Manufacturers constantly seek solutions that enhance production efficiency while maintaining superior product quality. The innovative Quickfit TL5 “Full Metal Jacket” dowel from cabinet hardware expert, Titus, delivers on both fronts, offering a versatile solution that streamlines assembly processes while ensuring long-lasting joint integrity.
Unlike traditional dowels, the Quickfit TL5 dowel is universally applicable to different materials, eliminating the need for multiple dowel inventories. This single solution creates strong, reliable joints in MDF, chipboard and solid wood, reducing the need for supplementary wooden dowels and simplifying inventory management.
The system’s tool-free insertion capability can reduce assembly time by up to 50% for home-assembled furniture. For volume production, the dowels can be inserted automatically using Titus FastFit machines, further optimising the production process.
Used with Titus Cam5000 cams, the Quickfit TL5’s expanding steel sleeve delivers exceptional resistance to both torsion and pull-out forces. This engineering innovation ensures rigid furniture construction while addressing one of the most common consumer complaints – joints that loosen over time. The robust design maintains joint integrity even through multiple cycles of assembly and disassembly.
The system’s tolerance to manufacturing variations sets it apart in real-world applications. The specially designed dowel head accommodates edge-to-hole-centre (ETHC) tolerances of up to ± 1 mm, effectively managing both drilling inconsistencies and the natural movement of wooden panels. When inserted into a 5mm hole, the dowel immediately and securely engages, simplifying subsequent assembly steps.
The Quickfit TL5 accommodates different panel thicknesses and construction requirements. It is available in versions suited to ETHC dimensions of 24mm and 34mm. The standardised drilling specifications allow for straightforward integration into existing manufacturing processes.
The Quickfit TL5’s versatility makes it equally valuable for large-scale manufacturers and smaller custom cabinet makers. For high-volume producers, the system enables streamlined production flows and predictable assembly times, while custom manufacturers benefit from its flexibility across different materials and panel thicknesses.
For manufacturers seeking to optimise their production processes while maintaining high-quality standards, the Quickfit TL5 represents the ultimate solution in modern cabinet construction. Its combination of versatility, efficiency and reliability makes it an indispensable tool for today’s furniture manufacturers.
