Take a minute to think of some of the most amazing mechanical marvels we have today: electric vehicles, exo-skeletons, cell phones, wind turbines, and many more. What do most of them have in common? They are all held together with some type of fasteners.
Now think about your product. What happens if the fasteners fail during use? At best, the customer is not happy and may look at other brands for their next purchase. At worst, damage to property or personal injury could result.
So, why are fasteners always the last thing we think about in our design? It’s true that assembly is the last step in the product design process, but fastener selection should be carefully considered in the early product design stages to ensure the best and safest product. Early fastener selection is also associated with time and cost savings making your process more lean and efficient.
Not sure what is the best choice? Have questions about what’s readily available or what’s new in fastener technology? Contact your fastening solutions provider to help you select the best hardware for your project. Don’t wait until two weeks before production starts!
Contact ProvenProductivity@bossard.com for information about the latest and greatest hardware innovations, and get help with your next project!
Doug Jones
Applications Engineer
djones@bossard.com
