The automotive industry is in a race to achieve cost parity between Electric Vehicles (EVs) and their Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) counterparts. With market dynamics continually shifting, every component and every process offers an opportunity for optimization. REMINC understands this critical need, and our advanced fastening solutions are designed to play a significant role in lowering the overall cost of battery packs, without compromising performance or reliability.
Achieving more affordable batteries hinges on several key factors: reducing weight, simplifying assembly, and enhancing long-term durability and recyclability. Our fasteners are engineered to contribute across these critical areas. For instance, REMFORM® II™ fasteners, specifically designed for plastics, are instrumental in lightweighting battery enclosures and internal plastic components. By forming their own threads and often eliminating the need for metallic inserts, REMFORM® II™ fasteners reduce both the mass of the battery pack and the complexity of assembly. This also contributes to easier disassembly at end-of-life, supporting greater recyclability. For metal components within the battery structure, TAPTITE PRO® fasteners and TAPTITE 2000® fasteners excel. They create robust, vibration-resistant joints in steel and light alloys, optimizing assembly time by eliminating pre-tapping, and ensuring structural integrity without adding unnecessary weight from conventional inserts. Furthermore, in high-vibration environments inherent to battery packs, POWERLOK® II™ fasteners offer a mechanical locking mechanism that secures connections without adhesives, simplifying assembly and improving the recyclability of the components.
Ultimately, REMINC's fastener technology empowers battery and automotive manufacturers to build more cost-effective, lighter, and sustainable battery packs. By optimizing joint design and assembly processes from the ground up with our specialized fasteners, companies can make tangible strides toward achieving the cost parity crucial for mass EV adoption and ensuring long-term success in the competitive market.