Electronics packaging hardware

It has come to the attention of the engineers at FDB Panel Fittings that assembly of cabinets for electronic equipment can be a significant bottleneck in the production process with consequent downstream effects on productivity. Normally the idea of reducing time might also involve reducing quality in some way, but the solution was found in D-SNAP and SNAPLINE technology which actually offers very high quality outcomes with assembly time reduction in the order of 90%.

This technology offers a way of assembling racks and cabinets, as well as their necessary hardware without the use of tools or other fittings such as screws or nuts. The need was identified to enable side panels, tops, bases and doors to effectively be produced as flat items and then quickly assembled either at the factory or on site. Of particular relevance to 19” systems FDB have recently launched a novel captive SNAP-Joiner which fits the standard 19" rack 9.5mm x 9.5mm cutout and is quicker and easier to use than the traditional screw with cup washer and cage nut. The SNAP-Joiner is ideal for quickly installing 19" front panels of electronic racking and for assembling other panels where rapid/removal is required.

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