AFTSL · Industrial assembly tooling
Automatic screwdriving systems for your production process
Bring screw feeding, positioning and tightening together with an industrial screwdriving solution selected around your assembly. AFTSL supplies LEETX tooling and provides a UK point of contact for your project.
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Find the right automatic screwdriving system
LEETX offers transducerized tightening tools, fixtured spindles and automatic screw feeding equipment for industrial assembly. Vacuum feeding modules provide options for restricted access. Selection starts with the screw and the joint, then considers the space available, required output and control requirements.
AFTSL supplies automatic screwdriver spindles and related tooling to businesses across the UK and Ireland. Whether you are planning a new assembly station or reviewing an existing fastening operation, send us your application details so we can discuss a suitable route.
Explore our screwdriving and fastening services
Browse the service groups below to find the tooling and assembly options for your application.
Screwdriving systems
Choose tooling for the way you handle, position and tighten each fastener.
Screw feeding
Explore fastener supply and presentation for industrial assembly.
Workstations & assembly cells
Compare operator-loaded stations with fully automated production cells.
Monitoring & traceability
Discuss fastening results, component identification and process records.
Specialist fastening
Find tooling for nuts, studs, flow-drilling screws and threaded inserts.
Machine integration
Discuss a screwdriving spindle for a dedicated station or special-purpose machine, with the drive, feed arrangement and mounting requirements considered together.
Fastener handling
Match the feeding method to the screw geometry and the route into the assembly. Access restrictions may call for a different nosepiece or vacuum configuration.
Process requirements
Tell us what your quality team needs to measure or record. Tightening control and data requirements should be included in the specification from the outset.
What to include in your enquiry
A useful starting brief describes the part as well as the tool. If available, include:
- A fastener drawing or sample, including head style, thread and length.
- The component drawing, joint material and access to each fixing position.
- Your specified tightening target and acceptance criteria.
- Expected production volume, target cycle time and number of screws per assembly.
- The proposed machine or robot arrangement and any existing controls.
- Your preferred project timing and whether this is a new build or an upgrade.
These details give the discussion a practical starting point. Final configuration, performance and availability are confirmed against the application.
Frequently asked questions
Automatic Screwdrivers: answers to common application and specification questions.
Is an automatic screwdriver the same as a handheld tool?
A machine-mounted spindle performs the fastening operation as part of an automated station. A handheld system is guided by the operator and can still use automatic screw feeding. The best starting point depends on how the component is loaded and handled.
Can I specify a system for an existing machine?
Send AFTSL the current layout, available mounting space and control information. We can discuss the tooling requirement and identify the information needed before a suitable configuration can be confirmed.
What information is needed to choose an automatic screwdriver?
Start with the screw drawing, joint materials, fastening positions and tightening target. The required output, available machine space and control interfaces also help define the specification. Send component drawings and samples where available.
Can automatic screw feeding be included?
Yes. The screwdriving spindle and feed unit should be considered together. Fastener geometry, travel distance and the route into the joint determine the feeding arrangement; compatibility is checked for the selected screw.
How do I request a quotation?
Contact AFTSL with your component and fastener details, expected production rate and project timescale. Include whether you need a new assembly station or tooling for an existing machine so the quotation can reflect the application.
Talk to AFTSL about your project
Send your application details to sales@aftsl.co.uk or speak to Barry Bowen on 01952 216 890. Based in Telford, AFTSL supports tooling enquiries across the UK and Ireland.
Request a quotationFor product-specific technical information, see LEETX’s manufacturer information. System suitability and specification are confirmed for each application.