Assembly equipment refers to the individual pieces of assembly machinery that make up an assembly line. The overall function of the equipment in the assembly line is to work together, each machine doing one part of the production before the part being produced passes to the next machine. When a part has been worked on by every machine in the assembly line, it is a finished piece. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
JR Automation
Holland, MI | 833-800-7630JR Automation has extensive experience in a range of assembly solutions, from stand-alone operator-assisted stations to larger, fully automated assembly lines. We specialize in integrating assembly, welding, and material handling automation systems into your production process. Our solutions include feeding systems, riveting and screwdriving, palletizing and depalletizing, pick-and-place solutions, and more. Contact us to learn more!

Dixon Automatic Tool, Inc.
Rockford, IL | 888-375-3000A recognized leader in automated assembly products. Stay competitive with Dixon's robotic screwdrivers, auto-fed screw & nut drivers, auto-fed part placers, parts feeding systems & assembly cells, including robotic assembly & vision. Every Dixon product is manufactured to assure accuracy & dependability for repetitive assembly. Dixon supports Machine Integrators with assembly products & stations. Contact us today and we will help you find the best product for your application!

Eckhart
Warren, MI | 517-512-4233Eckhart designs, builds, and sustains assembly lines for the largest operations in the world. Solutions include lift assists, torque systems, conveyance, AGVs, robotics, collaborative robotics, 3D printed tooling, poka-yokes, sub-assembly stations, and error proofing vision systems.

Advent Design Corporation
Bristol, PA | 215-781-0500Advent design has been in business for over 35 years providing custom automation solutions, engineering, integration solutions and machine safety services. Contact us today to discuss your project needs and see how we can help you achieve your goals.

Eriez
Erie, PA | 814-835-6000We have an extensive selection of products to pick from and we are confident we can find the perfect solution for your application. Our world-class items are proven for reliability and longevity. You can count on us to supply you with the best.

Del-Tron Precision, Inc.
Bethel, CT | 203-778-2727Del-Tron Precision is your one-stop shop for ball & crossed roller slides, multi-axis positioning and motor-ready lead screw stages, air actuators, recirculating slide guides and crossed roller rail sets. Custom linear slides are available.

ATI Industrial Automation, Inc.
Apex, NC | 919-772-0115ATI is a recognized leader in Automated Assembly Products and Services. To stay competitive, take advantage of our products such as Auto-fed Part Placers, Pick & Place Mechanisms, Placer/Presses, and Feed Systems.

VAC-U-MAX
Belleville, NJ | 800-822-8629If you are looking for quality assembly machinery, you’ve come to the right place! We have years of manufacturing experience in pneumatic, vacuum, and conveying. Our goal is to provide the perfect solution to your automated equipment needs. We provide our products for companies around the world to ensure that your needs are met 100 percent of the time. Contact us today for details!

This whole process goes very quickly, since machines do not tire, if they are well maintained, and therefore can run at high speeds for hours. Because assembly equipment is almost always used to mass produce one specific object at a time, the assembly machines themselves are usually custom built. They are also commonly automated systems, which cuts way down on human workers because once the assembly equipment is set up in an assembly line it does all the work mechanically, with very little asked of a human counterpart. In this way, a company installing assembly equipment to mass produce their product will be saving money, since they will not have to hire as many people to watch over the machinery.
Assembly equipment includes computer-controlled robotics, which are capable of producing complicated products. These robots make use of dies, drills, punches and other cutting tools in order to produce different components and parts for a product. A common way that assembly lines get the parts from one step to another is a conveyor belt.
Hoppers or feeders will usually be attached to individual pieces of assembly equipment to supply the required parts in the correct quantities according to the preset software program that usually run the machines. Automated assembly equipment is extremely productive and accurate. They may range in size, depending on their function.
For example, an automotive company is going to require a very large assembly line to produce a car, while a small electronic device, such as a cell-phone, may be produced by a much smaller system. Metallic and plastic materials common in computers and machinery are just as common with assembly equipment since the same benefits apply. The strength and corrosion resistance of stainless steel and aluminum make them popular, while the high melting point and resistance to moisture makes polypropylene a popular piece for machining too.