
Transport System | Function | Advantage |
Straight lines (linear transfer) | Transporting components between major assembly stations over longer distances | Efficient sequential processing — ideal for band feeding, cutting, stamping, and welding operations that require linear step-by-step progression |
Turntables (rotary indexing) | Performing multiple assembly operations at a single station through rotational indexing | Compact footprint, high-speed cycling, and simultaneous multi-station processing — ideal for housing placement, riveting, curling, and screw engagement operations |
Component | Assembly Method | Description |
Band (strap) | Fully automated cutting and stamping | Steel band is fed from coil stock, precision-cut to exact length, and stamped with perforations — all performed automatically by the machine's integrated cutting and stamping systems |
Housing | Automated placement and joining | The housing is positioned and joined to the band through automated welding or riveting — creating a secure, permanent connection with consistent joint quality |
Connecting bar / worm gear track | Automated forming and assembly | The connecting bar is formed, positioned, and assembled to the housing — creating the worm drive mechanism that enables screw-driven tightening |
Screw (worm screw) | Automated feeding and locking | The worm screw is fed into the housing and engaged with the connecting bar — locked into position, creating the functional tightening mechanism |
Technology | Function | Benefit |
Fully automated cutting | Precision cutting of steel band from coil stock to exact length — controlled by the process system for consistent accuracy on every cycle | Eliminates manual measurement and cutting — delivering sub-millimeter length consistency across thousands of production cycles |
Fully automated stamping | Precision punching of perforations (holes and slots) in the band — with die alignment and punch force controlled by the process system | Ensures clean, burr-free perforations with consistent pitch and geometry — critical for reliable screw engagement |
Automated welding | Medium-frequency welding or riveting of the housing to the band — with welding parameters (current, time, pressure) precisely controlled by the process system | Produces consistent, high-strength joints on every clamp — eliminating the variability of manual welding |
Intelligent mold solution | Smart tooling and forming dies that adapt to different clamp sizes and specifications — with automatic parameter adjustment managed by the process control system | Enables wide adjustment range across multiple clamp sizes without manual tooling changes — reducing changeover time and operator intervention |
Characteristic | Description |
Advanced technology | Built on Frand's patented process control system and intelligent mold solutions — incorporating the latest developments in automation, servo control, and precision manufacturing |
High level of automation | Fully automatic from raw material input to finished product output — no manual assembly steps required; one operator can manage multiple machines simultaneously |
Stable performance | Engineered for continuous, reliable production — the machine maintains consistent performance across extended production runs, shift after shift, without degradation in quality or speed |
Wide adjustment range | The intelligent mold system and programmable process controls allow the machine to produce a broad range of clamp sizes and specifications — minimizing the need for dedicated tooling changes and maximizing production flexibility |
High efficiency | The combination of linear transfer and rotary indexing architecture, optimized process sequencing, and high-speed automated operations delivers maximum throughput from a single machine |
Excellent production results | Every clamp produced meets consistent quality standards — with precise dimensions, reliable torque performance, and clean visual appearance — delivering production results that satisfy the most demanding customer specifications |
Cost Category | How the Machine Reduces It |
Labor costs | One operator manages multiple machines — dramatically reducing the number of workers required per unit of output |
Material waste | Precision cutting and stamping minimize material scrap — every millimeter of steel band is used efficiently |
Energy costs | Medium-frequency welding technology is energy-efficient — consuming less power per weld than conventional resistance welding |
Rework and scrap costs | Consistent automated quality reduces the rate of defective products — lowering the cost of rework, scrap, and customer returns |
Tooling costs | The intelligent mold system's wide adjustment range reduces the number of dedicated tooling sets required — lowering tooling investment and maintenance costs |
Floor space costs | The integrated design combines multiple assembly operations into a single machine — reducing the factory floor space required compared to multiple standalone machines |