Spring-Fast® grommets outperform nylon and meet the needs of OEMs with savings, efficiency & performance.
Nylon grommets are failing because OEMs are looking for:
1) Cost savings
2) Efficiency gains
3) Best in class performance,
Nylon grommets can’t deliver any of these benefits. However, Spring-Fast® grommet edging delivers on all three.
1. Cost Savings – at least 49%
We all know the expression – time is money. OEMs constantly review how much time is spent producing products for that very reason.
DTi has compiled data from clients on the time taken for each step in their grommet application and then calculated the cost impact using a shop labor rate.
Nylon and Spring-Fast have very different installation processes. Nylon needs an adhesive to keep it attached to an edge which leads to a slow and costly gluing process. In contrast, Spring-Fast installs in seconds with finger pressure.
The data clearly shows that using a shop labor rate of $32 per hour, Spring-Fast cuts installation costs by 49% because the installation process is so simple in contrast to nylon.
Note: Most OEMs are well above $32/hour so savings will be at least 49.
2. Efficiency Gains of 9.5X
The efficiency gains are part of that calculation. We simply compared the time taken for each step in the install process and calculated the total time lapse. The comparison shows that Spring-Fast increases task efficiency by 9.5X.
The simplified installation with finger pressure without glue, curing, or fixturing means Spring-Fast can be installed on an edge far more quickly.
We have built a spreadsheet to let you customize your process steps and their timing, labor rate, and savings. Call us to find out more.
3. Best in Class Performance
Spring-Fast offers best-in-class performance and has had no known failures in over 20+ years.
It has been tested for performance on stringent military and aerospace standards and is being used widely in aerospace and by the military.
This performance was designed into the product. Spring-Fast has a TPE-encapsulated steel core with “castles”. The castles create a strong compression force that powerfully grips the edge. No adhesive is required.
Why Grommet Edging is So Important
Grommet edging is an essential component that helps protect wiring from chafe and abrasion. Without them, wiring can chafe and when that happens the effects range from data loss to fire.
Since the 1950s OEMs have used nylon grommets to perform this function. However, nylon has no inherent gripping strength so requires an adhesive to secure it to an edge. This is slow, messy, & costly.
Nylon Grommets-Drawbacks
Nylon grommets have higher costs and lower productivity for a variety of reasons:
- Installation requires adhesive: this gluing process is slow & increases the time & cost.
- Adhesive Issues: They are prone to dis-bonding leading to costly rework. For safety concerns adhesives & solvents have VOCs. The adhesive itself can fail before the grommet fails.
- Curing Time: The adhesives used take time to cure before they can be worked with, slowing down the installation of wiring harnesses which delays production and deliveries.
The types of grommets available on the market can be seen here
Spring-Fast Grommets-Advantages
Spring-Fast® grommet edging is a better solution because it offers significant cost, efficiency, and performance advantages.
- Simplified Installation: Installs by finger pressure without any glue, curing, or fixturing.
- Cost Savings: The faster install saves OEMs at least 49% of their install costs.
- Improved Productivity: the faster easier install boosts task productivity by 9.5X
- No Curing Time: No adhesive means no curing time, wire routing can be immediate.
- Superior Retention: Proven edge retention tested to aerospace and military standards.
- Best In Class Performance: Spring-Fast has had no known failures in over 20+ years.
Conclusion
If you are looking for lowered costs, and increased efficiency with best-in-class performance – Spring-Fast grommets are your solution.
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