Fluid Fill Bushing Assembly Press

Features

• Submerged assembly system with PLC controls that can be tooled for a multitude of parts.
• Main tank - where the inner assembly is assembled into the outer metal.
• Secondary tank - acts as a buffer and overflow to maintain the level of the main tank.
• Tanks are made from 16-gauge stainless steel.
• Both tanks utilize sensors to monitor tank levels.
• Fluid is constantly circulated and filtered through the system using a diaphragm pump.
• A thermocouple is mounted in the main tank to monitor and control fluid temperature.
• The main tank filtering system has two filters that are plumbed in parallel to allow the operator to switch to a clean filter and keep running during maintenance.
• A deaeration ring is used to remove air from any voids in the bottom and sides of the inner assembly as it is lowered into the main tank. A separate diaphragm pump and filtering system is used to pump fluid through the deaeration ring. A flow meter is used to verify that there is flow.
• Quick change tooling.
• Pneumatic press head presses to a hard stop built into the tooling. The press head is also equipped with a pressure transducer and linear transducer for monitoring purposes.
• System fill valve - automatically controlled on/off valve that fills the system from the bulk fluid supply.
• All components are contained within a drop pan made from 11-gauge stainless steel.

Benefits

• Increased Profits
  Faster cycle times and higher quality control will provide increased profits.
   
• Faster Tool Changes
  Part tooling requires no tools to change over.
   
• Reduced Fluid Contamination
  Stainless steel tanks and continuous filtering system eliminate rust.
   
• Reduced Down Time
  The dual (parallel) filtering system allows for longer runs without interruption.
   
• Reduced Scrap
  The pressure transducer and linear position transducer on the press head ensures the inner assembly and outer metal have been properly assembled.
   
• Improved Quality
  Deaeration ring eliminates unwanted trapped air, thus improving product quality.
  

Specifications

• Minimum Bushing Size: 25mm dia | 25mm tall
• Maximum Busing Size: 100mm dia | 100mm tall
• Cycle Time: 5 seconds
• Air Consumption: 2 cfm (11 scfm)
• Main Tank Capacity: 12 gallons
• Secondary Tank Capacity: 12 gallons
• Drip Pan Capacity: 40 gallons
• Fluid Temperature: Controls 70-120° F +/- 5° F
  Optional Cooling Unit