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  4. Tapofix Home Wallpaper Gantry

Tapofix uses gantries to automate their home wallpaper assembly machines

Basic Data:
  • Company:  Tapo-fix GmbH & Co. KG
  • igus products used: gantry robot, drylin motor control
  • Industry:  Home decor 
  • Return on Investment:  €8,000 ($8,062) cost savings per year
Benefits:
  • Employees can be used for more valuable tasks
  • More precise and faster application of the sealant
  • Simple handling
Description of Application:
tapo-fix produces wallpapering equipment for home and crafts. In the application to be automated, a person manually applies sealant to a metal part in a given shape.

Problem:
A person applies the sealant by hand. The precise application of the sealant requires a great deal of concentration and is time-consuming. 
Cost reduction, Process optimization, Enhanced efficiency:
Tapo-fix has assembled its own solution from modular components, a gantry robot and a drylin E motor control system. The advantages of automation are a more precise and faster application of the sealant. The system works in parallel with an employee who carries out other tasks at the same time. In addition, all employees can operate the robot, as handling is very easy.

The terms "igus", "Apiro", "chainflex", "CFRIP", "conprotect", "CTD", "drylin", "dry-tech", "dryspin", "easy chain", "e-chain", "e-chain systems", "e-ketten", "e-kettensysteme", "e-skin", "e-spool", "flizz", "ibow", "igear", "iglidur", "igubal", "kineKIT", "manus", "motion plastics", "pikchain", "plastics for longer life", "readychain", "readycable", "ReBeL", "speedigus", "triflex", "robolink", "xirodur", and "xiros" are legally protected trademarks of the igus® GmbH/ Cologne in the Federal Republic of Germany and where applicable in some foreign countries.

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