End-of-Line drum assembly machine
A high throughput assembly line for newly produced drums.
This fully automated system not only securely caps newly produced steel drums but also prepares them for the final quality inspection. Designed and produced by Verborg Engineering, this assembly line comprises various efficient operating stations.
Process overview:
Our assembly line can efficiently handle up to 7 drums simultaneously. These drums smoothly traverse the line courtesy of our Product shuttle, with all operating stations mounted on an adjustable beam for optimal flexibility.
Every drum will visit the following stations in respective order:
- Drum Height Measurement: The processing stations' beam automatically adapts to the series of drums being processed, thanks to two-axis spindles that power precise height adjustments.
- Drum rotation: The drum is rotated to its correct orientation for the subsequent operating stations.
- Paint Cap Removal: The paintcaps are removed from the drum by suction cups. Should a paint cap be missing and potentially fallen into the drum, the system will promptly flag it for manual inspection.
- Helium injection: The drum gets injected with a helium tracer gas. This is a preparation for the later helium leak testing step.
- Screw top fastening: Two bung plugs, a 2 inch and ¾ inch, are fastened at the same time.
- Sealing: Utilizing a Tabseal crimper, the metal tabseal is crimped over the ¾-inch bung, guaranteeing a robust seal.
Every operating station is able to work independent at the same time.
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