Precision and passion

The OKU brand represents quality and effectiveness. Since 1957, everything we do has revolved around automation technologies, both current and future. Tailor-made systems, optimal process integration and comprehensive service ensure precision in production processes. Integration services are only part of the equation. With us, assembly solutions and the feeding technology to go with them are all from one company and single source. Everything is "made in Germany" and ideally matched. It is more than a matter of chance that OKU has become one of the best known and most experienced manufacturers in automation. Over 6,000 high- performance machines are in use worldwide. The spectrum of industries using them range from metal and plastics to electronics and automotive.

OKU – 120 professionals (including 30 employees in the design department) with invalu-able technical expertise and a great passion for technology.

OKU – Understanding automation solutions.

Understanding our automation solutions

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OKU // Company profile

Systems from 2 to 240 parts per minute

OKU is known as a pioneer of automatic cam-controlled assembly. But we can do more: our linear and torque motors ensure reduced index times and increased process times, as well as variability in the number of stations and the positioning of workpiece fixtures. This enables flexible, yet equally complex, assembly processes, which are tailored to customers' needs. Whether your needs are a standard or a customized installation – all systems have high efficiency, short cycle times and durability. Thanks to the mechanically controlled processes, very high repeatability is achieved with low maintenance. From 2 to 240 pieces per minute: OKU has the perfect system.

Perfect fitYOU need it. We assemble it.

Wolfgang Kurz,

OKU Assembly and Feeding

Systems

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How can a Playmobil figure,

an adhesive pen, a trigger

pump or a heating

thermostat be made from

several plastic parts?

With automation solutions

from OKU of course.

OKU // Company profile

"For us, only the best is good enough in everything we do."

OKU // Geometry

Tailor-made assembly lines

The selection of suitable assembly technology is determined by the product size, geometry, properties, cycle time and specific processes to be integrated, along with other customer needs. Whether rotary, linear or free running – we design a tailor-made assembly line from the different standard machine versions, while ensuring that we comply with all customer requirements and existing production interfaces.

The product needs determine the geometry

RotaryThis automation variant scores

highly thanks to its compact design and low

moving mass.

The required feeding technology is positioned

radially around the machine. This ensures easy

access to workstations. High cycle rates can also

be achieved.

LinearThis machine type can be loaded from one side.

The advantages are immediate operator access to

the feeding technology and high cycle rates.

Powered and free Manual workstations, for example, can

be integrated into the assembly flow when needed

in this flexible system. Adding workstations

at a later stage is easy to accomplish. Moreover,

the parallel assembly of time-intensive

production processes presents no difficulty.

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When designing

automation solutions,

customer requirements

provide the benchmark.

This results in assembly

lines that combine

and unite all the available

systems perfectly.

Defining and optimally combining

We excel at building standard rotary and linear mechanically or electrically driven systems; this is clear. However, the best results for our customers demand we combine different technologies for specific tasks, and customize these standards to the final solution. These technologies come in the form of cams, servos or robots, all of which offer the highest degree of energy efficiency. Air consumption is minimized, as only minor motions are performed pneumatically. As well, different from pneu­matically driven systems,these technologies require no end of stroke sensing, ensuring little working time is lost and uptime is maximized.

The latest technologies

in conjunction with

personal affinity to

the product are essential

OKU characteristics.

The product needs determine the technology

OKU // Technology

Cam>> mechanically synchronized motions

>> high cycle rate

>> low-maintenance

>> highest standardization

Servo>> electronically synchronizable motions

>> high dynamics and velocity

>> maximum flexibility in travel paths,

positions and motion profiles

>> energy-efficient

Robots>> easy changeover

>> energy-efficient

>> high reusability of systems for new tasks

>> maximum flexibility in travel paths, positions

and motion profiles

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You need it. We integrate it.

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OKU // Processes

Feeding and assembly

Stocking,

positioning, inserting, joining

An ideal combination of process and product

In the quest for the best assembly solution, the integration and combination of a wide range of process technologies play a crucial role. OKU focuses on finding the ideal match between the product to be assembled and the process to be integrated in order to achieve the highest possible production yield and quality standards.

Camera systems

Positioning,

marking,

dimensional monitoring,

material completeness

Bolting operations

with testing of torque,

thread depth and

rotation angle

Controlling

Presence,

function check and

leak controls

Welding

Ultrasound,

laser and resistance welding

Pressing

Pneumatic or hydraulic,

force and displacement

monitored

Riveting

Pressing,

orbital riveting,

bending

Metering

of grease,

adhesive,

liquid

Separating

of belts,

slides, contacts

Releasing

as bulk goods in rotary stor-

age systems for containers

or cartons

Palletizing

in magazines,

pallets and trays

Marking

using ink-jet,

pad printing,

laser, cold or

hot stamping

OKU // Rotary geometry

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Rotary geOmetrY // 20 >> 240 parts per minute

Linear geometry // 20 >> 240 parts per minute

Free running geometry // 2 >> 25 parts per minute

Modular power pack

A central drive with independent cam operations for each station is the basis of this modular machine. Thanks to the high degree of standardization, the design work focuses on the customer's specific requirements with a minimum amount of customization.

