Many system integrators are asking themselves whether they should be using electric drive technology instead of traditional pneumatic drives. This is a strategy the Italian company Primon Automazioni has been following for many years. It has enabled Primon to gain valuable experience in terms of reliability, flexibility and modularity. The latest example is the new production line for assembling hydraulic plug connectors for automotive applications.
The Italian machine builder’s latest system development is a completely autonomous assembly line for hydraulic plug connectors for the automotive industry. It consists of several fully automatic assembly stations featuring electric axes, brushless motors and servo drives from Festo and can produce a part every 2.5 seconds. The machine stores the programs for all 30 possible plug configurations in its memory so the production line can automatically configure itself and adjust the working strokes of all axes based on the workpiece that has been loaded. This high system flexibility is all thanks to the software developed in-house that also ensures the system is easy to operate for the customer, while quick technical updates continuously optimise the solution’s function and efficiency.
First publication 2020