If cables get in the way - go cordless
Accurate and reliable screwdriving even in confined spaces
At the AUTOMATICA DEPRAG presented their new cordless EC angled screwdrivers
Every two years, technical experts from all round the world meet at the AUTOMATICA in Munich. This year, over an exhibition area covering 55,000 square metres, the leading European trade fair showcased automation solutions for every sector of industry. Experts from Germany and abroad visited the exhibition so that they could keep up to date with trends. Their aim is to manufacture better quality products faster and more cost-effectively. Many innovative ideas for production process optimisation attracted the interest of large numbers of visitors. Internationally renowned exhibitors used the opportunity to present their new and innovative automation and mechatronic products. Sales Manager of DEPRAG SCHULZ GMBH u. CO., Jürgen Hierold, took advantage of the AUTOMATICA to get a feel for the latest trends in automation. Technical journalist and editor, Trixy Schmidt, interviewed him.
Question: AUTOMATICA 2012 has now closed its doors. What are you taking away with you from Europe’s biggest ideas platform for automation processes? What trends have you discovered?
Answer: Besides the many other trends and orientations, the thing that struck me the most was the distinct trend towards the use of cordless battery-powered screwdriver tools. High quality cordless EC screwdrivers for industrial applications are gaining a bigger share of the market.
Question: What has caused this enthusiasm for the latest cordless screwdriving tools?
Answer: Electric cables and air hoses get in the way of many assembly tasks. Just picture a caravan assembly facility. The interior fittings have to be screwed down inside the caravan. Cordless screwdrivers were made for assembly tasks such as this. The worker can move around freely, without worrying about cumbersome hoses and cables.
Question: Wouldn’t a cordless EC screwdriver be useful on moving assembly lines too?
Answer: Yes, a battery-operated screwdriver also comes into its own on moving assembly lines. If there is no cable, operators can move along with the assembly line and carry out the fastening operations, for example on assembly lines for refrigerators or switch cabinets. This type of screwdriving technology has a great future in areas where space is tight, or on moving assembly lines.
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