Product Description
CMT Panalign Strips (200-piece kit) are precision panel alignment strips designed to keep cabinet and furniture door panels perfectly centred within their rails during assembly. Whether you are crafting raised-panel cabinet doors, frame-and-panel furniture pieces, or decorative panel assemblies, these strips slip directly into the rails to hold panels in accurate position while still allowing natural wood movement and expansion - a critical requirement for quality woodworking results.
Key Features
- Keeps panels perfectly centred in rails - eliminates the guesswork and frustration of a poorly-aligned panel that can ruin an otherwise beautiful door, giving you professional results every time.
- Specially designed rubber that springs back indefinitely - unlike carpet foam, which loses elasticity over time and stops functioning, the rubber compound in these strips is engineered to maintain its spring-back action through the life of the installation.
- Allows for natural panel expansion - the strips centre the panel while still permitting the wood to move seasonally, preventing cracking, warping, or joint failure caused by trapped moisture-driven expansion.
- Rectangular shape for easy handling - the consistent, rectangular profile makes each strip simple to position and insert, reducing setup time and keeping your workflow efficient.
- 4 to 8 strips per typical door - the 200-piece kit provides enough material for approximately 25 to 50 standard panel doors, making it a practical choice for shop production runs or larger cabinetry projects.
Why This Product
- A poorly-aligned panel is one of the most visible defects in finished cabinetry - these strips address that problem directly by holding the panel centred in the rail groove throughout assembly, so the finished door looks exactly as intended.
- The rubber material is purpose-built for woodworking panel alignment, unlike improvised solutions such as carpet foam that degrade and lose function - these strips continue to perform over the long term.
- Because the strips allow panel expansion while maintaining centred positioning, they protect the structural integrity of the joint, reducing the risk of cracked panels or blown-out rails as the wood responds to changes in humidity.
- The 200-piece quantity makes this kit well-suited for cabinet shops and serious woodworkers tackling multi-door projects, offering a ready supply without the need to re-order mid-project.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: CMT-PNL-001
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Quantity: 200 pieces
- Application: Panel door and cabinet rail alignment
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Panalign strips does a typical panel door require?
A typical panel door requires 4 to 8 strips. With 200 strips in this kit, you have enough for approximately 25 to 50 standard doors depending on door size and the number of panels per door.
Why are these strips better than using carpet foam for panel alignment?
Carpet foam eventually loses its elasticity and stops providing the centering force needed to keep panels aligned. The rubber used in these Panalign strips is specially designed to spring back indefinitely, so the strips continue to hold panels centred over time without degrading.
Do Panalign strips allow for wood movement after installation?
Yes. The strips are designed to keep the panel centred within the rail groove while still allowing the panel to expand and contract naturally in response to changes in humidity. This is essential for preventing cracked panels and damaged joints in solid wood door construction.
Are these strips difficult to insert into the rail groove?
No. The rectangular shape of each strip is designed for easy handling and straightforward insertion into the rail. The consistent geometry makes it simple to position them correctly without additional tools or fuss.
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