Application Example: Gluth
Brought into line over 35 metres
Challenge
Gluth Systemtechnik specialises in modular automation and testing technology. The global player in special machine construction has a special focus on the automotive sector. For the assembly and testing of proportional solenoids, 50 individual processes were to be united in a single system with extremely short changing times. However, the required implementation time for the system was only ten months.Solution
Gluth Systemtechnik chose the LS linear assembly system to form the backbone of the system. Two LS systems were used in sequence in order to enable flexible operation, for example around a corner. The special LS concept allows a short realisation time as well as a high level of system availability as a functionally tested and reliable basic system. Additional advantages include the short changing times and easy accessibility. Linked rotary indexing tables would have compromised accessibility and the cycle rate of conventional linear transfer systems would have been too low. With the new assembly line, however, the cycle time was almost halved from 6.5 to 3.5 seconds.Products in use

Linear Assembly System


The LS 280 is a tried-and-tested system that enables changing times of just 0.5 seconds.
Stefan Schnurrenberger
Managing Director at Gluth Systemtechnik GmbH
Solutions
- 50 individual processes in one system with extremely short changing times and outstanding accessibility.
- Realisation time of just ten months thanks to a flexible and modular basic system with a high level of system availability.
- Reduction of cycle time by almost 50% from 6.5 to 3.5 seconds.