Profile design

Snap joints – flexible and practical joining

Snap joints are a common and effective method of connecting aluminum profiles. Thanks to the flexibility of the material, snap mechanisms can be easily integrated directly into the profile design, simplifying assembly and reducing the need for additional fasteners.

The latches can be designed either as fixed locks or as separable joints, depending on the design requirements. To ensure proper functioning, it is important that the snap legs have a sufficient length, allowing for proper movement and secure locking.

By using snap joints, the designer can create solutions that are both user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing, while streamlining production and reducing joining costs.

Two examples of the latches. One with fixed locking and the other with the possibility to split the profiles.

Anja Berg
Marknadsansvarig
anja.berg@profilgruppen.se

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