Today in the lab, Jason applies oil to bolts, then tightens them with power tools. In this test, Jason hopes to discover the accuracy of error-proofing with one of Atlas Copco’s smart power tools in comparison to a generic impact tool.
Tune in now as Jason Benford, Atlas Copco’s Tightening Services Lab Manager, talks all about industrial power tools. Jason compares the differences between the old ways of assembling products with traditional tooling and the new ways of assembling with smart tools.
Watch now as Jason Benford, Atlas Copco’s Tightening Services Lab Manager, talks about high torque tools. First, Jason explains the difference between an impact tool and a direct drive tool. Then, he demonstrates these differences using a traditional impact tool and a direct drive tool on a locknut.
In this episode of “In the Lab” with Jason Benford, Atlas Copco’s Tightening Services Lab Manager, Jason conducts a tightening race to compare the speed of different tightening tools. Starting with a manual wrench, Jason times himself to see how long it takes him to tighten all the bolts. How well do you think each of the tools will perform? Tune in now to find out!
Welcome to the fifth installment of Atlas Copco's mini ‘In the Lab’ series, Fundamentals of Bolted Joints! In this video, Jason Benford, Atlas Copco’s Tightening Services Lab Manager, discusses the secret to the bolted joint. Did you know that the service load plays a big part in the dimensions of the part and the quality of the joint? Tune in as Jason talks about that and more by showing the difference between a good joint design and a poor one.
Welcome to the sixth installment of our mini ‘In the Lab’ multi-series! In this video, Jason Benford, Atlas Copco’s Tightening Services Lab Manager, discusses vibration and how it can affect bolted joints. Tune in as Jason simulates the drastic effects vibration can have and the best way to prevent this from happening.
In this mini ‘In the Lab’ multi-series with Jason Benford, Atlas Copco’s Tightening Services Lab Manager, Jason discusses relaxation when it comes to tightening a bolt and some of the causes. Keep watching as Jason applies putty and six newtons of force to help simulate bolt relaxation over time to show the detrimental effects it can have on products.
Tune in to this installment of the mini ‘In the Lab’ multi-series with Jason Benford, Atlas Copco’s Tightening Services Lab Manager, to learn about the fundamentals of bolt tightening. Watch on to discover how to properly tighten a bolt and how a sudden change in friction can negatively affect your tightening application.
Tune in as Jason Benford, Atlas Copco’s Tightening Services Lab Manager, breaks down the basics of the bolt in this mini ‘In the Lab’ multi-series, which discusses the specific fundamentals of what it takes to make a good bolted joint assembly. Keep watching as Jason helps viewers to understand bolt basics with explanations, definitions, and demonstrations.
Tune in as Jason Benford, Atlas Copco’s Tightening Services Lab Manager, shows how common snack foods can affect the bolt clamp load. In this video, Jason tightens a bolt under normal operating conditions and finds that it takes over 13,000 lbs. of clamping force to tighten the bolt. But how will the clamping force be affected when food debris contaminates the bolts and the surrounding area? Keep watching to find out!
Tune in as Jason Benford, Atlas Copco’s Tightening Services Lab Manager, shows how he gets revenge on the bench vice. In this video, Jason uses a QST750 fixtured power tool and a large bench vise (heavy-duty sealed round channel, 5-inch jaws, weighing in at 90 lbs). Can the power tool get the job done? Check out the video above to find out!
Tune in as Atlas Copco’s Tightening Services Lab Manager Jason Benford compares a torque control tightening versus a torque plus angle process by measuring the clamping force. He starts with the torque control process to 114 Nm and tightens a group of bolts to see what kind of consistency of clamp load results. Jason discovers that the orque control process resulted in just over 11,000 lbs of average clamping force with a range of over 3,000 lbs. Next, Jason uses the torque plus angle strategy to see if it tightens up the distribution of clamp load seen in the first test. Do you think the strategy will prove to be better? Keep watching to find out!
Tune in as Atlas Copco’s Tightening Services Lab Manager Jason Benford tightens bolts of varying temperatures and compares the results. As his control, he tightens a bolt at room temperature until it breaks, which is once it reaches 435 Nm of torque. Jason then does the same to bolts at temperatures of 30º, -109º, and 450º. Keep watching to see how the bolts react at these different temperatures. Did the temperatures affect the bolts the way you thought? At the end of Jason’s experiment, he discovers that the bolts didn’t react the way he expected.
