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It is no longer a question of if you should adopt sustainable practices, but rather, how. Not only is incorporating sustainable practices into production crucial for safeguarding our planet’s future, but it is also beneficial to your bottom line. From improved operational efficiency to increased profitability through lowered resource and production costs, sustainable products and practices are the difference between a successful facility and falling behind your competitors.
When taking the first step towards sustainable manufacturing, there are several avenues you may consider. For example, some companies are choosing to use recycled materials over virgin materials to make new products, but did you know the tools you use can affect the sustainability of your production? That’s right! More and more manufacturers are taking a look at their assembly tools and solutions to find more environmentally friendly practices.
In this way, we commonly see manufacturers supporting sustainability efforts by reducing or eliminating the pneumatic tools they use during production. Our customer took a good look at their assembly and challenged themselves to do just that. Read on to discover more about this success story and how our experts were able to help.
The transition toward sustainable assembly
A common misconception about sustainability practices is that they are costly and time-consuming, but it doesn’t have to be. Modern assembly tools and solutions are designed to work with you, improving productivity and quality on the line while supporting sustainability efforts.
There are several advantages to using pneumatic tools in your facility, but manufacturers often choose not to if they don’t have to. This was the case with our customer. In pursuit of meeting their sustainability goals, they decided to remove pneumatic tools from their shop floor and replace them with more environmentally friendly tooling.
Insert Atlas Copco’s smart assembly solutions
When our customer decided to phase out their pneumatic tools, they knew they wanted to prioritize reliable and sustainable tooling. With this in mind, our experts introduced them to our TBPs paired with our Power Focus 8 (PF8) controllers. This proved to be the winning tool ensemble for several reasons.
What makes this a great pairing for our customer:
- Ability to have 4-6 tools per PF8 controller
- OK/NOK feedback sent and collected with VIN
- PI communications per virtual station
- Power supply – eliminates battery swapping and reduces weight
- Greater accuracy and improved quality
Discover more about the TBP and Power Focus 8
The benefits don’t end there. Atlas Copco’s TBP is not your typical pulse tool. With its advanced features, such as the DuraPulse technology, TBPs are increasing tool uptime and productivity on the line. To discover more about Atlas Copco’s TBP offering, visit our TBP page for more information.
Another great asset to any manufacturing facility is the Power Focus 8. It connects a wide range of tools with varying tightening settings simultaneously. As our next-generation advanced controller platform, the PF8 can handle even the most challenging tightening operations with precise results you can trust. Are you on your journey for improved connectivity? Discover more about this impressive tightening controller here.
Why choose Atlas Copco?
Atlas Copco is proud to design assembly tools and solutions that meet the needs of various industrial applications. As leaders in innovation, it is our goal to develop solutions that will improve efficiency, quality, safety, speed, ergonomics, and environmental performance.
In this case, we were able to help our customer replace their pneumatic tools, achieve greater sustainability in manufacturing, and save $3,751 per year! With the TBP and PF8 integrated into their assembly, they will continue to be more energy efficient, which benefits the entire facility, their customers, and the planet.
Our customer was able to improve their quality with the TBP due to having a more reliant power source and OK/NOK feedback from the tool. This will not only benefit their profitability but also help them achieve their environmental goals.
Are you ready to adopt more sustainable practices in your facility? Contact the experts at Atlas Copco today to learn how to get started!
