The compact free-standing device SolvisBen was developed as an innovative heating system. Compared to conventional gas or oil condensing boilers, it is characterised by an integrated combustion chamber to supply heat and provide hygienic fresh water.
The SolvisBen heating system has a technical housing acting as insulation, mounting support and casing at the same time and symbolises the energy efficiency of the system. The door of this housing should be easy to open and close for maintenance or fine adjustment, and not have any visible joining elements. Previously, Solvis used conventional locking joints, which proved to be too cumbersome in long-term use.
While searching for a suitable alternative, the company became aware of the Bollhoff Snaploc plug-in connections. This consists of a ball pin and a coupling – the simple principle of the Snaploc plug-in connections ensures an optimal fit while decoupling vibration. For this purpose, a ball socket is formed within the coupling, in which the ball pin can snap into.
In Solvis heating systems, the Snaploc coupling is installed in a hole in the underside of the closing flap by simply pressing. With its bolt thread, the ball stud is screwed into the opposite housing, which has an internal thread. The maintenance flap can now be opened by simply pulling it or closed by pressing. This ensures that the technical housing can be opened and closed efficiently for maintenance. Per heating system, four Snaploc plug-in connections are installed with a ball diameter of 7mm. In the next five years, 50,000-60,000 Snaploc parts will be supplied to Solvis.
