Gould Fasteners carries wedge-lok fasteners for assembly tasks from Schroff

The Schroff Series 44-5 wedge-lok, available via Gould

A top provider of fastening products in the Canadian industrial landscape, Gould Fasteners has access to innovative, top-level goods from dozens of international manufacturers. One of these manufacturers is Schroff, and one of its newer products is the Series 44-5 wedge-lok, mostly recommended for use in board-module assembly applications.

Easy insertion and removal

The wedge-lok is a unique style of fastener that uses leverage to wedge between reinforcing or ties and cavity wall insulation. With its wedge design and rib-faced locking system, secure connection is guaranteed. This is a simple fastening system that requires no adhesives.

The Schroff Series 44-5 wedge-lok has zero insertion force to enable easy insertion and removal of board-module assembly. It also has a self-aligning spring feature, a large profile for better clamping action, and an optional variation with no mounting holes. The wedge-lok mounts to the power supply and board-module assembly with rivets or screws.

With a weight of 2.79 grams per centimetre, the Series 44-5 wedge-lok connects to the board-module assembly with a recommended torque of 180 Newton centimetres, and the cold plate should have a gap of the board-module assembly’s thickness plus 10.8.

Other materials required for the fastening process:

• Aluminum alloy wedges;
• Stainless steel, 3.6-millimetre hex. socket head cap screws, depending on mounting configuration;
• Beryllium copper alignment springs; and
• Optional lock & flat washers and locknuts.

Schroff offers four options for applying the Series 44-5 wedge-lok: the VI option, which indicates when the assembly is unlocked; the LF option, which adds shock and vibration resistance, as well as screw length of 2.5; the LN option, which captivates the rear wedge when untorqued; and the L option, which also adds shock and vibration resistance.

About the companies

Schroff is a brand of electronic protection and infrastructure by Pentair, a manufacturer with multiple locations around the world, including 16 sales and distribution offices throughout Canada.

Established in 1979, Gould Fasteners distributes fastening products to many Canadian industries from its location in Mississauga, Ont. It also supplies electronic, military, and industrial hardware to the telecommunications industry.

For more information, contact Gould.

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