Assembly Machines
Our machines can assemble a vast array of pipe diameter and length with complex fitting housing.
The parts are loaded into the clamping jaws under spring pressure, the spring pressure allows the pipes to be loaded safely and greatly reduces the chance of damaging the pipes.
Once the parts are loaded and the operator comes out of the light guard to press the start button, the air pressure is activated and the cycle starts.
The tube position is controlled during the loading process, the pipe is flared out at the end of the tube just enough to allow for the fitting to be inserted.
The end of the pipe is held in position to ensure the internal surface of the pipe is not damaged during assembly.
Our variants:
• Manual Part Poka-Yoke assembly machine
• Part Poka-Yoke anti RSI Manual single pipe assembly
• Full Poka-Yoke anti RSI Manual single pipe assembly, Reduced cost.
• Full Poka-Yoke anti RSI Manual single pipe assembly
• Anti RSI Manual single pipe assembly
• Manual single pipe assembly
• Fully automated double pipe assembly
• Fully automated triple pipe assembly
Manual Assembly Machine, Part Poka-Yoke
There is a mechanical tube stop to ensure the correct amount protrudes from the jaw, no reliance on the operator.
The swage tool and fitting are mechanically aligned with the tube, no reliance on the operator.
This can be mounted directly onto an existing bench, to aid cell layout and reduce cost.
Simple slip on/off fitting holder and flare tool, jaws can be changed with 3 bolts
Base Plate Dimensions - Width 800mm Depth 250mm (280 including carriage) Height 400mm (excluding clamp handle).
Manual Assembly Machine, Anti RSI, Part Poka-Yoke
This machine has a mechanical force multiplying system, large fittings can easily be assembled without the need for lubrication.
There is a mechanical tube stop to ensure the correct amount protrudes from the jaw, no reliance on the operator.
The swage tool and fitting are mechanically aligned with the tube, no reliance on the operator.
We have greatly increased the output of manual force, with a new ratio of 8.6 -1. The load force is now a pull motion that is easier for the operator.
Machine Footprint - Width 800mm Depth 720mm Height 915mm (bench height, 1475 to top of clamp).
Manual Assembly Machine, Anti RSI, Full Poka-Yoke
This machine has the same mechanical force multiplying system but with a complete assembly Poka-Yoke check
PLC controlled with a HMI to show machine status and instructions for the operator.
The tube protrusion length is checked.
The position of the tube clamp is detected, once fully closed the flare/fitting carriage is unlocked and able to move.
Full insertion must be made. If full insertion is not made the assembly will be locked into the machine.
This system guarantees a correctly assembled part.
We have greatly increased the output of manual force, with a new ratio of 8.6 -1. The load force is now a pull motion that is easier for the operator.
Simple slip on/off fitting holder and flare tool, jaws can be changed with 3 bolts
Machine Footprint - Width 800mm Depth 720mm Height 915mm (bench height, 1475 to top of clamp).
Full Poka-Yoke anti RSI Manual Assembly Machine
This machine has the same mechanical force multiplying system but with a complete assembly Poka-Yoke check
PLC controlled with a HMI to show machine status and instructions for the operator.
The tube protrusion length is checked. Fitting holder and flare tool presence will be checked, These have a Poka-Yoke design and cannot be fitted incorrectly.
The position of the tube clamp is detected, once fully closed the flare/fitting carriage is unlocked and able to move.
Full insertion must be made. If full insertion is not made the assembly will be locked into the machine.
This system guarantees a correctly assembled part.
We have greatly increased the output of manual force, with a new ratio of 8.6 -1. The load force is now a pull motion that is easier for the operator. The two blue handles are connected so that an operator can use their left or right muscle group, however they see fit, to assemble fittings. The machine is fitted with fittings storage, a hanger for completed assemblies on either side of the machine, a batten light and adjustable castor wheels for extra practicality.
Simple slip on/off fitting holder and flare tool, jaws can be changed with 3 bolts
Machine Footprint - Width 1968mm including part hangers (1080mm without) Depth 1114mm Height 2095mm.
Anti RSI Manual Assembly Machine
This machine is now our standard manual assembly machine. Designed to eliminate RSI by combining three new methods.
1. Almost nine-times the output force of the operator.
2. Ambidextrous system.
3. The insertion force is a pulling motion.
We have greatly increased the output of manual force, with a new ratio of 8.6 -1. The load force is now a pull motion that is easier for the operator. The two blue handles are connected so that an operator can use their left or right muscle group, however they see fit, to assemble fittings. The machine is fitted with parts storage, a batten light and adjustable castor wheels for extra practicality.
Simple slip on/off fitting holder and flare tool, jaws can be changed with 3 bolts
Machine Footprint - 1080mm x 670.
Manual Assembly Machine
This machine is a simple to operate manual assembly machine.
1. The tube jaws and fitting holders can be changed in seconds.
2. The insertion depth is controlled via a tube stop.
The tube is placed in the jaws against a tube stop. The clamp is operated which locks the tube in position. The fitting is placed into the fitting holder. The right hand clamp is pulled across which operates the swage tool, this flares out the tube making it ready for the fitting insertion. The carriage is manually moved across and the fitting is inserted.
Simple slip on/off fitting holder and flare tool, jaws can be changed with 3 bolts
Machine Footprint - 1080mm x 670.
Double Pipe Assembly Machine
The machine shown in the render was manufactured to assemble 2 fittings in 1 operation.
The machine was configured to assemble a fitting on each end of the same pipe, every operation would produce a completed part.
Triple Pipe Assembly Machine
This machine inserts up to 3 different fittings at the same time, these are large diameter fittings, they require a great deal of pressure to insert them into the tubes. When this was a manual operation the operators complained that the force required to assemble a single fitting into the tube was too great, doing this occasionally was OK, but it was not possible over a full shift.
We made the decision to insert 3 fittings in 1 operation so a single machine was able to keep up with the forming process. Using this assembly machine means we could guarantee the quality of each insertion.