Description
The SlimDrive Type 1 Drive Head:
An Automatic Screwdriver Head Engineered
To Suit Your Application
Carlson Engineering automated screw driving machines are designed to work with a screwfeeder or step feeder, and assist in your assembly automation fastening process by advancing the screw or screws to your product, stopping above it, and then advancing the bit driving the screw or screws to torque or depth. Carlson automatic feed screwdriver systems can be fitted with almost any brand of screwdriver on the market today.
Dual Stage Screwdriving
As a Type 1, this drive head is dual-stage device with 2 independently operating travel slides & corresponding Jaw and Bit strokes, making hard to reach areas accessible.
Side to Center Clearnace
Due to the flexible & slim design of this drive head, there is a side to center clearance which allows more flexibility in screwdriving action.
Compatibility

SlimDrive Type 1 Drive Head
Automatic Screwdriver Head
Anatomy & Features
Our line of high-performance, low maintenance automatic screwdrivers and screw feeder equipment consistently & effortlessly increases the efficiency of assembly automation lines, and results in lower cost of operation for automatic screwfeeding and screwdriving.
- 38mm wide
- 3kg without screwdriver
- Up to 36kg of downward force that can be applied to screw
- Stroke lengths from 101 - 254mm available
- Screw depth control standard
- Quick screwdriver bit change
- Shock absorbers at all slide travel limits
- Linear guide bearings for long life
- Home and extend limit switches
- Quick change screwdriver mount
- Offset head option for close centers
- Screw presence option with bracket
- Can adapt to most screwdrivers on the market: DC, electric, or air
- Active screw depth control available – uses your part surface as the datum
- Jaw stop prevents jaws from touching part which will eliminate part scuffing
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