FEC, Inc. has been a leading supplier of fastening systems for more than 20 years.

Our record speaks for itself, with more than 30,000 fastening

AFC15 00 FASTENING SYSTEM

spindles installed globally on critical joints.

FEC, Inc. has continued to improve and expand our product lines and currently offers assembly solutions including, but not limited to:
• Electric Multi-Spindle Automated / Manual Fastening Systems • Electric Servo Presses
• Electric Single-Spindle Handheld Fastening Systems • Turnkey Automated Assembly Systems

Fastening Solutions for the Assembly World

Germany

Michigan Korea

Tennessee China Japan

Alabama India Thailand Taiwan

Mexico

Brazil

Australia

North American Main Office Southern U.S. Sales Office Asian Office
51327 Quadrate Drive 3776 Sullivan Street, Suite B Dai-ichi-Dentsu Company, Limited
Macomb, Michigan 48042 U.S.A. Madison, Alabama 35758 U.S.A. Kani-City, Gifu, Japan 509-0238
Telephone: 586.781.2100 Telephone: 256.325.0008 Telephone: 81.574.62.5865
Tollfree: 800.229.1FEC Fax: 256.325.4608 Fax: 81.574.62.3523
Fax: 586.781.0044 www.daiichi-dentsu.co.jp
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A World of Powerful Fastening Solutions
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Automation Systems
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Certified ISO 9001 Certified ISO 9001
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AFC1500 SYSTEM . . . D I G I TA L FA S T E N I N G S O L U T I O N S F O R T H E A S S E M B LY W O R L D
D Y N A M I C A P P L I C AT I O N S O U T S TA N D I N G F E AT U R E S

Manually Operated Systems State-of-the-Art Hardware

• Semiautomatic Operation
• Raise/Lower Power Assist
Field-Proven Accuracy
• Automatic Retract at Cycle End High Reliability
Flexible Fastening
Excellent Maintainability OR
AFC User Console
Angular Engine Self Diagnostics Flat-Panel PC with AFC Laptop with AFC for Windows®
User Console Software User Console Software
Assembly Simple-to-Use Settings
• Modular Automatic Station (via AFC User Console)
• Synchronous Fastening
• Future Model Adaptability
• Fieldbus System Control

Bar Code Reader /

Oil Pump Assembly ID System
• Fully Automatic Fastening
Printer Sequencer PLC
• Automatic Bolt Feeding
• MMI Station Control

COM2 RS232C
COM1 RS232C Data Read
Wheelnut Assembly Front Axle Assembly Fastening Data
• Semiautomatic Station Output
• Semiautomatic Operation
• High-Torque Automatic Nut Rundown
• Automatic Rundown and Kickoff
• Automatic Nut-Staking Feature
• Gravity or Auto Home Return

I/O Control
C O M P E T I T I V E A D VA N TA G E S
Space-Saving Design
FEC has applied the latest digital and surface-mount technology to develop a more compact MULTI UNIT
design for the AFC1500 fastening system. We have streamlined our manufacturing process with
this new design, resulting in fewer parts and reduced cost.

Fieldbus Adaptability
DeviceNet, Profibus, AB Remote
I/O, D-I/O, CC Link, InterBus-S,
SPINDLE UNIT NO. 1 ~ SPINDLE UNIT NO. 31

Ethernet I/O, etc.

Our adaptable open fieldbus network, as compared to discrete input/output (I/O), reduces the
amount of required wiring and redundant connection points for any given system. (Allen-
Bradley DeviceNet, Allen-Bradley Remote I/O, Profibus, InterBus-S, Mitsubishi CC Link, ModBus
Hydroforming Plus, with other interfaces available.) Ethernet (optional)
Component Fastening Data Output
(ToolsNet, FEC Data, Custom Protocols)
Assembly User-Friendly Operation
• Semiautomatic Station A Windows®-based software package for programming, monitoring and diagnostics is provided
• Automatic Bolt Feeding at no additional cost!
• Fieldbus Control System
Complete In-House Manufacturing TOOL NO. 1 TOOL NO. 31
800.22 9.1 FEC
FEC has a complete manufacturing control process. We even have our own patented design for
a torque transducer, which is the most vital part of a fastening system. We follow stringent sales@fec-usa.com
quality procedures and are ISO 9001 certified. The AFC1500 can be configured
www.fec-usa.com as a single-spindle stand-alone or
as a multiple-spindle system.
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