SmartAttach®

Automated Nutplate Installation System

The average airplane utilizes 25,000 nutplates – all installed by hand. The patent-pending SmartAttach® Automated Nutplate Installation System eliminates the need for manual alignments, multiple tools, and procedures required by conventional nutplate attachment methods. The SmartAttach® Automated Nutplate Installation System integrates centering, drilling, lubrication, countersinking, and riveting operations in a single machine. You can cut nutplate attachment times by at least 60%. You’ll greatly improve precision and repeatability for rivet and center holes. It also brings you IoT capabilities for intelligent monitoring and process management.
Ramp Up Your Riveting

If you’re ready to dramatically accelerate production, it’s time to get on board.

Save Time

SmartAttach® Automated Nutplate Installation System safely installs nutplates up to 9 times faster than manual labor

Gain Efficiency

With no need for health benefits or vacation days, our automated solution performs the work of up to 10 dedicated workers

Maximize Floorspace

Requiring far less floorspace, our automated technology dramatically reduces your manufacturing footprint

Ensure Quality 

SmartAttach® Automated Nutplate Installation System's laser-focused precision drastically reduces the potential for human error

Monitor Performance 

Integrated IoT technology tracks usage, productivity, and even predicts maintenance needs

MEET YOUR NEWEST CREW MEMBER

Occupying a mere 74 square feet of floor space, SmartAttach® Automated Nutplate Installation System utilizes up to two operators to drill and rivet nutplates to exacting standards at a pace never before possible…up to 9 times faster than manual teams alone. Designed for flexibility, SmartAttach® Automated Nutplate Installation System can be fork-trucked, oriented, and mounted to your factory floor based on your specific requirements. From there, it’s nutplate automation on a whole new level.

 

Faster, Simpler Semi-Automated Operation

 

The SmartAttach® Automated Nutplate Installation System eliminates the need for a large number of the manual alignments, multiple tools, and procedures required by conventional nutplate attachment methods.

Drill Machine Operation

The operator places and radially aligns the part of the lower drill tool and engages the machine auto sequence. The machine automatically clamps, drills two holes, and releases the part.

Rivet Machine Operation

The operator places the nutplate and the part on the lower rivet tool and engages the machine auto sequence. The machine automatically rivets the nutplate to the part and releases the assembly.

 

FULL INDUSTRIAL IoT CAPABILITIES

 

The SmartAttach® Automated Nutplate Installation System is fully integrated with INGENVOA360™ data-driven IoT solution that allows manufacturers to optimize machine, production, and quality outcomes.

Comprehensive and actionable insight is provided across a range of functions, including:

  • Process Information: Cycle Time and Part-to-Part Time
  • Machine Health and Key Performance Indicators
  • Anomaly detection and predictive maintenance

The INGENVOA360™ suite of software solutions allows for expansion and connections with SCADA and MES systems for additional scale and functionality.

 

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Ready for Takeoff?

The SmartAttach® Automated Nutplate Installation System can be customized to meet your current and future production needs. Reach out to our team today to learn more about our game-changing automated solution.

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