GMW GMW15530 PDF

Note: Nothing in the standard supersedes applicable laws and regulations.

Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take precedence.

Purpose.

To determine the assembly/disassembly characteristics of a snap-in fastener.

Foreword.

This procedure evaluates the performance of a snap-in fastener when subjected to loads, constraints, and environments representative of the installation or disassembly process.

Option A of this procedure is a general procedure to record all performance data representative of the installation or disassembly process. Option B is a specific method to identify the Press-In Force and Retaining Force of a snap-in fastener.

Unless otherwise specified, any requirements or direction provided in the Test Request documentation will supersede this test procedure.

Applicability.

This procedure applies to any joint using a snap-in fastener that is installed by the application of axial force without the use of mechanical tools.