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Schenck RoTec presents Ventuo^Val for automatic valve assembly 

With the new Ventuo^Val system, Schenck introduces an automatic solution for valve assembly in the field of wheel assembly production. The system is designed to handle a wide variety of rim and valve variants, thereby supporting the demands of modern production lines. Thanks to different combinations of dimensions, colors, surface finishes, and valve types, more than 10,000 variants can be generated quickly. Ventuo^Val operates this extensive range of variants within the system.

Evolution from Manual to Automated Production
Since the introduction of tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), valve assembly has become more complex. Previously, screw-in, rubber and snap-in TPMS valves were assembled manually and with auxiliary aids due to technical limitations, which increased the risk of faults. Ventuo^Val automates this process with maximum availability. The system recognizes different valve types, positing the valves based on geometrically data measured in the system and screws them in with a specified torque. It can also process rubber and snap-in TPMS valves.

Technical Basis and Workflow
The system uses robots in a master-slave configuration, laser-based 3D measuring and AI-based image processing. After the rim is clamped, the valve hole is scanned using a 3D measurement system. The robot is then positioned in the optimal position to the valve hole considering geometric manufacturing tolerances for the valve assembly.  A second robot screws the valve in place as per specification. A third robot provides the required valves from the feeding system in sequence. 

Production Environment and Application 
Ventuo^Val is designed for high volume production with short cycle times: up to 300 complete wheels can be processed per hour. The solution was originally developed for a well-known OEM customer. The first system is set into operation in summer 2024 and achieves availability rates of over 99 percent! 
The system is tailored for Tier-One suppliers and vehicle manufacturers who handle complete wheel production themselves. It accounts for complex logistics and enables full automation of modern production lines. 

Positioning within the Ventuo Product Portfolio
Ventuo^Val is part of Schenck RoTec’s Ventuo product line, which addresses various process steps in wheel manufacturing: valve assembly (Val), balancing (Bal), tire filling (Inf), tire mounting (Mount), and unbalance correction (Corr). 
With VentuoVal an automatic, standardized, and highly flexible solution for valve assembly is offered, designed to meet current production demands and capable of flexible integration into existing manufacturing lines. 

About Schenck RoTec
Schenck RoTec is the world market leader in the field of balancing technology and has 17 subsidiaries and joint ventures with seven production sites worldwide. In addition, there are over 36 agencies and offices on all five continents. The Schenck RoTec Group supplies industries such as the automotive and automotive supply industry, the electrical industry, the aerospace industry, the turbomachinery industry and general mechanical engineering with innovative technologies.