Fastening joints (detachable joints) are made between two or more parts and serve to join or fasten components or assemblies in devices/appliances and plants/installations.
Features of detachable joints are:
- The joint can be detached at any time.
- The joining elements are not destroyed.
- The joining elements can be re-used.
There are two groups of detachable joints.
Detachable joints | |
form-closed (positive) joints: |
force-closed (non-positive) joints: |
screw-type joints (screw connectors) |
keyed joints |
spring-type joints |
clamped joints |
pin-type joints |
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plug-type joints (plug-and-socket connectors) | |
Detachable joints permit easy mounting, dismantling and repair of devices, appliances and installations. For making electrical joints, screw-type joints (screw connectors) and plug-type joints (plug-and-socket connectors) are used.