Tune in as Jason Benford, Atlas Copco’s Tightening Services Lab Manager, shows viewers how much torque a greasy bolt can take! In this video, Jason uses a common M8 bolt (10.9) and applies 500 Nm of torque to a dry bolt and then the same to a greasy bolt. The results of both tightenings are very different!
Tune in as Jason Benford, Atlas Copco’s Tightening Services Lab Manager, shows viewers what it takes to ‘beat the bolt’! In this video, Jason uses a common M8 bolt (10.9) and a large bench vise (heavy-duty sealed round channel, 5-inch jaws, weighing in at 90 lbs). It takes a significant effort to tighten the vise to about 7,000 pounds of clamping force. In contrast, the bolt is easily tightened to over 8,000 pounds of clamping force.
In this video, Atlas Copco’s Tightening Services Lab Manager Jason Benford is back with another torque test! This time, we’re seeing how much torque can be generated by a toy car that doubles as a wrench. We’re putting it to the test on an in-line transducer. This plastic toy car withheld 9 Nm of force on the transducer before it cracked under the pressure!
Tune in as Jason Benford, Atlas Copco’s Tightening Services Lab Manager, returns to bathroom scale bolting experiments! This time around, Jason has an even stronger scale and he’s seeing how much tension force a small bolt can generate before something breaks. The results? The tiny M3 bolt was able to generate nearly 1,200 pounds of force before it breaks in tension! That’s a lot!
Tune in as Jason Benford, Atlas Copco’s Tightening Services Lab Manager, offers viewers a look at the power of a bolt, which generates a surprisingly high clamping force. In this video, a class 12.9 M10 bolt is tightened with an Atlas Copco ETV STR61-100 tool. The 300-pound capacity bathroom scale is overloaded by 5,000%!
Tune in as Jason Benford, Atlas Copco’s Tightening Services Lab Manager, offers viewers a look at the distinct difference between tightening a new bolt and an old, rusted bolt. Using a power tool pre-programmed at 500 Nm, Jason measures the clamping force that each bolt will generate for its load set.
Tune in as Jason Benford, Atlas Copco’s Tightening Services Lab Manager, offers viewers a look at a bolt failure test with an M24 bolt.
Providing amazing flexibility in one tool, the AcraDrive Discontinuous Drive Nutrunner adds choice, speed, accuracy, and virtually reaction-free tightening to the user-friendly GEN IV Ecosystem.
AcraDyne's HT tools provide a variety of wind energy solutions. Look at the many different custom applications that we've provided for our customers.
The HTXD Series is the world's most powerful DC Controlled transducerized bolting series. Combining AIMCO's brand-new Extreme Duty technology with a torque range of up to 17,000 Nm, it's the most advanced series on the market today. It doesn't just get work done - it gets more work done safely and accurately.
A demonstration of how AcraDyne's Breakaway Cable Connector works.
An overview of AcraDyne's Gen IV ACE Controller Platform. Learn about how the iEC, iAC, iBC and iPC controllers function, as well as their differences and similarities.
Atlas Copco offers the largest range of air motors on the market. Atlas Copco's air motors are compact, powerful, and easy to control. In this video, Air Motor product expert Heitor Mattos provides viewers with an in-depth overview of the Turbine Air Motor TZB, an efficient, tough power unit.
Atlas Copco offers the largest range of air motors on the market. Atlas Copco's air motors are compact, powerful, and easy to control. In this video, Air Motor Product Manager Mary Ewen provides viewers with an in-depth overview of the Piston Air Motor PZB, a versatile, durable power unit.
Welcome to the ISS overview, led by Atlas Copco’s very own Software Sales Business Manager Jonathan Marlow. Watch now as Jonathan shares the challenges many manufacturing companies face today.
In this educational video, Atlas Copco’s very own Software Sales Business Manager Jonathan Marlow discusses some of the challenges faced by manufacturing facilities and how tool management software, such as Atlas Copco’s ToolsTalk 2, can help.
In this educational video, Atlas Copco’s very own Software Sales Business Manager Jonathan Marlow discusses data and how it can be used to improve the manufacturing process.
Welcome to this SQS educational video, presented by Atlas Copco’s very own Software Sales Business Manager Jonathan Marlow. Keep watching as Jonathan discusses three important factors that drive quality in manufacturing facilities.
Choosing the correct socket or bit for your application doesn’t have to be difficult! Atlas Copco’s wireless Selector 6 is your answer.
