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Design Guide


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Product Name Material Variance Cycle Life
Guidelines:
Moderate = 500-2000
High cycles = 2000 +
Tensile Load
Vibration Resistance
 
Quarter Turn Fasteners
Lion
0.5mm (0.020") high high moderate
  • High strength
  • High cycle life
  • Variety of actuation and tool access styles
Rapier
0.9mm (0.035") moderate medium moderate
  • Tolerant of material variation
  • Moderate cycle life
  • Low cost for high volume applications
Panex
0.9mm (0.035") moderate medium moderate
  • Tolerant of material variation
  • Moderate cycle life
  • Variety of actuation and tool access styles
Dart
1.2mm (0.049") up to 2000 cycles low moderate
  • All plastic design
  • Light weight for light duty applications
  • Restyle wing design
Push To Close Fasteners
Pilot
1.2mm (0.049")
between
serrations
low medium moderate
  • Fastened with a simple push
  • Vibration resistant
  • Quick fastening for multiple fastener application
Arrow
3.08mm (0.012") high low moderate
  • Fastened with a simple push
  • Vibration resistant
  • Quick fastening for multiple fastener application
Fast Lead Screws
Quick
Access
Screws
Unlimited high high high