The benefit of a captive system like KEBAFIXX is that it includes fewer part types, reduced assembly costs, as well as a minimized supplier base.
KEBA Fastenings, a global supplier of niche fasteners, has launched KEBAFIXX, a pre-assembled captive fastening system for ease of assembly and greater efficiency.
The new captive system is specifically designed so that the screw is completely enclosed within the sleeve-fitting mounting component. This helps prevent any tilting of the screw during assembly.
KEBAFIXX compensates for production-related hole displacement and deformation, with tolerances of up to 2mm, depending on the type. (Compensation of up to 3.5mm is possible with oblong-shaped sleeves.) This fastener also eliminates clearances for the feeding of the fastening elements, making it possible to engineer complex designs that are more compact and cost-effective.
Additionally, KEBAFIXX provides for a high pre-load force. Tightening on light metals is possible as the large contact surface creates a low surface pressure.
Advantages…
• Assembly costs and times are reduced
• Mimimized part diversity
• High level of assembly reliability
• Eliminate lost parts
• High load capacity
• Integrated tolerance compensation
• Minimized supplier base for effective procurement and decreased logistic costs
• Removal of thread-cutting and self-tapping screw combinations
• Omission of incorrect product usage and assembly errors
• Effortless disassembly and reassembly
Filed Under: Screws • nuts • bolts • rivets