Automated bolting system for electric vehicle production

Enhance your production line with a multi-direct bolting system designed to streamline assembly processes, offering significant cost reductions and increased flexibility in handling the complexity of electric vehicle battery installations.

Performs Multi-Direct Bolting Operations

The Bolting System X-Gun from Dürr Assembly Products is an advanced automation solution designed for high-efficiency bolting operations within automotive and mechanical engineering industries. It functions through a unique multi-direct bolting mechanism, performing up to four consecutive operations with a single nutrunner, thereby optimizing the manufacturing process for applications such as electric vehicle battery packs and automotive chassis. The system integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, offering both manual and automatic bolt-loading applications to improve flexibility. Particularly effective for high-speed and continuous production environments, it reduces operational costs by eliminating the need for spindle extensions. Designed with industry compliance in mind, it supports various environments, including chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, with configurations available to meet specific engineering requirements. The X-Gun is highly adaptable for E-mobility demands, ensuring future-ready assembly capabilities.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency by performing up to four consecutive bolting operations with a single nutrunner.
  • Lowers operational costs by eliminating the need for spindle extensions.
  • Increases flexibility in assembly processes, accommodating both manual and automatic bolt-loading applications.
  • Adapts easily to E-mobility demands, supporting the assembly of complex electric vehicle components.
  • Seamlessly integrates into existing production lines, ensuring minimal disruption during implementation.

General


Applications
Woodworking industry,Automobile manufacturing,Mechanical engineering,Electric vehicle batteries,Chemical industry,Pharmaceutical industry
End products
Vehicle body assemblies,Wood processing machinery components,Engine mounts,Pharmaceutical processing equipment,Electric vehicle battery packs,Chemical processing units,Automotive chassis
Steps before
Unit assembly,Marriage process
Steps after
Quality inspection,Battery installation in electric vehicles
Input ingredients
bolts,nutrunner,manual bolt-loading,automatic bolt-loading
Output ingredients
automated bolting operations,flexible marriage process,bolted batteries,increased automation
Market info
Dürr is known for its expertise in industrial engineering and manufacturing solutions, specializing in automotive painting technology, environmental technology, and production efficiency systems. It has a strong reputation for innovation and quality in engineered-to-order equipment.

Technical Specifications


Bolting Operations
4 operations sequentially
Automation Level
High,multi-direct bolting
Flexibility
High,due to removal of spindle extensions
Cost Efficiency
Costs notably reduced
Bolt-Loading Applications
Manual or Automatic
Integration Capability
x-elect bolt picking system
Application Fit
Bolting batteries in electric vehicles

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
High
Single nutrunner for multiple operations
Sequential operation capability
Up to 4 bolting operations sequentially
Cost Efficiency
Reduced costs due to absence of spindle extensions
Flexibility
Increased in marriage process
Compatibility with E-Mobility
Bolting batteries in electric vehicles
Automatic Bolt Loading
Available with x-elect
Installation Location
Can be located in the station

Product type Characteristics


Suitable for E-mobility applications
Yes
Ideal for electric vehicles
Yes


CE Certification
Yes
ISO 9001
Yes
ATEX Certification
For explosive environments

Physical Characteristics


Spindle extensions
Eliminated
Nutrunner type
Multi-direct
Bolt-loading applications
Manual/Automatic
Station location
Flexible

Custom Options


Spindle Extensions
Required / Not Required
Bolt-Loading Applications
Manual / Automatic
Automation Level
High / Multi-direct
Bolt Picking System
Automatic / x-elect
Bolting Process
Single Nutrunner / Multi-bolting