Precisely controllable joining forces for high-speed assembly

The joining system combines the high dynamics of linear direct drives (linear motor) with the precision of piezoelectric sensors. Kistler uses LinMot's proven drive technology and supplements it with piezoelectric force sensors and acceleration compensation. This particularly benefits highly dynamic applications with small forces of up to 500 N - such as in the production of auto-injectors and insulin pens.

The magnet-based technology of the joining module with linear motor accelerates at up to 50 m/s2 and achieves a speed of up to 5 m/s.

In addition to the linear motor, the module has a magnetic spring for weight compensation in a vertical installation position. For particularly demanding applications, Kistler offers a version with an additional piezoelectric acceleration sensor for automated acceleration compensation. Kistler also supplements the system with the ICAM-B industrial charge amplifier and the maXYmos NC process monitoring system for maximum data transparency, process reliability and control.

Kistler will be demonstrating how current challenges in plastics manufacturing - optimising processes, saving costs and processing recyclates at the same - time can be mastered at this year's K from October 8 to 15, 2025.