Connections with system and expertise for...
Automotiv industry
Hood/door hinges
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Articulated joints for hood or door hinges are made using plain bearing bushes and step rivets.
Seat bases
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To maintain the required stability, the side parts are connected by large-diameter tubes and reliably flared with GBA technology.
Door locks
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A car door lock involves many different riveting tasks, which are perfectly solved with FMW’s radial point riveting technology.
Seat belt tensioners
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Safety-related components such as belt tensioner systems are reliably joined with customized roll-forming heads.
Other applications: Brake pad retaining clips • Drive kinematics for throttle valve • Seat belt buckles • Windscreen wipers • Cluches • Ball bearings • Steering column • Handbrake • Spoiler kinematics • Gearbox components • Sunroof guidance • Joints for folding tops of convertibles • Battery housing
Mechanical engineering
Number punches
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With FMW’s radial riveting point technology, specialized riveting dies make it possible to emboss letters, numbers and logos.
Toggle clamps
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In a multi-articulated joint, the precision of the riveted joint is extremely important to achieve a firm yet flexible result.
Other applications: Tongs • Chainsaw chains • Heavy duty castors • Ball bearings Pump flanges • Valves • Piston
Electrica engineering
Roof antenna
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FMW machines combine a variety of materials, e.g. circuit boards and cast housings, without damaging sensitive printed circuit boards.
Automatic switches
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With our individually developed multispindle rivet heads, multiple rivet points can be riveted at the same time.
Other applications: Threaded nuts for circuit board screw joints • Sockets • Plugs Coils • Radar sensors • Circuit breakers
Medical technology
Surgical instruments
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With FMW riveting machines, rivets in the micrometer range for medical applications are a cinch.
Fittings industry
Guide carriages
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Despite heavy-duty joints, FMW’s radial point riveting technology ensures smooth movement for opening, closing, tilting or sliding.
Other applications: Sterile storage containers • rods Endoscopes • Biopsy forceps • Door locks • Door and window fittings • Hinges • Locking systems