POSITIVE RETRACTION

Featured on all SOLIDWEDGE models

PREVENT MODULE JAMS. PROTECT YOUR PCB.

Conduction-cooled embedded computing modules using traditional wedgelocks can jam in deployed environments, making module extraction difficult and jeopardizing mission-critical systems. 

Customer feedback highlights the design risks of traditional wedgelocks, impacting reliability. WaveTherm helps OEMs and system integrators address these risks early in the design process. 

When wedge segments jam, extraction often requires destructive methods, such as chassis disassembly, compromising the entire system.

COMPETITOR FAILURE POINTS

  • Misalign Jam

    Wedge segments can become misaligned and jam since there are no forces pulling them straight or in sequence.

  • Friction Jam

    Segments are stuck due to frictional forces and have no forces pulling them away from the cold wall.

THE SOLUTION IS IN PREVENTION:

WaveTherm’s SOLIDWEDGE™ features positive retraction, where each wedge segment is linked to adjacent segments. Turning the drive screw counterclockwise retracts the threaded wedge and all connected segments, ensuring smooth and reliable operation. 

Unlike spring-tension systems that struggle with high frictional forces, the SOLIDWEDGE™ design delivers consistent, dependable performance. For today’s critical applications, SOLIDWEDGE™ eliminates the risks of stuck modules, ensuring easy access and reliable field replacements. 

POSITIVE RETRACTION WITH SOLIDWEDGE™

3 times thermal contact area

Zero Compromises

The patented SOLIDWEDGE™ design is the only wedgelock on the market that provides positive retraction without compromising thermal performance. With up to three times the contact area of competitor wedgelocks, we are able to pair unmatched thermal performance with the crucial reliability of positive retraction.

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500,000+ Deployed Units

Proven Reliablity

SOLIDWEDGE™ delivers unmatched reliability for mission-critical applications, proven by 500,000+ deployed units in the field. SOLIDWEDGE™ eliminates the risks of stuck modules and ensures easy access for reliable field replacements. 

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US PAtent 8,456,846

The Original Solution

SOLIDWEDGE™ is the original positive retraction wedgelock. Prevent module jams, protect your PCBs, and trust the industry leader in mission-critical performance.

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