There are several key benefits to assess when choosing fasteners for a connection. They include standardization of design, ease of installation, minimization of weight, and cost savings. In order to maximize these benefits, it is important to rely upon a company that has specific knowledge in proper fastener analysis, testing, and selection. At Peak innovations Engineering, we are your source for fastener testing and analysis services that can help you achieve the optimum fastener and connection designs for your applications.
Let’s look at the benefits of applying consistent fastener design criteria:
Standardized Design
Through standardized fastener design for a particular project or application, engineers can significantly reduce the count of unique parts during the design phase. Standardized fastener design keeps the bill of materials to a minimum and reduces the complexity of the supply. It also provides big costs savings during development and production. Less fasteners to manage leads to less time spent managing fasteners.
Ease of Installation
Fastener ease of installation can improve production line efficiency to a significant degree. With the proper fasteners specified, assemblers can face less complexity and a clearer picture of the required locations of fasteners.
Minimizing Weight
Applying proper fastener design can result in reduced material weight, which can translate into cost savings. For instance, using aluminum fasteners as opposed to steel fasteners may provide important weight reduction in certain high technology applications, resulting in a competitive advantage. Testing can be completed to validate sufficient performance.
With a well thought out and clear fastener design and selection process, the installation of thousands of fasteners on a daily basis can be made in a highly efficient and expeditious manner, enhancing productivity.
Overall Cost Savings
Minimizing cost is one of the most important benefits of employing consistent fastener design criteria. The processes involved with modifying designs, manufacturing prototypes, and adhering to industry standards is highly capital intensive. A streamlined fastener policy is vital to controlling costs. An involved and integrated approach to fastener design and selection is an important factor in minimizing overall costs.
If you need help with your bolt analysis, testing, and design process to ensure optimum fastener and connection safety and performance in your applications, give us a call today at 815.847.7722 or reach us through our contact form.
