RIVTAC® Single-Sided Access Joining Solution

FLEXITOL® Metal is a specialized fastening system engineered to deliver precise tolerance compensation and secure joints in battery tray manufacturing. Designed for applications where dimensional variations are common, FLEXITOL® Metal ensures optimal fit and function in every assembly. Its benefits include: Automatic Tolerance Compensation: FLEXITOL® Metal automatically adjusts to compensate for gaps and dimensional variations between components, ensuring a consistently tight and secure joint—critical for battery trays where precise assembly is essential. All-Metal Construction: Manufactured entirely from metal, FLEXITOL® Metal provides high strength and durability, making it suitable for demanding automotive and industrial environments. Versatile Integration: Available in multiple variants—including blind rivet nut, weld nut, direct thread, and plastic embedding—FLEXITOL® Metal can be used with a wide range of materials and battery tray designs. Secure and Repeatable Joints: The system’s unique adjustment element with integrated friction function ensures reliable, vibration-resistant joints that maintain their integrity even under dynamic loads and thermal cycling. Blind Installation Capability: FLEXITOL® Metal can be installed from one side of the workpiece, simplifying assembly in applications with limited access—ideal for complex battery tray designs. Efficient Assembly: The fastener’s design streamlines the installation process, supporting both manual and automated assembly, and reducing cycle times for high-volume battery production. Reusable Solution: FLEXITOL® Metal can be reused up to five times, supporting maintenance and repairs without compromising performance. Corrosion and Environmental Resistance: With material and coating options tailored to battery environments, FLEXITOL® Metal offers excellent resistance to corrosion, moisture, and harsh operating conditions. Cost-Effective: By compensating for manufacturing tolerances and minimizing the need for precision machining or rework, FLEXITOL® Metal reduces overall manufacturing costs and supports efficient, high-quality battery tray assembly. | RIVTAC® is a high-speed mechanical fastening process that joins materials by driving a hardened tack element through the materials in a single, high-velocity operation. This process requires no pre-drilling, generates minimal heat, and enables the rapid assembly of multiple layers and dissimilar materials. The result is a strong, reliable joint without the need for pre-holes, additional fasteners, or thermal processing. Single-Sided Access: RIVTAC® enables joining from one side only, a critical advantage for battery housings and modules with limited accessibility. Dissimilar Material Joining: The process is ideal for combining aluminum, steel, copper, and even some plastics—supporting the trend toward multi-material battery designs for weight reduction and performance optimization. No Thermal Influence: RIVTAC® is a cold joining process, eliminating the risk of thermal damage to sensitive battery cells, electronics, or coatings. High-Speed Automation: With cycle times under one second per joint, RIVTAC® is perfectly suited for automated, high-volume battery production lines. Clean and Safe: The process produces minimal debris and no fumes, supporting cleanroom and safety requirements in battery manufacturing environments. Strong, Durable Joints: RIVTAC® fastenings deliver high static and dynamic strength, ensuring the structural integrity and longevity of battery systems, even under demanding conditions.