SITUATION
A current DRIV-LOK tool manufacturing customer was developinga new line of wrenches. They came to DRIV-LOK to find a way to actuate the jaws of the wrench and specify a solution that would be able to withstand shear forces and be wear resistan – two features not being provided by a coil pin.
SOLUTION
Using DRIV-LOK’s EngiNomics® approach, we identified the best solution to be a Driv-Lok Groove Pin. This would secure the pin into the jaw and allow the pin to be used as a pivot for actuating the jaws of the wrench. The ends were chamfered for ease of insertion, thus reducing assembly time and a hardened steel was chosen to accommodate shear forces and wear resistance.
ADVANTAGES
- ECONOMIC FASTENING SOLUTION
- HIGH SHEAR AND WEAR RESISTANT
- EASE OF ASSEMBLY
- ONE SOURCE FOR FASTENERS
TESTIMONIAL
“I was impressed with DRIV-LOK’s problem solving approach to the fastening needs in my new product design. I had not previously experienced Driv-Lok’s customer solution system of EngiNomics, but learned quickly how this unique Driv-Lok process would not only find me the best fastening solution, but an economical solution as well. I met with their Application Engineer and walked out the same day with not only a great recommendation, but actual parts to try in my wrench.” Dan Brown, Principal/Inventor, Loggerhead Tools LLC.