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Soap Pump Assembly Machine
Health Science | Assembly
Automation Solution for the Hygiene Industry
Designed and built by TCA to improve the cycle-time of manufacturing operations for a customer in the hygiene industry, this 20' x 30' machine incorporates eight different stations to assemble and test the five main components of a soap pump - check valve, cylinder, piston, stack vent, and cap.
After components are loaded, the check valve is installed to the cylinder and leak tested, and then the sealed assembly is pressure tested and lubricated before the piston is inserted. This 3-part assembly is leak tested, the stack vent installed, and the now 4-piece assembly is laser marked for identification. After the cap is installed, good parts are unloaded and failed ones are diverted to a reject station. This machine incorporates pneumatic pick and place units to transfer parts from station to station during the entire operation, and the cycle time at each station is a mere 4 seconds, allowing production of up to 900 units every hour.
A full system run-off was conducted prior to shipment. Our engineers supervised the installation, including all necessary electrical work, and ensured it was precisely level for optimal operation. We also provided full documentation and operator training.
Highlights
Project Description
We designed and manufactured this assembly machine for a soap pump assembly application.
Capabilities Applied / Processes
Mechanical Design
- Design Assembly Machine
- Created 3-D Models
Manufactured in-house using our CAD/CAM equipment and capabilities.
Documentation
- Hard-Copy & CD-ROM of Operating Manuals
- AutoCAD Assembly Drawings, and Schematics
Supervision of Site Installation
Commissioning of System
- Electrical Installation
- Leveling
Installation
Training
Warranty
- 1 Year Warranty up to 3,000 Hours Running Time
Assembly Machine Lay-Out
Assembles 5 Main Components of Soap Pump in 8 Stations
Station 1
- Load Station w/ Pneumatic Pick and Place
Station 2
- Check Valve Install Station w/ Pneumatic Pick and Place
Station 3
- Check Valve Leak test Station
- Cylinder to Seal The Cylinder and Pressurize and Test the Check Valve
Station 4
- Cylinder Lube Station
- Heated Lubricant Tank w/ Internal Pump
- Pumps Lubricant into an Overflow Tray
- Applicator Cycles from Tray to Lubricate the Cylinder
Station 5
- Piston Insertion/Leak Test Station
- Pneumatic Pick and Place
Station 6
- Stack Vent Install/Laser Mark Station
- Pneumatic Pick and Place to Install the Stack Vent from Bottom
Station 7
- Cap Install/Good part Unload Station
- Pneumatic Pick and Place
Station 8
- Reject Station
- Pneumatic Pick and Place
- Cycles to Remove Every Cylinder from the Nest
Overall Lead Time
18 weeks
Cycle Time
Each Station is Capable of Cycling Every 4 Seconds