When is a right angle not the right angle? Desoutter's Geared Front Attachment complete solution
Demands from increasingly discerning consumers mean that more equipment than ever is being packed into the same space. For instance, we expect air-conditioned comfort when we travel in trains, aeroplanes and cars: and if we do need to adjust our seating position or open a window, we prefer an electrically operated option. As a result, space within engine bays, under bulkheads and behind control panels is at a premium.
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This makes assembly increasingly challenging. It is quite common for operators to find that fasteners are positioned too close to surrounding panels or too close to other components to be accessible using a single tool. Indeed, the modern assembly line worker needs to be a contortionist to reach fasteners positioned overhead or at odd angles – let alone tighten them correctly. Consumers are not going to stop asking for new features, and product designers are not going to stop trying to cram more functionality into the same space. So, we need to develop new tools that can help operators to complete their assembly tasks safely and effectively. This is where Desoutter comes in. We believe in developing integrated solutions that address multiple pain points as simply and effectively as possible. For example, we have recently introduced a range of tightening solutions with SALTUS geared front attachments on Desoutter handheld tools (pneumatic or electric; battery or mains powered; clutch or transducer). Using ‘standard’ tightening technologies, the tool can be customized to achieve high class assembly in challenging applications. |
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