Fasteners for Industrial Robots: Driving Manufacturing Efficiency

Fasteners for Industrial Robots: Driving Manufacturing Efficiency

In the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing, automation stands out as a key player, transforming industries and shaping the future of production. Industrial robots, with their ability to handle heavy workloads and perform tasks ranging from assembly to welding, have become integral to modern manufacturing processes. This blog explores the crucial role that fasteners play in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of industrial robots, as well as the specific requirements for collaborative robots designed for direct interaction with humans.

Fasteners for Industrial Robots:

Industrial robots demand fasteners that can withstand vibrations, provide high durability, ensure reliable quality, and exhibit high corrosion resistance. Here are some key fastening solutions tailored for industrial robots:

  • Wedge-locking fasteners
  • Tribological dry coatings
  • Hexagon socket cylinder head screw with flange
  • Locking nuts
  • ecosyn®-MRX

Clinching Technology:

Clinching technology offers a reliable and robust solution for industrial robots. Self-clinching nuts, threaded studs, and threaded standoffs provide stability and durability in heavy-duty applications.

Coatings for Industrial Robots:

Protecting robots from corrosion is essential for their longevity. Coatings such as precote®, Nyseal®, Zincflake, and Zinc nickel offer a shield against environmental elements.

Fasteners for Collaborative Robotics:

Collaborative robots, designed to work alongside humans, have unique requirements. Fasteners for these robots must be easy to assemble and disassemble, comply with safety standards, and exhibit vibration resistance. Some solutions include:

  • Threaded inserts for light metal and plastic materials
  • Stainless steel fasteners
  • Thread-forming screws
  • ecosyn®-fix
  • ecosyn®-grip
  • Ribbed lock washers

Rivet Technology:

Riveting solutions play a crucial role in ensuring the structural integrity of collaborative robots. Blind rivet nuts, blind rivets, structural blind rivets, and speed rivets offer reliable fastening options.

Electrical Solutions for Collaborative Robots:

Incorporating electrical components securely is vital for collaborative robots. Cable glands, industrial enclosures, cable mountings, wiring ducts, and electrical contacts provide the necessary electrical solutions.

Support from Bossard:

As a one-stop-shop for fastening solutions, Bossard offers a wide range of fasteners for robotic manufacturing and mechanical purposes. With over one million solutions, including engineered parts, Bossard ensures that even custom solutions can be created for specific applications. The company's assembly technology expert services aid in finding the right fastening solutions, making companies more competitive by reducing time to market. With testing laboratories worldwide, Bossard guarantees the quality of its products, and its global network of subsidiaries ensures optimal delivery conditions.

Conclusion:

Fasteners may be small components in the grand scheme of industrial and collaborative robotics, but their significance cannot be overstated. Choosing the right fasteners ensures the reliability, durability, and safety of robotic systems, contributing to the overall efficiency of manufacturing processes. As technology advances, the collaboration between automation and precision fastening solutions continues to drive the future of manufacturing.

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