Horizontal, Dual Pin Inserter This lightweight, portable, horizontal Pin Inserter is designed to install SPIROL Series 550 Coiled Pins into plastic hinges. The cylinder/driving head modules can be moved in and out with ease, and fixture changes are simple which enables quick conversion from one assembly to another. This machine quickly and effectively delivers the pins automatically to the installation site eliminating the need for the operator to touch them during the entire assembly operation. This machine dramatically increases production efficiency with minimal operator training and effort. Design Features/Benefits: Precise: Poka-Yoke Design: Built to Last: - Fine pin depth adjustment - Pin presence sensing - Hardened pin guide bushings - Tooled stainless steel vibratory feeder bowl Efficient: - Quick clear rotary pin shuttles - High speed steel insertion rams with integral part sensing actuators Versatile: - Can easily be changed over to install pins in round or rectangular cases - Quick change pin shuttle allows the operator to change pin sizes with ease Low Maintenance: - Non-lubricating pneumatics SPIROL® Series 550 Coiled Pins Optional alignment fixtures – fixed position or linear slide style – available. SPIROL® Model HC Change-over Kit

Application Engineering Technical Centers Americas Application: A world-class plastic molder was mass producing a cosmetic case. The lid and base were hinged together by two pieces of solid cut wire. The installation equipment was worn, the process was slow, and the case was cracking and squeaking when it was opened and closed. The lids also became “floppy” after repeated opening and closing, and they failed to stay open. To remain competitive, the molder needed to decrease the assembly time and eliminate the quality issues of cracking, squeaking, and flopping. They also wanted to be able easily...