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...e of special purpose machines and test equipment. For over 48 years A.B.Hobley have been providing automated production and testing solutions for a wide variety of manufacturing industries. We pr...

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  A project manager would be allocated who would be responsible for the preparation of timing plans and liasing with the customer at every stage.   Our d

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Over the years we have supplied equipment to many different manufacturing industries and have developed a wealth of expertise in a large number of different manufacturing and production processes.

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6. Assembly & Test Cell for the Production of Complex Filter Assemblies
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Each workstation provides automatic or semi-automatic assembly. All nine stations provide interlocks and check sensors to ensure only correct assemblies can progress from one station to anoth

7. Assembly Cell for the Assembly and Testing of Armrests
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This cell assembles automotive arm rests. The main location fixture firmly compresses and clamps the component parts, allowing the operator to stretch the cover material into position. A

8. Assembly Cell for the Production of Automotive Air Suspension Struts
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Includes: Crimping Machine Hydraulic Stud Press Pneumatic Assembly Press (with vision inspection) Roller Forming Machine Laser Measuring Machines

9. Assembly of Automotive Actuator Piston
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This pneumatic press assembles hydraulic pistons for an anti roll control actuator. The operator loads the component parts onto a fixture and slides it into the pressing station. A two

10. Assembly, Set and Test Cell for Pressure Switches
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... into a fully assembled switch and loaded into the setting fixture. The switch point is adjusted automatically by a servo driven mechanism while the switch is exposed to the required pressure. ...

11. Automatic Two Station Water Meter Leak Test
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This machine performs a fully automatic leak test on assembled water meters. An in feed conveyor draws parts into the machine where a walking beam pick and place mechanism transfers parts fro

12. Automotive Number Plate Trim Panel Assembly / Inspection
(Products / Vision & Sensor Inspection Machines)

...ement of 16 different clips and sealing strips. Correct assemblies receive a pass mark and are released automatically. ...

13. Automotive Rear Tailgate Trim Panel Assembly / Inspection
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Mouldings are placed on the fixture for manual assembly. The operator then slides the head forward to check for the presence, correct placement and correct colour of eight different component

14. Blanking Plug Pressing Machine
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...tion which is integrated into a much larger assembly cell. A bar code on every component is read automatically and relayed to the production line information system. This ensures that every par...

15. Brake Pipe Union Assembly
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This fully automatic rotary transfer machine assembles a variety of hydraulic brake pipe unions. An elevating conveyor and two vibratory bowl feeders automatically orientate and feed both the

16. Catalytic Converter Push Out Test Machine
(Products / Test & Measurement Machines)

The core of each catalytic converter sub assembly is subjected to a push out test. By monitoring the load applied and the subsequent movement of the core, this machine checks the assembly of

17. Filter Assembly Leak Test under Pressure and Vacuum
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This machine leak tests two complete filter assemblies simultaneously. The first station automatically pressurises the part to the required proof test pressure with a gas containing a trace a

18. Fuel Hose Tube Fitting Machine
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This machine automatically flares the open end of two pre formed tubes and fits an aluminium connector. The operator loads and clamps the component parts in position. Pressing the two hand st

19. Shockabsorber Rebound Stop Assembly Machine
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This machine automatically applys a bead of Loctite adhesive to the internal thread of the stop collar. This is then presented to the shockabsorber shaft and tightened by a torque and angle n