OKUMAT

LeanCell

Technical profile:>> basic machine, available with 8, 12, 16 and 24 stations

>> cycle rate of 15 to 120 cycles per minute

>> multi-track feeding of parts to be assembled

>> also available as a basic machine for production facilities

Versatile universal genius

This type of machine has a mechanical base unit for synchronizing index and station operations. The indexing table can also be moved using an electric drive. The LeanCell scores points with its compact design and wide range of applications – including for assembling small parts and integrating the corresponding processes.

Technical profile:>> basic design with 8, 12 and 16 stations

>> square footprint

>> also available with torque drive for the indexing table

(reduction of indexing times).

>> cycle rate of 15 to 120 cycles per minute.

Small and inexpensive

MicroCell comes into play for small part counts. This system is compact in design and cost-effective. It uses standardized components like those of the "large" OKUMAT and LeanCell type machines. Depending on the job to be done, all technologies (cam motions, servo technology, pneumatics) can be used for performing assembly operations.

MicroCell

ServoCell

Technical profile:>> a maximum of three individual parts can be assembled

>> space requirement from approximately one square meter of floor area

Fast and flexible

The ServoCell is ideal for assembly tasks that require complex and highly dynamic motion sequences. The system is particularly suited to producing different product variants with very short changeover times.

Technical profile:>> Performance of asynchronous assembly operations

>> Use of servo technology in the form of linear motors and

torque drives

>> Positioning accuracy is achieved by using high-resolution

encoder systems

OKU // Linear geometry OKU // Free running geometry

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LinearCell

Fast and flexible

Two linear indexing machine versions are available: one handles component transport using a high-precision metal transport chain, the other a toothed belt. Cam technology, servo technology or pneumatics can be selected for driving the workstations. Individual components form the optimal combination according to the task being performed.

Technical profile:>> can be implemented with up to 39 workstations

>> cycle rate of 15 to 120 cycles per minute.

>> multi-track feeding of parts to be assembled

Free running workpiece carrier

Powered and free

Flexible assembly system, with pallets on a powered and free transport system ties together many different types of work cells. Expansion is enabled simply by adding cells.

Technical profile:>> any number of work cells (also manual workstations) can be implemented

>> multiplication of process times by parallel arrangement of cells

>> Performance up to 25 parts per minute

Rotary geometry // 20 >> 240 parts per minute

Linear geOmetrY // 20 >> 240 parts per minute

Free running geometry // 2 >> 25 parts per minute

Rotary geometry // 20 >> 240 parts per minute

Linear geometry // 20 >> 240 parts per minute

Geometry free rUnning// 2 >> 25 parts per minute

Feeding systems overview

From sharp edges to scratch-prone surfaces – we know how to feed bulk goods of all types and are one of the largest manufacturers of feeding systems for individual parts. Vibration feeders, rotary conveyors, spring separators and storage systems are all available with OKU.

Vibrate, miX, mOVe.

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Vibration feeding systems>> complete systems or individual components

>> tailored to customer requirements

>> stainless steel bowls

>> hardened rail and guide elements

>> various coatings available for protection of parts

>> optional: sound insulation

Storage systems,

inclined belt and steep belt

conveyors

Storage systems with

vibration drive

Linear conveyor systems

Handling systems

Vibration feeding

systems in different designs

OKU // Feeding technology

Flexibility in feeding

Automation from the specialists

Thanks to the merger with the American Lanco Assembly Systems, OKU has a worldwide sales and service network with local centers of excellence. As well, the machine types each division designs and builds complement each other perfectly, so customers can access a wide range of systems and machine performances. The training of in-house operating and mainten ance personnel is an integral part of the services that OKU delivers. Further training at the pro duction site at the time of plant commissioning is also possible. If questions also arise during daily oper ations, our experts can quickly and easily support your systems via a remote IP connection.

From the initial idea to development to finished products and after­sales service, we are your reliable and flexible partner.

OKU – The better way to assemble.

Global Reach. Local Expertise.

OKU // Automation by specialists

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OKU Systems GmbH & Co. KG Assembly and Feeding SystemsRosenstrasse 15 73650 Winterbach Germany

Phone: + 49 7181 · 707-0 Fax: + 49 7181 · 707-170

info@oku.dewww.oku.de

a Assembly Systems Company