Thank you all for the responses. My main concern is, is there a risk of shearing the top tab, and then have it shear the next and the next, etc? I don't know how much strength the additional tabs provide...
Thanks JStephen for the quick reply! However, these are currently used and have been used for the past 20 years in my company's products. They are placed into a slot that inhibits any detrimental rotation. We are starting a new product line, and now need to "prove" through engineering the...
Hello,
I apologize if this has been asked before.
I have a series of small tabs made from thin plate that are bolted together on one end and loose on the other end. The tabs are supported on one end, and a loading force is applied to the opposite end. (Please see image. The dimensions are in...