Compact servo press instead of pneumatic: with force-displacement monitoring for joining

Electromechanical joining systems are precise, flexible, and energy-efficient, but they often require additional external components in a control cabinet, which increases integration effort. Kistler’s IJSys addresses this issue by combining the servo drive, sensor technology, data digitization, and safety systems into a single compact module. Force-displacement data is digitized internally and transmitted via EtherCAT; evaluation can be carried out using maXYmos NC or a higher-level system.

Installation effort is minimized through the use of a single hybrid cable for power, logic, and data, with only one additional cable required for safety systems. The 48-volt power supply allows connection without the need for a certified electrician.

With up to 2.5 kN joining force, 200 mm stroke, and 250 mm/s speed, the system is particularly suitable for electronics and automotive applications and can replace pneumatic solutions. It is more energy-efficient and offers significantly greater flexibility as well as more precise control of position, force, and speed.