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
Tire and Wheel Inflator Assembly Press Tire and Wheel Inflator Assembly Press Hybrid Linear Actuator SHA for Tire and Wheel Inflator Control for Tire and Wheel Inflator Assembly Press

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