Managing your cables doesn’t have to be so complicated. With Atlas Copco’s Cable Management kits, you can take control of your cable management. Atlas Copco's comprehensive range of cable management products includes both standard and customized solutions for proper cable and tool mounting.
Don’t make it complicated. Operator error in bolt sequence happens. But it doesn’t have to. Prevent bolt sequence errors with Atlas Copco’s Industrial Location Guidance (ILG). ILG is an integrated, stand-alone system that offers high-level process security.
Tethering a tool to a specific workstation is an effective way to ensure the tool operates only in a permitted area and position. We’re here to tell you that this method of error-proofing is easier than you may think! For your wireless tools, consider using Atlas Copco’s Industrial Location Tethering (ILT).
Take the pressure off your operators. Give them and your plant the best chance to succeed with Atlas Copco’s Walk the Line program. Walk the Line brings an Atlas Copco expert to your plant, where he/she will assess your systems, focusing on areas that would benefit from optimization or a system upgrade.
Workstation solutions from Atlas Copco simplify production processes and improve ergonomics and safety in plants, thus unlocking productivity gains once impossible. In this video, Product Manager Adam Bigelow covers a full overview of the Industrial Location Guidance (ILG) platform.
ILG is an integrated, stand-alone system that tracks the location of the tool being used relative to the fastening position, guaranteeing that the correct fasteners are tightened to specification in the proper sequence. Viewers will learn how to connect and configure the Encoder block, along with how to turn on and configure ILG on the PF6000 and an industrial computer.
Here, viewers will learn how to select an arm type, how to add an image, and how to configure a workpiece using ILG.
Workstation solutions from Atlas Copco simplify production processes and improve ergonomics and safety in plants, thus unlocking productivity gains once impossible. In this video, Product Manager Adam Bigelow does an overview of Industrial Location Tethering (ILT).
Workstation solutions from Atlas Copco simplify production processes and improve ergonomics and safety in plants, thus unlocking productivity gains once impossible. In this video, Product Manager Adam Bigelow provides an in-depth demo on how to set up an area using the Industrial Location Tethering (ILT) platform.
Workstation solutions from Atlas Copco simplify production processes and improve ergonomics and safety in plants, thus unlocking productivity gains once impossible. In this video, Product Manager Adam Bigelow gives viewers an in-depth look at configuring the ILT platform.
Knight designed this system to assist operators in securing bolts to a vehicle's frame on an assembly line.
Knight designed this tool to assist an operator in the installation of fuel tanks for 2 different models of vehicles. With this solution, the operator can secure the tank by driving several screws into place with relative ease. This simplified the operation and allowed for the cycle time to be greatly improved.
Knight Global is a world-class manufacturer of ergonomic material handling equipment. With over 35 years in the industry, Knight brings to the table quality standard products with the ability to create a custom design and build solutions specific to each customer's needs.
Knight designed this tool to transfer a transmission gear assembly into the gear case. Using Knight's intuitive controls, an operator can precisely perform this task with ease.
Knight designed this "shuttle table system" to assist operators in attaching various components to a subframe. The linear rail that the table travels on has several stops to lock the table in place.
This lift-assist Servo System was designed by Knight to assist the operator in installing the PHEV battery into a vehicle. Highly intuitive servo controls ensure exact precision and positioning during operation. The tool also has some automatic functions such as the ability to track a vehicle as it moves down an assembly line.
This articulating roller chain Servo Arm was designed to pick a body side panel out of a rack and move it to a conveyor for welding. Through intuitive control handles and advanced servo technology, the operator can have full control of the tool.
This fixture travels along an assembly line of vehicles and assists operators in lifting the hatch of a vehicle so that the rear hatch shocks and latching mechanisms can be installed.
This tool was designed to lift a glass sunroof from an assembly pallet at the end of a conveyor line. The sunroof is rotated 180 degrees for inspection and then loaded into the shipping dunnage rack.
This build table was custom designed by Knight to assist an operator in assembling a complete PIM assembly. Manual clamps and pneumatic control handles are used for many functions of the tool such as rotating, engaging a brake, and tripping limit switches to achieve certain functionalities during assembly.
This Servo Hoist XYZ System was designed to assist an operator in the installation of various styles of rear seats to vehicles on a moving assembly line. System functions are activated through the control handles and/or the Operator HMI (Human Machine Interface).
