This automatic assembly machine is designed specifically for disposable sterile sampling swabs (comprising a handle and a flocked, cotton, or foam tip). It integrates handle feeding, tip insertion,
This automatic assembly machine is designed specifically for disposable sterile sampling swabs (comprising a handle and a flocked, cotton, or foam tip). It integrates handle feeding, tip insertion, press-fitting and curing, in-line inspection, and finished product sorting into a single system. This enables a fully automated, unmanned workflow—from loose components to finished products—ensuring secure, uniform connections between tips and handles while meeting the medical and testing industries' rigorous standards for sterility and assembly efficiency.
The equipment automatically feeds handles and tips via dual-channel or multi-group vibratory bowl feeders. Using a precision rotary table or linear slide, it executes a sequential process—adhesive application (or hot-melt bonding), press-fitting, curing, and sorting—without manual intervention. It seamlessly integrates with upstream injection molding and downstream packaging processes, allowing a single operator to monitor multiple production lines simultaneously.
Built with a high-strength frame and independent servo drive systems, the machine features digitally adjustable press-fitting pressure and stroke. It achieves a repeatability accuracy of ±0.05mm, ensuring consistent insertion depth and alignment for every swab. Critical stations are equipped with anti-jamming and error-prevention sensors; the system supports stable, continuous 24/7 operation with an assembly defect rate of less than 0.2%.
Equipped with a PLC and industrial touchscreen, the machine stores parameter recipes for hundreds of swab specifications (handle length, tip type, material), enabling one-touch product changeovers. An integrated vision system monitors for missing tips, improper press-fitting, or adhesive irregularities in real-time, automatically rejecting defective units and triggering audio-visual alarms. It also supports MES data uploading for batch traceability.
Assembly speeds reach 80–150 swabs per minute—8 to 12 times the efficiency of manual assembly. With multi-station parallel operation (such as synchronous dual-channel processing), daily output easily exceeds 150,000 units. This setup minimizes contamination risks associated with human contact and reduces overall operating costs by over 50%.
By replacing tedious manual labor with automated machinery, this assembly machine ensures consistent structural integrity and cleanliness for every single swab. Choose this solution to ensure your sampling swabs reach the front lines of viral and cell sampling with superior quality and greater speed.
Equipment Details:
Model Number: GST-CYSZ01A
Sizes: L150cm*W150cm*H188cm
Weight: 1300kg
Power: 3KW
Production Capacity: 180 PCS/minute
Voltage: 220V/50Hz
Core Components: Motor, hot melt unit
Customized Support: Yes
