CURRENT SOLUTION: SPIROL Engineering recommended replacing the conventional screws with
SPIROL Series BP100 Press-N-Lok™ Pins. These Solid Pins have barbs that provide high retention in plastics, and they are designed to be concealed within the final product after the assembly process is complete. The plastic housing could no longer be separated without visible damage to the charging handle. Therefore, the manufacturer eliminated warranty expenses and activities related to damaged internal electrical components. Additionally, the new electric vehicle charging handle had a sleek, luxurious appearance now that the fasteners were no longer visible.
Press-N-Lok™ Pins are post-mold installed after the plastic has cooled in two stages. First, press the pins into one half of the plastic housing. Next, align the other half of the housing with the exposed pins and press into place. As the pins are pressed into the plastic, the barbs displace the plastic host material. After installation, the plastic naturally backfills behind the barbs to lock the pins in place. This simplified the assembly process for the manufacturer and eliminated scrap events associated with the installation of the screws.
Our staff of engineers will review your
Pinning Application needs and work with your design team to recommend the best solution.
