GMW15530

Description / Abstract: GMW15530, 3rd Edition, April 2017 - Installation and Removal/Retention Load for Snap-in Fasteners Press-in and Retaining Force

Introduction

Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes 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.

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.

Remarks.

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 supercede this test procedure.