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K-Flow flow drill fastening

Flow drill fastening

Experience reliable high-strength joints with our automated flow drill fastening technology K-Flow.

 

In today's automotive industry, car body designs are becoming increasingly complex, resulting in more intricate manufacturing processes. The challenge lies in joining multiple materials with varying strength properties, often with limited accessibility, while maintaining short cycle times.

 

Our flow drill fastening technology addresses these car manufacturing challenges with robot-assisted automation, enabling multi-material joining with single-sided access. By utilizing a fastener that serves as both a drill and a joining element, our Atlas Copco K-Flow technology delivers high-quality system solutions designed for precise operation in tough manufacturing environments, ensuring repeatable high-quality results.

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Discover our K-Flow flow drill fastening system solution

The advanced K-Flow system solution is built for consistent, high-performance operation in demanding manufacturing environments. It combines a joining tool, feeding unit, and system control into one integrated solution. With flexible configuration options, it adapts easily to a wide range of production requirements — making it a future-ready choice for manufacturers seeking precision, reliability, and efficiency.

Joining Tool
K-Flow Joining Tool
Joining Tool
The powerful K-Flow joining tool is the heart of the system solution.
 
The powerful K-Flow joining tool is the heart of the system solution.
The powerful K-Flow joining tool is the heart of the system solution.
Feeding Unit
K-Flow Feeding Unit
Feeding Unit
The feeding unit enables automated feeding and uninterrupted operation.
 
The feeding unit enables automated feeding and uninterrupted operation.
The feeding unit enables automated feeding and uninterrupted operation.
System Control
K-Flow System Control
System Control
Managing joining tool and feeding unit with one control cabinet.
 
Managing joining tool and feeding unit with one control cabinet.
Managing joining tool and feeding unit with one control cabinet.
System Options
K-Flow System Options
System Options
Our diverse system options solve your unique joining challenges.
 
Our diverse system options solve your unique joining challenges.
Our diverse system options solve your unique joining challenges.
Service for your flow drill fastening equipment
Service for your flow drill fastening equipment
With a global network of service technicians, we always ensure you get the most from your flow drill fastening equipment.
 
With a global network of service technicians, we always ensure you get the most from your flow drill fastening equipment.

K-Flow – meeting future joining challenges

Our Atlas Copco K-Flow technology enables the joining of different materials and material combinations without the need of a pre-hole. It is a perfect match of advanced technology and deep joining competence.

Flow drill fastening in the automotive industry

We provide automated flow drill fastening technology tailored for the automotive sector, with a focus on body shop applications and EV battery assembly. In body shop applications, our technology excels in joining the frontwagon, rearwagon, underbody, and framing of the car body. For battery manufacturing, we specialize in cover joining and battery tray assembly.

Body Shop
Flow drill fastening in the automotive body shop
Body Shop
In body shop, our K-Flow technology excels in efficient multi-material joining, offering single-sided access, lightweight construction, and enhanced durability.
 
In body shop, our K-Flow technology excels in efficient multi-material joining, offering single-sided access, lightweight construction, and enhanced durability.
In body shop, our K-Flow technology excels in efficient multi-material joining, offering single-sided access, lightweight construction, and enhanced durability.
EV Battery Assembly
Flow drill fastening in EV battery assembly
EV Battery Assembly
Our K-Flow solution for EV battery assembly features re-usable joints, excellent serviceability, high process reliability, and increased productivity.
 
Our K-Flow solution for EV battery assembly features re-usable joints, excellent serviceability, high process reliability, and increased productivity.
Our K-Flow solution for EV battery assembly features re-usable joints, excellent serviceability, high process reliability, and increased productivity.

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