0638280700

Crimpers, Applicators, Presses

The 0638280700 application field and working principle fall within the broad categories of crimpers, applicators, presses and related technologies. These three categories can encompass both manual and automated systems and are generally used to assemble and press various components onto PCBs, connectors, wires, cables and other structures. The various mechanisms used to accomplish this can include dielectric heating, ultrasonics, riveting, displacement, compression and several other options.

Crimpers

Crimpers are types of assembly presses used to affix components to PCBs, wires and cables. These tools employ a tool or die set that is selected based on the type of product and connector configuration. A properly selected die set should match the product specification. The die set is the part of the system that exerts pressure on the component.

Typically, the die set mates with the component by either putting pressure on it as it moves away from the tool or dies, as in the case of a ratchet-style crimper, or by pushing the connector onto the component as in the case of a plug-in style crimper.

Crimpers are usually powered by either air or manual pressure and provide precise and reliable results. Some of the most popular types of crimpers are ratchet, full head, plug-in, socket, benchtop and connector-style designs.

Applicators

Applicators are specialized systems used to place adhesive or other materials onto PCBs, wires and/or cables. The most common type of applicator is the glue gun, which is used to apply pressure-sensitive adhesives onto the parts. This system requires two components: a reservoir that holds the adhesive material and a heated rotary applicator head that directs the material to the desired surface.

The reservoir is connected to the applicator by means of a flexible tube. By using a combination of heat and air pressure, a precise dot or layer of adhesive is applied to the part. Depending on the material being applied, the system may also require an additional heat source and/or a suction system to remove any excess adhesive.

In addition to glue guns, other types of applicators include hot melt systems, thermal transfer printers, powder and solder flux applicators, and ink jet/drop coated applicators.

Presses

Presses are another type of assembly tool used to affix components onto various substrates. The most common press designs include manual and/or air-powered systems used for bonding, riveting, staking and/or pressing components to a substrate.

Presses feature a movable toolhead or die set that is moved towards the substrate and applies pressure as it moves away. This sliding motion of the toolhead is accomplished by either manual or air power. By using a set of properly matched dies, a press can be used to precisely and reliability assemble components.

Presses are typically used for brazing, riveting, staking, swaging and/or pressing components onto substrates. In addition, some presses are also capable of forming or cutting components, depending on the type of die set used.

The 0638280700 application field and working principle can be incorporated into a variety of applications involving crimpers, applicators and presses. By utilizing the correct type of equipment and tools, it is possible to achieve repeatable, precise results.