Custom-designed Powered Accumulator for transfer of parts between workstations. Two separate fixtures were also built to place and remove exhausts from either end of the accumulator. Part-sensing limit switches mounted on the back prevent the accumulator from being activated until the part is removed.
In this video, we discuss the ACE screw counter accessory available to interface with many Kolver screwdriving systems.
In this video we discuss the programming and interface of Kolver's ACE screw presenter accessory.
In this video, we discuss mounting options for Kolver's ACE screw-counting device.
Overview of barcode scanning with the EDU2AE/TOP Series Controller.
Overview of program recall using a barcode scanner with the EDU2AE/TOP Series Controller.
Overview of unique serial number barcode scanning using the EDU2AE/TOP series controller.
Overview of technical specifications for the BRCR90 barcode scanner by Kolver.
In this video, we walk you through the calibration procedure for our MITO and PLUTO series of current-controlled electric screwdrivers with torque control, using an EDU2AE/TOP series controller.
An overview of the different cord options for the current-controlled PLUTO torque screwdrivers, the clutch-controlled RAF and FAB torque screwdrivers, and the brushless KBL torque screwdrivers.
For this project, Knight's customer was in need of a lift table that could operate and interact with a SGV (self-guided vehicle, a fork truck in this case). The tables were equipped with sensors that would interact with receiving sensors on the SGV. This allowed for the SGV to detect the table's height and position. It would arrive at a preprogrammed location in front of the table and--once receiving the "handshake" signal from the table--was allowed to approach for operation.
Knight's Portable Cart Lifts are ideal when a small footprint, fork-free solution is needed for raising various materials to an operator's working level. The rear wheels also allow the cart to be transferred to different locations without the use of a fork truck. Cart Lifts can be fully customized to fit a customer's specifications.
Take quality manufacturing to a higher level. The Panasonic AccuPulse™ 4.0 Transducerized Series equips quality-conscious assembly lines with the most advanced cordless mechanical pulse tools ever made. AccuPulse 4.0 offers advanced precision, data collection, reactionless ergonomics, and much more. Four onboard microcomputers and transducers intelligently manage torque sensing, motor control, and wireless communication to provide an Industry 4.0-compatible assembly solution like no other. This video shows you how AccuPulse 4.0 can help your team deliver quality improvement and better worker safety across the plant floor at a lower cost of ownership.
This video shows you the unique versatility and safety features that help deliver quality improvement and better worker safety on the plant floor.
This video shows you the technology inside this tool that combines the work efficiency of mechanical pulses with the advanced quality control of a transducer.
This video explains and demonstrates the accuracy features of AccuPulse 4.0 and how it can help you ensure quality control on your manufacturing line.
This video explains and demonstrates how the Offset setting adjusts for the difference in torque measured and torque applied when using long sockets.
Atlas Copco’s next generation Integrated Controller battery tools (IxB) combine the functionality of our Power Focus 6000 controller with the ease, power, and reliability of a DC electric tool. The Atlas Copco IxB tool family includes two types of battery tools with integrated controllers: The Tensor ITB and the Tensor ICB.
Atlas Copco’s next-generation Integrated Controller battery tools (IxB) combine the functionality of our Power Focus 6000 controller with the ease and reliability of a DC electric tool. The Atlas Copco IxB tool family includes two types of battery tools with integrated controllers: The Tensor ITB and the Tensor ICB.
In this video, Product Manager Rodney Hill gives viewers an in-depth look at how to connect to and set up an ITB/ICB tool as an access point. When this process is completed, users will then be able to WiFi devices directly to the tool. Components needed for this process: A Torx 10 screwdriver for tool cover removal, a male USB-A (or USB-C, depending on your device) to a female Micro-USB cable.
In this video, Product Manager Rodney Hill covers the process of setting up an ITB/ICB tool as a client for a wireless network. Rodney will also describe the components involved in this process: A wireless setting, a Torx 10 screwdriver for tool cover removal, and a male USB-A (or USB-C, depending on your device) to a female Micro-USB cable.
In this video, Product Manager Rodney Hill shows viewers how to use the FMS Portable (FMSP) to provision licenses on an ICB/ITB battery tool. Viewers will learn how to access the Atlas Copco License Portal, download a Capability Response file (.bin) and install it on an ICB/ITB tool using the FMSP. Components needed: An FMSP and a Torx 10 screwdriver for tool cover removal.
