Feeder speeds automated pierce fastening

Mechanical fastening specialist has introduced a drum feeder unit that enables users to maximise the cost-effectiveness of its pierce nut and stud technology.

Mechanical fastening specialist, Profil UK, has introduced a drum feeder unit, which enables users to maximise the cost-effectiveness of Profil's pierce nut and stud technology.

Suitable for the full range of standard Profil nuts and studs, the drum feeder can be used to automate hand insertion processes.

Or, it can be integrated with high speed installation heads to mount high strength Profil fasteners in pressed components as part of their manufacturing process.

The drum feeder features the following.

* An updated drum assembly.

* Modular design methods to achieve an 8% overall reduction in floor space.

* Acoustic signature of just 87dB.

* Ruggedly constructed.

* Enhanced component protection to ensure a long and reliable service life under the most arduous production conditions.

The drum feeder is ideally suited to high speed manufacturing environments and can be supplied in twin track, four track or six track configurations.

It is capable of feeding up to 100 fasteners/min to each track.

In addition, units can be ganged together to enable different fastener types or sizes to be installed simultaneously in the same sheet metal component.

Enabling a 12-18 month payback to be achieved on applications using 100,000 fasteners per year, the feeder is also available through Profil's attractive new equipment leasing plan.

"Our recently-launched scheme complements the new drum feeder perfectly, allowing users to gain the maximum return on automated assembly methods without the need for capital expenditure," said Profil UK's sales manager, Adrian Ellis.

"By taking advantage of our 'off-balance sheet' agreement, customers can effectively harness the cost and quality benefits of Profil's pierce fastening assembly methods on a 'pay-as-you-go' basis".

* About Profil UK - based in Coalville, Leicestershire, Profil UK draws on more than 30 years experience in the development and application of pierce fastening technology.

The company offers a comprehensive range of fastener styles and installation equipment all backed by ISO TS 16959 certification and is a principal supplier to customers throughout the automotive, domestic appliance and sheet metal fabrication sectors.

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