ATAM boosts its production of encapsulated coils with new overmoulding presses
ATAM, a leading manufacturer of encapsulated coils and industrial connectors for pneumatic and hydraulic applications, has recently upgraded its overmoulding presses at its Agrate Brianza plant in Italy. The company has added six new machines, each with a different tonnage, to replace the majority of its old presses. This significant investment aims to enhance the company’s production capacity, flexibility, and quality control of overmoulding, which is one of the most critical phases of the entire production process of encapsulated coils.
Encapsulated coils are electromagnets that are activated by electric currents and are used in solenoid valves, generators, motors, and other devices. They are typically protected by outer casings made of plastic or metal to withstand harsh environmental conditions, such as moisture, vibration, salt, water, and grease. Overmoulding is a process that involves injecting molten plastic or metal over the coil and its casing, creating a seamless and durable bond that improves the coil’s performance, reliability, and appearance.
The six new overmoulding presses that ATAM has acquired are custom-made by DM Industrial Srl – TURRA Division, a long-term partner of the company. They are based on a basic structure that is shared with the manufacturer, but they have been specifically tailored to meet ATAM’s requirements and expertise in the production of encapsulated coils and machinery management software. The co-design project focused on several aspects, such as the layout, the technical details, the operator’s ergonomics and safety, and the integration with the internal process methods, control parameters, and data analysis procedures.
The new overmoulding presses have various advantages over the old ones, such as:
- Higher productivity: The new presses have optimized the operator’s cycle time and reduced the time to market, thanks to the automatic mould loading system and the dual monitors that allow the operator to have constant visual control of the machine and the product parameters in real time.
- Greater flexibility: The new presses have different tonnages, ranging from 50 to 300 tons, which enable the company to produce different sizes and types of encapsulated coils, from small to large, and switch from one production to another with ease. This feature is especially important for ATAM, which specializes in customized and medium-low volume production lines.
- Total process control: The new presses have improved the overall control of the overmoulding process, as they monitor the process, automatically keep all set parameters under control, and communicate with the ERP System, sending compliance feedback during the process itself.
The table below summarizes the main features and benefits of the new overmoulding presses:
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Different tonnages | Ability to produce different sizes and types of encapsulated coils |
| Automatic mould loading system | Increased processing speed and reduced time to market |
| Dual monitors | Constant visual control of the machine and the product parameters in real time |
| Customized layout and technical details | Optimized operator’s cycle time, ergonomics, and safety |
| Integration with internal process methods, control parameters, and data analysis procedures | Improved overall control of the overmoulding process |
With this major investment, ATAM has demonstrated its commitment to innovation and quality in the field of encapsulated coils and industrial connections. The company has also strengthened its position as a reliable and competitive partner for its customers, offering them high-performance and customized solutions for their pneumatic and hydraulic applications.
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