SOLIDWEDGE Wedgelocks from WaveTherm

  • SUPERIOR THERMAL PERFORMANCE

  • SUPERIOR CLAMPING FORCE

  • SUPERIOR LONGEVITY

  • ZERO INSERTION FORCE

  • LOWER PROFILE

  • POSITIVE RETRACTION

The world's only wedgelocks that feature positive retraction with solid aluminum block segments.

Engineered with three times the thermal contact area of conventional designs, SOLIDWEDGE™ provides superior thermal performance and eliminates the risk of jamming or misalignment. Trusted in mission-critical applications, our wedgelocks deliver unmatched reliability and durability.

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SOLIDWEDGE™ Competitive Advantages

NEW: Torque Limiting

The torque limiting ratchet head is ideal for 2-level maintenance, preventing over-torquing and safe enabling installations with standard hand tools.

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Positive Retraction | Zero Compromises

Our patented design provides reliable retraction while maintaining unrivaled thermal performance

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Superior Thermal Cross Section

The SOLIDWEDGE™ design provides three times the thermal contact area of conventional wedge locks. Our superior thermal cross sections provide the lowest possible thermal resistance.

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Higher Clamping Force

The SOLIDWEDGE™ design generates high clamping force protecting embedded components from shock and vibration. Max Force SOLIDWEDGES™ use 30-degree ramps for industry leading clamping force.

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Belleville Washer Upgrades

WaveTherm offers Belleville washers for FOD free deployments. It is standard in the Magnum series, and is listed as an option in the other SOLIDWEDGE™ product series devices.

Belleville Advantages

Mil-Spec Testing

We test all our platings and products to multiple MIL-SPEC standards, ensuring superior quality and unmatched reliability in the most extreme environments.

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SOLIDWEDGE™ Products

Force Series

Variations

Styles

Max Force + Select MAGNUM SOLIDWEDGES

SIDE STRAP

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CENTER STRAP

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High force + Hybrid Solidwedges

INTERLOCKING

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Mounting Options

Comparison PDF

PS Part Numbers

PRIMARY SIDE

Low Power Designs

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SS Part numbers

SECONDARY SIDE

High Power Designs

Heat Exchange Drawing

PT Part numbers

PASS THROUGH

High Power + IEEE Convection Front Panel Hole Capability

Heat Exchange Drawing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Specifications and Upgrades

Belleville Upgrade

WaveTherm offers Belleville washers for FOD free deployments. It is standard in the MAGNUM series and is listed as an upgrade for other SOLIDWEDGE™ product series devices.

Helicoil Upgrade

The helical insert Wavetherm offers for SOLIDWEDGE™ reduces galling between the stainless-steel drive screw and the aluminum drive wedge which eliminates potential FOD and extends the life and performance of the device.

Plating Options

BA - BLACK ANODIZE PER MIL-A-8625, TYPE II, CLASS 2


BH - HARD BLACK ANODIZE PER MIL-A-8625, TYPE III, CLASS 2


CC - CHEMICAL FILM PER MIL-C-5541, CLASS 1A, CLEAR


CG - CHEMICAL FILM PER MIL-C-5541, CLASS 1A, GOLD, NON-ROHS


EN - ELECTROLESS NICKEL PER MIL-C-26074, CLASS 4, GRADE B, BRIGHT

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