Watch how our engineered fastening gear boosts assembly in this behind the scenes QC video simulating production. 

Feed & Drive Handles Metal Stack Up Challenges
A metal fan manufacturer faced part alignment concerns when considering automating their sheet metal screw driving process. The Visumatic VLB-900 Locking Bit system was selected to overcome these ergonomic challenges. 
 
The #6 socket drive screw is automatically fed to the nosepiece tooling eliminating handling by the operator and dropped screws inside the squirrel cage assembly. Since the bit is locked and backs the screw, the operator can use the screw body itself to "ice-pick" the mating parts into position when alignment isn't ideal.

VLB-900 Locking Bit with Screwfeeder
Application: Positively engages screw in the nosepiece tooling tip so operators can align mating parts in any orientation.
The Locking Bit is Visumatic Industrial Products' basic, hand held automatic screwfeeder.  It's the simplest, most reliable hand held screw feeding and driving system on the market.  Visumatic invented the Locking Bit Handheld System with over 20 years of research and development. 

Our exclusive design:
• Keeps the bit and screw engaged in the nosepiece
• Operator can align the parts prior to fastening using the screw to
   feel the joint
• Allows vertical, horizontal and inverted application
• Pistol Grip or Inline assemblies
• Operator can ‘ice pick’ the assembly ensuring proper alignment,
   for seamless application and maximum productivity 

The Visumatic Advant-edge
• Advanced microprocessor controls
• The simplest, most reliable and efficient feed system available
• One Movement, Zero Adjustments
    - No external springs or pins hold the nosepiece together
    - Steel enclosure limits sound and debris
    - Longest blow distance on the market
• Greater control and capability
• Nosepieces designed to fit your part, control the screw, keep bit
   & screw engaged

Visumatic Locking Bit systems are designed for your part, with
the best choice of:
• Drive Motor:  Pneumatic, AC or DC Electric Torque Control
• Nosepiece:  Jaw, Finder, Mini, or Nut-Jaw
• Feeder Escapement:  Standard, Nut, Cam, or Finger
• Driver Style:  Inline or Pistol Grip Lever, Trigger or Push-to-start
• Optional Ergonomic Torque Arm & Bulk Supply Hoppers

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Re-Inventing Automated Assembly Fastening, Everyday.
Visumatic is a specialty engineering firm whose mission is to deliver easily recognizable value in every fastening solution we create. We design and build the best automated fastener feeding and driving equipment on the market for manufacturing companies doing assembly work.

• Automatic nut and screwfeeding and driving systems
• Applications for nuts, bolts, push pins, and plastic fasteners
• All design, fabrication and quality control is done in-house
• Exhaustive, controlled testing is done on every unit before it ships
• We provide solutions for any automated fastening challenge

We answer challenges for our customers:

• We deliver longer life cycles, extreme durability, pinpoint accuracy and the strongest guarantee in the business.
• We invented the Locking Bit to make handheld assembly tasks easier.
• We invented the Viper to offer a turn-key truly programmable robotic feeding and      driving system.
• We incorporate highly engineered ergonomics for safer, operator friendly components and greater operator acceptance.

The Visumatic Advant-edge

• Our 100% Guarantee: Our systems are 100% guaranteed with a six-month unconditional guarantee, and lifetime customer service support.
• Customer Specific Technical Manuals: Manuals are complete with your program, electrical, mechanical schematics, down to detailed replacement parts. We can be on the ‘same page’ with you with just a phone call. A Visumatic Exclusive.
• Customized For Your Process: Visumatic nosepieces are engineered to fit your part and application.
• More Experienced: Our engineers have over 90 years combined experience and our average employee tenure is over 14 years.
• On-call Support: Visumatic’s support staff is on-call and can be on site within 24 hours.
• Fast Delivery: Most applications can be delivered in 3 to 6 weeks.
• Extensive Testing: Systems are exhaustively tested to ensure long run cycles, decrease down time and low cost of ownership.
• High Repeat Business: Our customer satisfaction is so high that over 80% of our business comes from repeat customers.

Our customer base includes top-shelf OEM automotive, appliance and electronics manufacturing companies such as Honda, Ford, Toyota, Chrysler, General Motors, General Electric, Armstrong Air Conditioning, Amana Appliances, Maytag, Frigidaire, Honeywell, Hitachi, Sony and many others, as well as their suppliers.

Visumatic is an independent, family-owned and operated business located in Lexington, Kentucky.