ARaymond™ Quick Connectors: Connect with the future !
Rayconnect* is an independent company exclusively dedicated to the design, engineering, marketing and sales of ARaymond™ Quick Connectors. The industry-leading expertise provided by Rayconnect is often called upon by customers to solve specific manufacturing challenges. One such request led directly to the development of a brand new ARaymond™ product – the patented FlagLOCK design.
“It was created in response to a request from a car manufacturer in 2010”, recalls the Simulation and I.P. Expertat Rayconnect, Julien Rat. “They had already put a solution in place regarding the fuel returnline ofthe injectors of their engines. However, they then contacted us to develop a solution more cheaply. We had to meet the same specifications they gave us in terms of performance and design (previous design was in metal), and the ARaymond™ product was in development for more than a year by Chaupin Jérôme, designer at Rayconnect.”
FlagLOCK® has been designed for specificinjectors in four-cylinder diesel engines. Any vehicle using theseinjectors can benefit from this ARaymond™ product, asFlagLOCK can be adjusted according to the technical specifications used by each automotive manufacturer. Julien describes FlagLOCK as “a very small connector designed to interface with the injector, with the aim of collecting fuel that isn’t being directed into the engine. It needs to fit tightly, so there’s an O-ring on the product for sealing with the injector.”
The first part of the FlagLOCK name relates to the inclusion of a small visual identifier that confirms a good connection has been achieved. Julien explains: “The unique aspect of this ARaymond™ product is we have a colored flag, to let people know that the fit is good. The body of the connectorhas a small window and when the product is connected,the flag appears as a white square against a black product. When you see this white square area, you know you have the correct position and a tight seal.”The process of attaching the FlagLOCK is also very simple, thanks to the use of a Quick Connector with a metal locker. This can be attached and released simply by pressing on it.
FlagLOCK has been warmly received by the automotive industry. According to Julien, this may be partly attributable to the level of automation that can be introduced to the assembly line: “Customers can install a camera to automatically control the process. The difference in color between black and white shows that the product is well connected,allowing the manufacturer to progress onto the assembly process.”
FlagLOCK is the second in a series of innovative ARaymond™ injector connection units designed by Rayconnect. This series of products reflectsthe company’s position as a market leader in the field of automotive fluid handling systems. Rayconnect specializes in adapting products and solutions answer better customer needs, and FlagLOCK represents the latest and best example of this philosophy in action.
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