The assembly System without mounting harware or tools Innovative Fixing for the Sheet Metal Industry
Traditional fastening techniques for industrial enclosures and switch cabinets
Industrial enclosures consist of individual components held together by fasteners. They have to be secure, hold firmly and resistant to movement. When using fasteners, there is a difference between joining panels with each other and installing hardware (Fig.1).
(Joining enclosure components) The task of assembling the enclosure itself is known as panel joining. Side panels, rear panels, lids, floor panels, and even brackets are joined together to make a finished enclosure. Once the basic enclosure is completed, doors are mounted and held in place with hinges. These hinges are installed with fasteners, usually screws, but are sometimes welded into place. To allow for easy opening and closing of the door, a handle or latch is installed. (Installing hardware) When locking mechanism is incorporated, the latch can serve as a lock as well. The term “hardware installation” encompasses all of the tasks described in this paragraph. For the design of complex enclosures, different kinds of fasteners are required for the assembly. Even the simple insertion of shelves requires additional fasteners for joining the shelves to the enclosure. Any additional hardware, for example, a simple inspection window, requires fasteners for installation. |