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Buy industrial assembly equipment that can handle different products

Whether your process requires simple conveyor assembly equipment or thermal heating, you can find equipment that will work with more than one product and upgrades to products you currently assemble.

I recommend: Go to I.T. Equipment for an industrial conveyor solution for your business needs. Their modular assembly conveyors provide choices when selecting the transporter and queue/station stops, and you can order either manual or automatic conveyors. If you need thermal pneumatic assembly equipment, you may find just what you need at Specialized Assembly Systems; if you don't see what you need, they can tailor equipment to match your requirements.

Go with specialized assembly automation equipment designed for specific processes

Rely on specialized equipment for specific tasks like pallet assembly machines, PCB assembly equipment and other micro assembly tasks.

I recommend: Order the Viking Turbo 505 if you need an automated pallet assembly system; click on the link in the middle of the page to view the pallet assembly equipment at work. Visit Recon to see pre-owned PCB assembly equipment they stock. Contact them about their planning services, post-sale support and long-term preventative maintenance contracts and warranties. For a robotic system capable of micro assembly, go to Innovative Products and Equipment, an ISO 9001:2000 company. Founded in 1980, they produce electronic assembly equipment and computer assembly equipment while also serving the medical device, pharmaceutical, injection molding, consumer markets, automotive and toy manufacturer industries.

Consider companies that specialize in building assembly equipment systems

If you need complete automatic assembly equipment and robotic solutions, go with a company that can build the complete system you need and provide you with service, equipment and support from beginning to end.

I recommend: Let Buckeye Machine Fabricators take care of your robotic industrial automation equipment needs from design through installation. Some of their robotic automation applications include assembly, pick and place, spot and arc welding, packaging and palletizing. Contact Franklin Automation about the special automated assembly equipment they can build for you. A family operation founded in 1990, the company possesses the experience and technology to increase your process's efficiency and cost effectiveness. Let Prodel Automation build a turnkey assembly line for your business; feel free to schedule a visit or contact them to discuss the installation, user training and on-site technical support services they offer.

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  If you plan on spending money for new assembly equipment, spend a few hundred more to visit the company that will build it. Most manufacturers welcome your visit, take pride in showing you how their process works and introducing you to some of their key managers and employees. Exercise caution contracting with a company that doesn't encourage your visit.
• •  Robotic industrial automation equipment can provide you with an amazing return on investment by providing more consistent and continual accuracy and the ability to assemble nonstop, 24 hours a day if needed without tiring.
• •  If you plan on spending money for new assembly equipment, spend a few hundred more to visit the company that will build it. Most manufacturers welcome your visit, take pride in showing you how their process works and introducing you to some of their key managers and employees. Exercise caution contracting with a company that doesn't encourage your visit.
• •  Robotic industrial automation equipment can provide you with an amazing return on investment by providing more consistent and continual accuracy and the ability to assemble nonstop, 24 hours a day if needed without tiring.