Automation Components

Automation Components: Electric Solutions from Screw Tightening to Maglev Conveying

The automation components distributed by Utrun-Tech cover electric solutions for four types of motion on the production line: tightening, gripping, pressing and conveying. What they have in common: once pneumatic and purely mechanical mechanisms are replaced with servo or closed-loop stepping drives, force and position become data that can be set, measured and traced, rather than depending on pressure regulators and rules of thumb.

Selection usually starts with three questions: how much force is needed (torque, gripping force or thrust), what stroke and accuracy are required, and how the device will communicate with the host controller (I/O, Modbus RTU, or industrial fieldbuses such as EtherCAT and PROFINET). Most product lines offer both integrated models with a built-in controller and separate controller models. The former need less wiring and go online faster; the latter make centralized multi-axis management and advanced communication integration easier.

The products below are grouped by application into five categories: screw tightening, servo electric cylinders, electric grippers, stepping control and maglev conveying systems. Each category page includes a model specification comparison table.

Automation Components — Selection Table

Key specifications of the products in this category; see each product page for full details
ProductManufacturerCategoryModels
AFC3000 Servo Electric ScrewdriverDAI-ICHI DENTSU (DDK)Screw Tightening1
DSP3000 Servo PressDAI-ICHI DENTSU (DDK)Servo Electric Cylinders3
HFC3000II High-Torque Handheld Electric ScrewdriverDAI-ICHI DENTSU (DDK)Screw Tightening3
MagiFloater® Planar Maglev ConveyorRobustMotionMagnetic Levitation Conveyor2
Manual Pick-Up Screw Feeder (for Manual Stations)RONYIScrew Tightening Accessories3
PRO-CHK Torque MeterVanguard SystemsScrew Tightening Accessories1
PRO-FUSE Electric Precision Screw Tightening MachineVanguard SystemsScrew Tightening3
PRO-Z DK Advanced Automatic Precision Screw Tightening ModuleUtrun-TechScrew Tightening5
RM-EGB Compact Electric GripperRobustMotionElectric Grippers3
RM-GB Servo Electric GripperRobustMotionElectric Grippers11
RM-GB-HF/F Precision Force-Control Servo Electric GripperRobustMotionElectric Grippers3
RM-MGBD-HF Precision Force-Control Miniature Electric GripperRobustMotionElectric Grippers2
RM-NPLA Miniature Slide-Table Electric CylinderRobustMotionServo Electric Cylinders8
RM-NPLA-HF Precision Force-Control Miniature Slide-Table Electric CylinderRobustMotionServo Electric Cylinders18
RM-RGM Servo Rotary Electric GripperRobustMotionElectric Grippers3
Screw Refill HopperRONYIScrew Tightening Accessories2
SR-XYZ-552 Desktop Screw Fastening RobotUtrun-TechDesktop Screw Fastening Robots1
ST-Servo Servo Stepper MotorVanguard SystemsStepping Control5
Vacuum Pick-Up Screw Feeder (for Automation)RONYIScrew Tightening Accessories4

Frequently Asked Questions

How do electric automation components differ from pneumatic and mechanical mechanisms?

The main difference is that force and position become data that can be set and measured. The gripping force of a pneumatic gripper is determined by air pressure, and it simply opens or closes fully; the pressing force of a pneumatic cylinder cannot be known in real time either. With servo or closed-loop stepper drives, gripping force, thrust, torque and position can all be set in steps with real-time feedback, and process data can be output as curves and records for direct use in quality judgment and traceability. Going electric also eliminates the energy consumption of air lines, solenoid valves and air compressors, as well as repeatability problems caused by air pressure fluctuations.

What should I confirm first when selecting automation components?

We recommend confirming three things in order: first, how much force is needed, i.e. torque (screw tightening), gripping force (electric grippers) or thrust/load (servo electric cylinders); second, stroke and accuracy requirements, including range of motion and repeatability; third, how the component communicates with the host controller, whether through I/O points, Modbus RTU, or an industrial fieldbus such as EtherCAT, PROFINET or EtherNet/IP. Once these three are defined, most product lines can be narrowed down to two or three candidate models.

Should I choose an integrated (built-in controller) or separate controller type?

The integrated type has the controller built into the body, with less wiring and a smaller footprint; most can be triggered by I/O combinations without parameter setup, suiting stations with simple motions that need to go live quickly. The separate controller type requires an external controller but makes centralized multi-axis management easier, and the controller can support advanced fieldbuses such as EtherCAT, PROFINET and CC-LINK, suiting lines with many axes or deep integration with existing PLC/host systems.

Is Utrun-Tech a distributor or a manufacturer? Do you provide technical support?

Utrun-Tech Co.,Ltd. acts as both a distributor and an in-house developer. Most automation components are distributed products from original manufacturers, such as RobustMotion electric grippers and maglev conveyor systems, DAI-ICHI DENTSU (DDK) servo tightening systems and servo presses, and Vanguard Systems precision tightening and stepping control products; the PRO-Z automatic precision screw tightening module is a patented technology integrated by Utrun-Tech itself. Pre-installation selection evaluation, mechanism integration advice and post-installation technical support are all provided by Utrun-Tech in Taiwan.