Major Automotive Filter Manufacturer.

Problem:

To create an operator free testing system that would allow for checking the absence or presence of threads in the tap plate of finished filters entering our equipment from a seaming station.

Solution:

Design and fabricate a continuous motion testing turret system which will automatically accept finished filters straight from a seaming station, positively control, transfer, and insert them into our checker which inserts probes into a hole, injects air, and based upon the pressure generated, determine whether the part is threaded or not.

Special Considerations:

Provide a system capable of accepting filters for inspection.
Accept the filters automatically without the need for an operator/attendant.
Reject to an isolated area any filters without threads.
Accomplish the testing without damaging any of the surfaces of the filter and without affecting functionality, in any way.

Equipment Furnished:

A six (6) station continuous motion rotary turret.
An infeed starwheel.
An outfeed starwheel.
A compressed air injection system.
A pressure differential measuring system.
PLC control.
Quick changepart fixtures.