The system Cure In Place Gasket (CIPG) represents the pinnacle of innovation in the field of fluid gaskets extruded directly on the piece, allowing, among other things, automotive manufacturers, the main users of this technology, to outsource the delicate operation of making the gasket for Tier 1 suppliers.
This technology involves the curing of the gasket immediately downstream of dosing, directly on the production line, thus obtaining reduced cycle times and guaranteeing excellent levels of efficiency and precision.
B-Fluid stands out as the forerunner in the design and manufacture of the machinery necessary for this process, positioning itself among the first manufacturers in Europe to have created CIPG dosing lines.
Reduce cycle times by creating extruded and cured gaskets directly on the piece, maximising the efficiency of the production process.
Guarantee a constant viscosity of the fluid thanks to the heated delivery system, ensuring a stable and precise production.
Dimensional precision to tenths of a millimetre, to obtain components with impeccable details and minimise waste.
The UV lamp allows perfect curing of the seals in a short time, ensuring rapid and precise fixing of the extrusion geometry, and guaranteeing superior quality results.
Ensures superior quality through control with 3D laser scanners, measuring each piece produced and ensuring complete traceability of each component, to meet the highest industry standards.
| Production Capacity | 60÷80 pieces/hour |
| Dimensional Tolerance | ± 0.3 mm on the diameter of the bead |
| Dosing |
Thermo-conditioned follower plate pump Thermo-conditioned piping Volumetric pump on Cartesian gantry |
| Pick & Place | Anthropomorphic robot with self-centring gripper and automatic search |
| Polymerisation | UV lamps |
| Quality Check | Laser scanner for bead section measurement on SCARA robot |
| QR Code Marking | High resolution laser with "on the fly" re-reading |
| Labelling | Automatic belt labelling machine |
In this application, fluid is transferred to a volumetric dosing valve from a pressurised heated follower pump, ensuring a constant degree of fluid viscosity, which is critical for dosing accuracy.
The valve, moved by a Cartesian gantry, dispenses the fluid on the piece to be processed, applying a bead with a controlled section, with dimensional precision in the order of tenths of a millimetre. An anthropomorphic robot places the piece inside a furnace with UV lamps, which provides for the polymerisation of the gasket, definitively fixing its geometry.
A high-precision laser profile meter handled by a "Scara" robot then measures and verifies the conformity of the gasket. The positive outcome of the check enables the subsequent phases of the cycle: the system proceeds with laser marking of the QR code and labelling, confirming the quality of the product and guaranteeing the traceability of the process for the entire life cycle.
The finished piece is then stacked on a conveyor belt, ready to be boxed.
B-Fluid continues to be a point of reference in the industry thanks to its constant search for innovative solutions and the ability to implement cutting-edge technologies.
Investing in CIPG systems means embracing the future of gasket extrusion, improving productivity, reducing cycle times, and ensuring high quality standards.