim
Common sizes
- Continuous longitudinal extrusion running along 48 in. or 96 in. panel lengths, sized to mate with ~3 mm thick tongue with ~6 mm engagement depth on 0.75 in. thick panels.
Where it is used
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Variations
- GearWall 4-foot panel groove
- GearWall 8-foot panel groove
How to recognise it
Located on the bottom longitudinal edge of a Gladiator GearWall panel, appearing as a continuous extruded female channel recess designed to face downward during installation.
Often confused with
| Confused with | How to tell them apart |
|---|---|
| GearWall Slatwall Channel Slot | The slatwall channel slot is an internal horizontal T-slot on the face of the panel meant for hanging hooks and bins, whereas the edge groove is along the bottom perimeter edge for panel-to-panel interlocking. |
| Standard Wood Tongue and Groove Flooring / Siding Joint | Gladiator GearWall is an extruded polymer/composite garage slatwall panel with specific proprietary dimensions and offset lip rather than standard lumber milling. |
Also called
Gladiator GearWall interlocking grooveGearWall tongue and groove bottom slotGearWall panel interlock female groove
Good to know
Manufacturer instructions specify panels are installed with the interlock tongue facing up and the groove facing down. Whirlpool / Gladiator GarageWorks proprietary profile.
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