The PAT System is six times faster than conventional cable tie installation systems
August 24, 2015
Panduit Corp., a leading global provider of wire management solutions for wire harness builders, launched today the patent-pending Quick-Build™ Harness Board System. The Quick-Build™ System is a revolutionary modular, expandable solution comprised of 1′ X 1′ (305mm x 305mm) reusable grid tiles with specially shaped holes that accept repositionable accessories to improve the productivity of wire harness build time by up to 18% compared to plywood board and nail method.
The specially designed Quick-Build™ mounting pegs lock into the grid tiles with just a twist. Used along with the Quick-Build™ mounting platforms and nail holders, which accept Panduit conventional wire harness layout accessories and industry-standard testing fixtures, these components create a modular harness board system.
“Low-Volume-High-Mix (LVHM) manufacturers achieve the greatest savings due to reduced material costs — up to 65% of layout and board builds,” according to Bob Krisel, Vice President of Panduit OEM Solutions. “By reducing the number of bulky plywood boards, the Quick-Build™ Harness Board System delivers more than 50% in storage space savings.”
The Quick-Build™ System elevates harness routing above the grid tiles, allowing wire harness manufacturers to use the Panduit Automatic Cable Tie Installation Tool (PAT). The PAT System is six times faster than conventional cable tie installation systems, which can further improve productivity.
