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Assembly Press: Reducing Downtime and Maintenance Costs by Replacing Air-Over-Oil Cylinders in Tire Assembly Press

Challenge

An automotive tier-one supplier wanted to replace an air-over-oil cylinder used on an assembly press that assembled tires to wheel rims. They were having a number of maintenance issues with air-over-oil cylinders that were creating extensive downtime and high maintenance costs. They didn’t want to use hydraulics and were looking for a solution that would withstand the shock loading inherent with this assembly process and reduce cycle time.

Kyntronics Solution

  • High-speed / high force “Total Solution” actuation system including the actuator, drive, control, and software.
  • Integrated force and position control.
  • Servo power on demand with a complex motion profile.

Customer Benefit

  • Reduced downtime and maintenance costs with the existing air-over-oil cylinders by eliminating air leaks and failing solenoids on existing cylinders.
  • Energy savings.
  • Reduced maintenance.

Application Requirements

Stroke: 12”
Speed: 7 in/sec
Force: 37,000 lbf.

Industries

  • Auto / Truck

Product Used:

  • Hybrid Linear Actuation System – Total Solution
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