Are you disabling disassembly?

What could disable disassembly?

Multiple fixing types, non standard fixings, elaborate clips, cryptic joints, special processes, permanent fitting, bonding mixed materials, anything that isn’t reversible.

Design for disassembly is key to service, re-manufacture and material recovery and how efficient this is could make a huge difference at the end of life process.

Do you have disassembly instructions?

Can your product come apart easily?