SUCCESS STORY - Breakstem Fastners

Industry: Electromechanical Engineering Company

Application: Electric Panel Board

Summary:

The Application Process, and Challenges:

A Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB) is a type of electrical switch used to control and protect electrical power system in metal-clad Switchgear and also in porcelain housed circuit breakers. It operates by extinguishing the electrical arc using a vacuum as the insulating and extinguishing medium. VCBs are known for their high reliability, fast operation, and ability to interrupt high fault currents, making them essential components in modern power distribution networks.

Using nuts and bolts for assembling electric panel Sheets on Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB) poses several disadvantages. Firstly, these traditional fasteners are susceptible to vibration impact, which can lead to loosening over time, compromising the structural integrity of the assembly. Additionally, achieving precise joint alignment with nuts and bolts can be challenging, resulting in variability and potential mis-alignment issues during assembly. Moreover, nuts and bolts require more space for installation compared to alternative fastening solutions, Furthermore, the weight of nuts and bolts adds unnecessary mass to the assembly, potentially hindering portability and increasing material costs.

The manufacturer sought AVLOCK India's expertise for a durable Fastening solution. Our Experts recommended a superior, permanent fastening alternative, outperforming traditional nuts and bolts, ensuring reliability in assembling electric panel regulators.

About the product:

Hydrapop

Hydrapop rivet is uni-grip breakstem blind fasteners available in various lengths for wide grip thicknesses. Fastening cost is low, Due to high speed and ease of application. Strong, reliable, vibration proof assemblies can be made without operator skills and rivet can be installed without marking the surface of the work piece.

Features of Hydrapop

Hydrapop is a Uni-grip rivet and comes in wide range of diameters and lengths
Allows versatility in various applications.
Countersunk head available which gives flush finish to work surface.
Large flange head available enables to use in softer materials.
Good Hole fill ensures high strength joints even in oversize and misaligned holes.
Ideal for use in thin sheet materials.
Require one side access for installation.
High speed installation
Available in various material combinations

Hydranox

Hydranox is a stainless steel rivet that offers high-strength fastening and ideal for thin sheet metals. The stainless steel breakstem provides excellent bulbing tail formation and high shear and tensile strength. This industrial fastener’s stainless steel construction provides good corrosion resistance in applications subject to elevated temperatures.

Features of Hydranox

Provides strong, vibration-resistant joints
Ideal for use in thin sheet materials
Compensates for irregular, oversized, slotted or misaligned holes
Good hole fill
Can stop movement in non-standard holes
Provides strong, vibration-resistant joints
High corrosion resistance
High shear and tensile strength
Provides a large blind side bearing area against the rear sheet
Retained stem
Ideal for applications requiring elevated temperatures
Spreads the tail bearing load/clamp load on the rear sheet
No damage, electrical problems or rattling due to loose stems

Results to the customer:

Vibration-resistant joints. of Form
Consistency and alignment precision during assembly
Improved the production level.
Improved overall quality of their electrical component.
Requires less space for Installation
Less weight as compared to traditionally used nuts, bolts or Screws

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