Tightening tools

Driving assembly precision with smart tools and operator guidance technology

For over 30 years, Ansomat has developed extensive expertise in tightening technology, thus these tools hold no secrets for us.
That’s why we excel at integrating our operator guidance systems with smart tightening tools, ensuring superior accuracy, traceability, and process reliability.

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What is it about?

Smart tightening tools are digitally connected devices used to tighten fasteners such as bolts, nuts, or screws with highly precise torque and angle control. These advanced tools combine real-time data collection, process monitoring, and instant feedback, ensuring every fastener is tightened under optimal conditions.

In addition, when smart tightening tools are integrated with an operator guidance system, they become part of a truly intelligent assembly solution. The operator guidance platform provides step-by-step visual instructions, guides operators through the correct sequence of tasks, and ensures that all torque and angle parameters are met. Furthermore, it verifies every tightening step through live feedback from the connected tool, immediately flagging any deviation or error.

As a result, this seamless integration between digital torque tools and operator guidance software significantly enhances accuracy, traceability, and process consistency. It not only minimizes human error but also improves production quality, safety, and efficiency. Additionally, it provides valuable process data for continuous improvement, quality audits, and predictive maintenance.

 

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Tightening tools in combo with Operator Guidance

You should consider smart tightening with operator guidance when: 

  • Safety-critical or quality-critical joints must be tightened
  • Torque and angle results need to be monitored, verified, and recorded
  • Multiple product variants or options are built on the same station or line.
  • Error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) is needed to prevent missed or wrong fasteners.
  • Automatic tool program selection is required based on product ID, barcode, RFID or selected socket
  • Traceability and documentation of each tightening result are mandatory.
  • Process interlocking is needed, next step is allowed only after a successful tightening (OK signal).
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  • When detailed tightening data (e.g., torque, angle, OK/NOK status, operator ID, and timestamp) must be automatically recorded for traceability, quality analysis, and process improvement.
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The value of tightening tools

Visual bolt sequence guidance 

Clear, on-screen visualizations display the correct tightening sequence with real-time torque and angle feedback. 
Operators instantly understand the required order and receive confirmation for each completed step. 

Automatic repair flows 

If a bolt isn’t tightened correctly, the system can block progression or trigger a repair workflow. 
You define what happens next - for example: 

  • How many retries are allowed
  • Whether all bolts should be re-tightened
  • Or if supervisor intervention is required 

Traceability & Birth Certificates 

Every tightening event is automatically recorded, linked to the product’s serial number and operator ID, ensuring full traceability and audit readiness. 

Integrates with 99% tools on the market

Our operator guidance solution integrates seamlessly with nearly all tightening tools available on the market. 
We take a brand-agnostic approach, ensuring full flexibility and integration across your production environment. 

Feature highlights

Live torque & angle display

AR bolt sequence projection

Tool calibration tracking

Smart socket selection & program linking

Tool position control via arms, RTLS or vision

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