called Probatec, based in Germany, which has
a track record of innovation in automotive,
mass transit and military seating applications.
Focusing on the needs described by
the train operators, Probatec investigated
a variety of options, choosing Böllhoff’s
SNAP-LOC fastener as its preferred method
of attaching the seat bases to subframes
in all of the carriages of the Rocky
Mountaineer. This fastener, already used
extensively in a wide variety of applications
(including wing mirror
mounts on some models of
BMW motorcycles and tail
light cluster mounts on topof
the-range motorhomes
from Burstner), is based on
Böllhoff’s ball and receptor
socket design
SNAP-LOC is said to offer
significant strength, is
light, clean and, when
installed, is completely
invisible to users. Yet,
when required, a seat
base can be changed
by just about any staff
member in seconds,
with a secure and
guaranteed perfect fit
every time. A damaged
unit is simply pulled off and
the replacement base positioned
accordingly, before being ‘clicked’
into place. An added advantage is
that SNAP-LOC also acts as an isolator
between the carriage chassis and the seat
base, further reducing vibration that may
be experienced by
passengers.
Böllhoff UK
industry manager,
Clive Brown, said:
“This is just one
of many important
applications for
SNAP-LOC that
have emerged in the transportation market
recently. As users demand lighter, quieter
vehicles of all sorts, they are also keen to
source simple, durable fasteners that anyone
can use in the field without specialist
knowledge, because it is another way of
reducing the overall cost to the customer
over a lifetime of use.”
Böllhoff
01902 637161
www.boellhoff.com
Probatec AG
+49 9621 78670
www.probatec.de
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