automatic screw locking machine with two work stations invested for 1x4 panel light screw tightening

Machine Description

The automatic two-station screw locking machine is a state-of-the-art solution designed to optimize the assembly process of 1x4 panel lights, ensuring precision, efficiency, and scalability in high-volume production environments. This advanced system features dual independent workstations, enabling simultaneous screw tightening on two separate 2x4 panel light units, effectively doubling throughput while maintaining consistent quality.

Tailored specifically for 1x4 panel lights—a popular size in commercial and office lighting—the machine automates the critical screw-fastening step required to secure components such as frames, diffusers, and driver housings. Each workstation is equipped with programmable screwdrivers, precision-guided by servo motors and vision systems, to accurately align and tighten screws into pre-defined positions on the 300mm x 1200mm (1x4 ft) panel light structure. The dual-station design eliminates downtime between cycles, as one panel light can be loaded/unloaded while the other undergoes screw locking, ensuring continuous operation and maximizing productivity.

Key advantages include modular adaptability, allowing quick adjustments to accommodate variations in screw types, torque settings, or panel light designs. Integrated sensors and error-proofing mechanisms detect misaligned screws or missing components, minimizing defects and rework. The system’s compact footprint and user-friendly HMI (Human-Machine Interface) further streamline integration into existing production lines.

By combining dual-station efficiency with specialized capabilities for 1x4 panel lights, this machine reduces labor costs, accelerates cycle times, and ensures uniform screw quality—critical for maintaining the structural integrity and aesthetic consistency of modern LED panel lighting systems. Ideal for manufacturers seeking to enhance automation in high-mix, high-volume environments, this solution represents a scalable investment in precision manufacturing. The two-station screw locking machine redefines panel light assembly, delivering unmatched speed and reliability for the 2x4 form factor while future-proofing production workflows.

Machine Features

• Automatic feeding screw, automatic locking, avoid second pollution of hand touch on screw
• Screw loosing, miss locking sensor available to guarantee screw locking accuracy and efficiency
• Screw locking speed 1.5-2.0s/screw, locking speed is stable. Machine can keep long time working
• With high capability, easy to change program for different product
• Equipped with two Z-axis, two screw feeding device to get higher screw locking speed

Technical Parameters

Machine Details

Zhongshan GDS Automation Equipment Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer specializing in the research, production, and sales of high-precision automated glue dispensing and potting equipment. Established in Zhongshan Xiaolan, Guangdong Province—adjacent to the renowned "Light Capital" Guzhen. GDS has positioned itself as a key player in China's fluid control and automation industry.

Key Features and Strengths:

1. Technical Expertise:
   GDS boasts a team of experienced engineers with over a decade of expertise in fluid control technology, developing cutting-edge solutions, which ensure precise control over glue volume, speed, and flow. Its proprietary equipment includes multi-axis dispensing robots, automated AB glue potting machine, automatic screw locking machine, customized assembly line etc significantly enhancing production efficiency.

2. Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities:
   Equipped with state-of-the-art machinery (e.g., laser cutting machines, CNC milling tools), GDS ensures high precision and durability in its products. The company emphasizes customization, offering tailored solutions like multi-head dispensing systems and rotary workstations to meet diverse industrial needs, such as 2x2 LED panel light assembly line and waterproof driver automatic AB Glue potting line

3. Market Leadership:
   GDS dominates the LED lighting automation sector, providing specialized equipment like full-automatic panel light assembly lines, T8 glass tube dispensers, and waterproof driver potting lines. Its products are also widely adopted in automotive electronics, home appliances, and renewable energy industries. Notably, the company has expanded its global footprint, with significant exports to markets like India, Turkey, Rusia, Mexico etc.

4. Quality and Certification:
   Recognized as a "National High-Tech Enterprise" and listed in the "Zhongshan Mother Machine Bank," GDS adheres to stringent quality standards. Its equipment is designed to address industry challenges such as low production efficiency and high labor costs, aligning with trends toward miniaturization and cost-effective manufacturing

5. Customer-Centric Services:
   GDS prioritizes customer satisfaction through comprehensive pre-sale consultations, on-site installation, operator training, and 24/7 after-sales support. This commitment has solidified its reputation for reliability and innovation in automation solutions