Tooling Changes

The installation head is located on dowel pins and is easily removed by two machine screws. Tooling change for another size O-ring or seal can be accomplished in a matter of minutes.

Principle of Operation

The O-ring or seal is automatically oriented in the vibratory feeder bowl into a vertical ("rolling tire") position. It is then moved into the installation head via the gravity feed track. Inside the head the internal plates position the O-ring for installation by the mandrel.

The operator places the part into the counterbore of the mandrel and pushes inward. The stripper jaws then strip the O-ring off the mandrel onto the part. At the same time, the tail of the mandrel is pushed through the I.D. of the next O-ring or seal that is to be installed.

The mandrel position is sensed electronically and pulled through the I.D. of the O-ring. The mandrel movement is then reversed and the O-ring or seal is brought to the front of the stripper jaws, ready for the next installation.

	The ASP in the home position with the O-ring ready for installation.
	The operator places the part in the counterbore of the mandrel and pushes in, stripping the O-ring onto the part and causing the tail of the mandrel to pass through the I.D. of the next O-ring.
	The mandrel position is sensed electronically and pulled through the I.D. of the O-ring, expanding it to the correct dimension for installation.
	The mandrel movement is then reversed and the O-ring is presented to the operator and the cycle is ready to be repeated.