Appliance Assembly - Articles - Page 17

Flow-Fasteners for HVAC Assembly Challenges

Flexibility should be of utmost importance when selecting an assembly joining system.

February 8, 2019

HVAC products and services offered to the consumer come with little to no room for revamping. As the cost of energy continues to rise, manufacturers have come under pressure to meet production goals, such as reducing energy usage, maintaining occupant comfort, and sustaining high levels of energy savings throughout the year.

Quality control keeps appliance manufacturer out of hot water

John Sprovieri

February 4, 2019

One of the largest manufacturers of residential and commercial water heaters in the country, Bradford White Corp. takes safety seriously. The private, American-owned company does not sell its products directly to consumers.

GE Appliances Launches Initiative to Attract Workers

December 19, 2018

GE Appliances recently launched a two-pronged initiative to develop the next generation of manufacturing talent.

New Applications for High-Strength Tapes

Acrylic foam and glazing tapes can often replace fasteners or liquid adhesive in many applications

John Merchant

December 13, 2018

Manufacturers today are trapped in a perennial race to get products assembled and out the door in less time and at lower cost while maintaining high quality. They must also adjust to constant change in the materials they use.

Grippers for Large Parts

Bulkier payloads are spurring demand for heavy-duty grippers.

Austin Weber

December 11, 2018

Today, robots are capable of handling much larger and heavier payloads than in the past. Those applications require robust grippers that are up to the task.

ASSEMBLY Capital Spending Report: Capital Spending to Increase

ASSEMBLY Capital Spending Report 2018: Spending Increases due to Economic Growth and Tax-Cuts

Spurred by tax cuts and economic growth, manufacturers will continue to invest in their assembly operations.

John Sprovieri

December 6, 2018

The past year brought blockbuster headlines for U.S. manufacturing. Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn unveiled plans to build a $10 billion assembly plant in Wisconsin that would make liquid-crystal display panels and employ as many as 13,000 people.

The hydraulic fluid in pulse tools must be changed regularly

Best Practices for Tool Maintenance

Even the most technologically advanced fastening tools require regular maintenance and calibration

John Sprovieri

November 8, 2018

Fastening tools are the workhorses of any assembly operation. Consider a high-volume automotive plant. If a vehicle contains 1,000 threaded fasteners and an assembly line is turning out 250,000 vehicles annually, that’s more than 250 million run-downs each year.

White Goods and Fastener Assembly

What are the most challenging issues that pertain to white goods from the perspective of fastener assembly?

November 8, 2018

In the past, white goods were offered by the manufacturer and the customers, generally, had no design input. However, as the demand for customization increased and the competitive market expanded, manufacturing was under pressure to produce a smarter, more reliable and more attractive product.

Electrolux Assembly Plant Applies for Tariff Exemption

November 7, 2018

ANDERSON, SC—Electrolux, which is in the process of expanding its refrigerator assembly plant here, has applied for an exemption to the tariffs being imposed on products from China.

Whirlpool to Expand Oklahoma Assembly Plant

November 7, 2018

TULSA, OK—Whirlpool Corp. plans to expand its assembly plant here with the addition of a new $55 million factory distribution center. The warehouse will support increased production capacity and improve efficiencies within the appliance maker’s North American supply chain.