Tightening automation
More space for automation, give productivity a boost.
Industry is moving increasingly toward process automation, and as a result, semi-automatic and automatic tightening systems have also become more widespread.
A choice that helps save time, avoids screw handling, improves operational ergonomics by protecting operators from repetitive movements, and increases performance.
More automation does not mean fewer workers, but less fatigue and greater efficiency.
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NUTRUNNER MOTORS
Specifically designed and manufactured for industrial automation, they feature a compact design, small dimensions and low weight.
They can tighten to any production requirement level and can be added to automated assembly lines, to turntables, on multi-spindle tightening units, on fastening slides, on anthropomorphic robots.
In other words, they can assemble any type of joint in any production context.
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TIGHTENING MODULES
These are independent modules consisting of a nutrunner motor installed on a slide and moved remotely.
They offer the convenience of being tested and ready for integration into existing production systems, where they immediately increase production capacity.
The tightening cycle is still managed by their PLC, which dialogues with the factory 4.0 automated production systems.
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TIGHTENING MODULES FOR COBOTS
These are smart machines that are not intended to replace people, but collaborate with them to perform the heaviest and most repetitive tasks.
This allows operators to devote themselves to all the more complex and critical tasks, making their work more motivating so that they can add value to the company by performing more qualified tasks.
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COMPONENTS
This includes, for example, tightening slides, screw feeders equipped with PLC, nut feeders, screw-retaining heads, and operating layout structures.
All components are entirely designed and produced by Fiam to serve the machines, but above all are customised to suit the screw, the component to be secured, and the process cycle.
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ERGONOMICS AND SAFETY
Ergonomics are also essential when it comes to automation.
Not just semi-automatic solutions, but also automatic stations must therefore be designed to improve operators’ physical, organisational and cognitive ergonomics, increasing safety and effectiveness.
Of course, in addition to the design aspect, the machines and their management programs must be user-friendly, while in the interests of safety, the tools must be used correctly, support aids must be used and maintenance must be carried out constantly.
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