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21 February, 2022

More updates to our K-Ducer torque screwdriver line

Here's some recent updates to our K-Ducer line of electric screwdrivers, control units and desktop software; all of these resulted from client feedback and requests.

Ounce-force inch measurement units

With the addition of ounce-force inches, the K-Ducer now supports the following torque measurement units, listed here with their corresponding conversion factors:

Newton meter (Nm)  1.00
Kg-force centimeter (Kgf.cm)  10.2

Pound-force inch (Lbf.in)  8.85
Ounce-force inch (In.oz)  141.6

Note that the most significant digit for the ounce-force inch unit is the one preceding the decimal point, as the resolution of the K-Ducer system is in increments of 0...

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07 February, 2022

QR barcodes and double-barcode support for full traceability

If you’ve worked with the EDU2AE or K-Ducer systems before, it should be no surprise to learn that they support program and sequence recall via a barcode scanner, as well as serial number tagging of the associated screwdriving results.

Barcode “On Program” and “On Sequence” mode:

First, register the barcode corresponding to your assembly part model number with one of the 64 programs or 16 programmable sequences in the K-Ducer, and repeat the process for all additional part model numbers in your line.
Then, in production, the K-Ducer will always prompt the operator to scan a barcode before loading a program or sequence...
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05 January, 2022

Open Protocol support with the K-Ducer!

In 2021, we added several features to our K-Ducer system. All of these features, most of which were requested directly by customers, are available via our standard firmware updates, free of charge. 
If you'd like to update your system to the latest version, just get in touch with your local Kolver representative, who can get that done in just a few minutes, all while preserving your existing configuration and programs.

Do you have a suggestion on how to make our K-Ducer system work better for you? We'd love to hear it! Just email us at kolver@kolverusa.com

Now, let's get to one of our main highlights, Open Protocol...
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09 December, 2021

Why it's important for your tools to be ESD-safe

ESD (electrostatic discharge) is the transfer of an electric charge upon contact between two objects with different electric potentials. On the assembly line, ESD can damage or destroy sensitive electronic components and even set off fires in flammable environments. Worse, this damage doesn't always occur immediately, but will often manifest itself at a later time, affecting product quality and reliability even more.
Furthermore, the ever diminishing size and ever increasing speed of electronic devices and circuitry is only causing sensitivity to ESD to increase.
This is because, as the size of components is reduced, so is the microscopic spacing of insulators and circuits within them, making the whole component more prone to ESD-caused defects...
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21 June, 2021

The Importance of Traceability in the Fastening Process

As the standards of quality and reliability expected of manufacturers and suppliers continue to increase, it has become imperative for them to implement processes that ensure the efficiency and dependability of their production lines. Screw-tightening in particular is a very important part of the assembly process and it's crucial for every screw to be properly fastened according to its specification. Recorded historical data, thus, becomes a key component of quality management, as it gives companies the ability to audit components and track potential quality deviations in a speedy and cost-effective manner.



Why is Traceability important?

Traceability is the ability to trace the history, application or location of an entity by means of recorded identification...
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