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The Plastic revolution

Beginning in the 60s and 70s, plastic is considered as the noble material of the future. Car manufacturers insist on using it as a solution to corrosion, vibration, weight and sealing problems. The creators and designers turn it into a fashionable material. The ARaymond Network inventors will draw their inspiration from it.

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1957

1957

Sheet metal molding fastener

Inventors: A.RAYMOND COMPANY (Germany, Lörrach)

One of the first fastenings made of plastic. Corrosion resistant and watertight part which contributes to the sound-proofing of the vehicle. Immediate success in Germany!

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Plastic clips
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Plastic clips
 

Plastic clip drawing
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Plastic clip drawing
 

1958

1958

Watertight fastener

Inventors: Jean Perrochat

Removable, watertight and corrosion resistant fastener for car shell trim strips.

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Plastic fastening
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Plastic fastening 
 

Watertight Fastener patent
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Watertight Fastener patent

1962

1962

Molding fastener clips

Inventors: Henri Poivet

Fastening of profiled strips on sheet metal. The main innovation lies in the geometry of the watertight rivet made of plastic.

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Watertight rivet made of plastic
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Watertight rivet made of plastic

Drawing of watertight rivet made of plastic
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Drawing of watertight rivet made of plastic

1971

1971

Plastic press-stud

Inventors: Alain Raymond, Henri Poivet

PLASTICLAC range. Its geometry gives it an elasticity which means it can be fastened and unfastened with great regularity. A very large number of textile applications.

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Plastic press-studs for ordinary and flexible spring
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Yellow plastic press-studs for ordinary and flexible spring

Plastic press-stud drawing
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Plastic press-stud drawing

1974

1974

Swivel clips

Inventors: Heinrich Overhoff

Fastening principle which enables cables or tubes to be positioned in the desired direction. Automobile application: fastening of the electric cables in the engine compartment.

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Black plastic swivel clips holding plastic tubes
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Black plastic swivel clips holding plastic tubes

Swivel clip assembly plan
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Swivel clip assembly plan

1975
1999

Technological advances

Clip fastening adapts to new technology and environmental standards. The mastery of assembly techniques and materials gives rise to new expertise: fluid connectors and structural bonding.

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