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News Release from: TFC | Subject: ITW Fastex one-piece quarter-turn fastener
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 11 August 2000
Plastic panel fastener can be used again
and again
TFC has introduced a versatile new low profile, one-piece quarter turn captive panel fastener from ITW Fastex that can be used over and over again.
TFC has introduced a versatile new low profile, one-piece quarter turn captive panel fastener from ITW Fastex that can be used over and over again This fastener offers a low cost alternative to metal latch designs
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 10 Aug 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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The moulded one-piece construction reduces the number of inventoried parts, while its captive latch fitting prevents any misplacement of parts during installation and assembly operations.
The fastener installs quickly and easily by inserting its grommet end into a prepared, punched square hole in both the removable panel and fixed structure of an assembly.
The plunger is then driven into the grommet by striking the head of the fastener with a hammer.
As the plunger enters the grommet, two prongs are spread out, securely locking the two panels together.
To separate the panels, a small moulded handle is inserted into a slot on top of the plunger and, with just a quarter turn twist, the grommet compresses back to its original size allowing the removable panel to separate from the fixed structure.
The fastening grommet meanwhile is held securely in place in the removable panel ready for reuse over and over again.
Manufactured from non-corrosive, non-conductive and non-hydroscopic Acetal and rated for 90lbs tension and 125lbs shear, the new fastener is ideal for a wide range of industrial and manufacturing applications including metal enclosures, computer servers, medical equipment, telecommunications cabinet and photocopying equipment.
TFC is one of the UK's leading suppliers of technically based fasteners, ring and spring products manufactured to exact tolerances.
Their comprehensive range of injection moulded and spring steel fasteners are easy to install, providing cost-effective and convenient solutions to a wide variety of design engineering and industrial manufacturing fastening needs. Request a free brochure from TFC ...
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