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Automated assembly of air intake controls
V
ögele Industriesteuerungen
and LTW
Automatisierungstechnik were
founded almost simultaneously
in 2003. Since 2007, both companies
have been working closely together. The
specialists in special machine
construction, control and automation
technology develop and implement
solutions for major companies in the
automotive, electronics, dispensing and
distillation technology industries.
One of the reasons for their successful
partnership is the use of innovative
technologies. “We always try to
integrate the latest technology into our
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.
systems, as standing still means going
backwards,” 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 concentrate on
their core business in design, assembly,
commissioning and maintenance. The
components, which are used in the
smallest of installation spaces, include
the service unit MS, motor controller
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