NEW ROTARY TRANSDUCER PROVIDES ASSEMBLY TORQUE
READOUTS
CLEVELAND, OH— February 17, 2006 — A new rotary
transducer for assembly use has been announced by ASG, a division of Jergens,
Inc. The new transducer is intended for use with ASG’s Smart Torq™ II
Controller to provide operator-viewable torque readouts for the controller, as
well as for data output. It is mounted on an ASG current-controlled driver
between the driver and the bit.
The Smart Torq II controller provides economical error-proof fastener assembly
by controlling and monitoring DC brushless electric screwdrivers from ASG. It
is exceptionally easy to set-up and use. First, it learns the driver’s current
versus time characteristics for a representative fastener by monitoring its
installation in the assembly. Once learned, the unit’s processor monitors
current and time to verify all subsequent fasteners are properly installed.
Additionally, it counts and verifies that the specified number of fasteners are
in place. The Smart Torq II device provides this capability without the use of
expensive torque transducers and angle encoders.
Along with precise torque control, The Smart Torq II controller provides fully
adjustable “go-no-go” limits for cycle time, joint rate, cycle start current
and cycle complete current. These adjustable limits allow the user to customize
control and error-proofing features for their application.
The Smart Torq II controller has eight programmable torque settings that allow
one driver to perform up to eight different torque applications within the
torque range of the driver. Torque control, error-proofing and batch counting
for multiple applications are now available in one cost-effective package.
ASG is located at 15700 South Waterloo Road, Cleveland, OH 44110-3898.
Phone: (216) 486-6163
Fax: (216)-481-4519
E-mail: asginfo@asg-jergens.com
Web: www.asg-jergens.com
Send Inquiries to ASG Customer Service.
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