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Automated assembly of air intake controls
V
ögele Industriesteuerungen and
LTW Automatisierungstechnik
were founded almost simultan
eously in 2003. Since 2007, both
companies have been working closely to
gether. The specialists in special machine
construction, control and automation
technology develop and implement solu
tions for major companies in the automo
tive, electronics, dispensing and distilla
tion technology industries.
One of the reasons for their successful
partnership is the use of innovative tech
nologies. “We always try to integrate the
latest technology into our systems, as
standing still means going backwards,”
A perfect combination
Two small, innovative companies
have been leading suppliers to the automotive industry
for many years. Their success has been built on using the latest technology as well as close
cooperation. The jointly developed production system for air intake control for petrol and
diesel engines is a perfect example.
says Martin Wolf of LTW. “By making our
machines amongst the most powerful
and efficient available, we are securing
our position in the market despite being
a small company – and we really enjoy
working with the latest technological
advances. A new system for producing
air intake controls for petrol and diesel
engines is proof that cooperation with
a complete solution provider such as
Festo can benefit both companies. The
successful mix of electric and pneumatic
components means that they can con
centrate on their core business in design,
assembly, commissioning and mainten
ance. The components, which are used
in the smallest of installation spaces,
include the service unit MS, motor con
troller CMMP-AS, electric linear axis EGC,
semi-rotary drive DRVS and mini slide
DGSL with intermediate stop.
Manual and automated
On a new system from LTW and Vögele
that is integrated in a production line for
the manufacture of air intake controls
for one of the world’s biggest automotive
suppliers, the housing, shaft and throttle
valve as well as the locating pins are joined.
Air intake controls regulate the supply
of combustion air for diesel and petrol
engines and consist of a plastic or metal
housing with an integrated, shaft-mounted
control flap. The system comprises a
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