Application Examples for Use in the Automotive Industry
Application:
Deep drawing presses: Due to the high demands on productivity and cleanliness of these systems, extremely reliable connections are required, which must also withstand strong vibrations.
Gripper arm for transporting body parts: The gripper arms mounted on industrial robots ensure the transfer of the body parts between the presses. These devices all use vacuum.
Advantages:
- free passage for optimal flow
- excellent vacuum resistance due to patented sealing shape
- extremely durable materials
- long service life
- complies with the ISO 14743 standard
Application:
They ensure the distribution of the media necessary for the process to the various systems. To ensure the safety of personnel and equipment, any ill-considered or inappropriate operation must be avoided when opening and closing circuits.
Advantages:
- robust, corrosion-resistant materials
- ideal for reliable performance of compressed air circuits
- smooth-running due to self-lubricating seals
- positionable and replaceable handle
- unmatched vacuum resistance
Application:
The flawless operation of robots requires reliable and standard-compliant connection technology for the supply lines in which auxiliary media (compressed air and cooling water) are transported.
Advantages:
- optimal cylinder speed
- 100% leak-tightness tested
- reduced compressed air and energy consumption
- stable flow values
Application:
The applications are used for the preparation and processing of sheet metal and other parts and require compressed air connections with high spark resistance.
Advantages:
- 360° rotatable for optimal alignment
- minimal space requirement between connections
- easy assembly and immediate sealing
- functional safety: the hose alignment is guaranteed
Application:
After appropriate preparation, the car body frame enters the paint shop. It is essential that the connections and cylinders used within the pneumatic circuits ensure the protection of the paint quality throughout the entire painting process.
Paint systems, whether manually or automatically operated, require components that are resistant to aggressive media.
Advantages:
- individually tested for leak tightness
- extremely durable materials
- numerous designs suitable for a wide variety of applications
- specifically developed and tested for painting applications
Application:
Both applications require connections that are absolutely reliable and compatible with a variety of aggressive media.
Advantages:
- available in brass and stainless steel
- excellent sealing due to compression ring connection
- optimal service life due to metallic sealing
- connection of various tubes and hoses possible
Application:
Due to the often very aggressive media, the connections used in these systems must be extremely robust and ensure absolute leak tightness.
Advantages:
- available in brass and stainless steel
- excellent sealing due to compression ring connection
- optimal service life due to metallic sealing
- connection of various tubes and hoses possible
Application:
In the assembly phase, the mechanical components of the vehicle (engine, gearbox, chassis) are assembled using automatic or manual pneumatic tools. The connections used must offer a high degree of reliability and performance.
The pneumatic tools used must be able to be quickly and safely assembled and disassembled repeatedly.
Advantages:
- pressure resistant up to 30 bar and 150°C
- extremely high mechanical strength
- extended threads for shock resistance and vibration resistance
- excellent vacuum resistance
- lightning-fast assembly and disassembly of the hose
- compact design and ergonomic design
Application:
During the entire assembly phase, the components are transported from one station to the next by conveyor systems equipped with pneumatic components.
Advantages:
- protection of the system
- all-in-one: integrated connections for control and supply
- freely swiveling around three axes
- Push-In technology for quick and reliable installation
Application:
Oil and cooling water circuits are required within the test benches to test engine function. After the engines have passed through the mechanized assembly lines, they are systematically tested. For this purpose, compressed air circuits in particular are used, which require a variety of pneumatic connections with the most diverse functions.
Advantages:
- compact design for optimal dimensioning of the system
- minimal weight with maximum performance
- ideal for precision-critical applications
- corrosion-resistant
Application:
Filling systems are part of automatic production lines. The connections used here must be compatible with numerous media and ensure the safety of the fluid circuits.
Advantages:
- compact size
- easy installation – immediately ready for use
- automated "open/close" function
- excellent behavior under high pressure and temperature loads
Application:
All test procedures in the automotive industry pursue one goal: the overall reliability of the vehicle. To ensure complete and strict control of the individual equipment elements, a variety of test benches are used, which combine the most diverse functions and use various media.
The supply networks (compressed air, especially vacuum) must be compatible with the most diverse test bench configurations and ensure optimal performance.
Advantages:
- Aluminum and stainless steel piping systems from Transair® are easy to assemble and modify
- connections are secured by simple push-fitting
- new branches or bypasses can be easily installed – even in tight spaces
Application:
On these systems, frequent connection/disconnection of pneumatic tools is necessary (especially screwdrivers). This requires special solutions that ensure repeated quick and safe handling
Advantages:
- no risk of hose whip effect
- rotating sleeve protects against unintentional uncoupling
- low force required for coupling/uncoupling – even under pressure
- robust, shock-resistant material
- optimal energy efficiency