Scanning for Ideas: Captive Joiner Fastens Sheet-Metal Panels

July 10, 2008

Captive-joiner 9.5 Snapline fasteners from Dirak Inc., Sterling, Va. (dirak.us), can be installed without special tools, letting technicians cut installation time by up to 90% without the risk of marring the panel’s finish.

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They also need no additional hardware for installation. The design lets users adjust for misalignment during installation. The fastener can be configured to open with a simple 45° turn or with a special key. And it closes simply by pushing the fastener and its panel against the enclosure frame. It fits in standard cutouts in 19-in. racks.

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