In this video, Product Manager Rodney Hill gives viewers a thorough demonstration of how to configure a Reverse program, along with how to build a Two-Step tightening strategy, a Joint Conditioning tightening strategy, and a Torque + Angle tightening strategy. For each demonstration, Rodney will also make a few tightenings and review the results in detail.
In this video, Product Manager Rodney Hill shows viewers the result view feature on the ITB/ICB integrated controller battery tool. Viewers will learn how to access the results view feature, which displays tightening results on the screen in real-time.
In this video, Product Manager Rodney Hill shows viewers how to connect to ToolsTalk 2, Atlas Copco’s controller programming software, and ToolsNet 8, Atlas Copco’s process monitoring and data analysis software, using an IxB tool.
In this video, Product Manager Rodney Hill covers the process of connecting an ICB tool to the Selector 6, Atlas Copco's wireless socket and bit selector. Viewers will learn what needs to be done to connect an ICB tool to the Selector 6, and how to configure it in the web interface.
In this video, Product Manager Rodney Hill covers the process involved in switching an IAM (SD) card from IxB tool to another. Rodney also reviews which information is stored in the IAM (SD) card and transferred between IxB tools, and which is not.
In this video, Product Manager Rodney Hill covers the process of importing and exporting important data on a Tensor ICB. Viewers will learn how to complete an export of all the settings and results from their system, examine what's in the export file, and import everything back to the tool.
In this video, Product Manager Rodney Hill gives viewers an in-depth look at the process of updating software on an ITB/ICB tool. Software updates for these tools can be done wirelessly or through the USB port on the back of the tool. Viewers will learn how to browse for a .zip software file and perform a software update.
In this video, Product Manager Rodney Hill covers the advanced wireless settings available on the ICB/ITB integrated controller tools. Viewers will learn how to use an IxB tool to see and diagnose Wi-Fi signal strength in real-time.
In this video, Product Manager Rodney Hill offers viewers a brief introduction to the ITB/ICB batteries and chargers. Available in three voltage options (14V, 18V, and 36V), Atlas Copco’s battery range for the ITB/ICB tools is intelligent and ergonomic. With LEDs for clear operator feedback, it’s easy to see the status of battery’s health and charge.
In this video, Product Manager Rodney Hill offers an in-depth look at the eHMI feature of the IxB tool family. The eHMI on these tools provides battery status, Wi-Fi status, along with OK/NOK results during a rundown. Users can also access a variety of menus through the eHMI, such as the tightening menu, batch sequence menu, tool menu, and more.
In this video, Product Manager Rodney Hill offers an in-depth look at the process of connecting a Tensor ITB tool to the ToolsTalk 2 software from Atlas Copco. For this process, viewers will learn how they can add licenses for ToolsTalk 2 to a Tensor IxB integrated controller tool.
Welcome to the Atlas Copco SRB 81 Product Essential Series. This series of educational videos are curated to help Atlas Copco customers to get the most out of Atlas Copco’s SRB 81 and is presented by our very own Product Specialist James Julian. Tune in now as James gives a brief overview of the new and pre-existing features on the SRB 81 and identifies their location relative to the tool.
Welcome to this edition of Atlas Copco’s Product Essential Series. This educational video is about the digital version of the SRB 81 and is presented by our very own Product Specialist James Julian. Keep watching as James explains how to use this mode in just a few simple steps. The SRB 81 digital mode allows operators to quickly set a target torque and begin tightening without the use of a Power Focus controller or smartphone.
Welcome to the Atlas Copco SRB 81 Product Essential Series. This series of educational videos are curated to help Atlas Copco customers to get the most out of Atlas Copco’s SRB 81 and is presented by our very own Product Specialist James Julian. Tune in now as James gives a brief overview of the new and pre-existing features on the SRB 81 and identifies their location relative to the tool.
Welcome to the SRB product essential series! This series of educational videos is presented by Atlas Copco’s very own Product and Marketing Manager, Phil Pattison. Watch now as Phil details how to program torque and angle using the smart program.
Engineered automatic plastic clip insertion gear that empowers our customer's cobot to get automation done.
This automotive interior trim manufacturer began a push towards a more complete automation program working to create a common machine platform flexible enough for global facility deployment.
Built from the most reliable fastening platform on the market, the VIN-700 is engineered to augment hand assembly for automatic pin insertion.
For simple and complex assemblies, take process quality to new heights with Industrial Location Guidance!