Smart Technology for Torque Reaction Solutions

The proprietary GCI AdaptiCS® Smart Arm technology (i.e. intelligent material handling) can be incorporated into our torque arm and custom material handling solutions. Anyone in your factory can easily program our Windows-based software. No complicated PLC program to change when a process changes. We have taught clients how to completely set up a system on their own in less than 30 minutes. If you ever have a question about the system, clients can talk directly with the software architect who will provide phone support at no extra charge. Easy to use, intuitive to program, and excellent performance.

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Intelligent Features for Error Proofing

  • Icon – Tooltip location

    Track Tooltip

    Track the tooltip location for all axes at a reach of 20 feet with an impressive accuracy of 0.25".

  • Icon – Workflow control

    Operator Guidance

    A visual display can help guide operators through the proper rundown sequences.

  • Icon – Visual programming interface

    Easy Programming

    No PLC programming is required. Use our simple visual interface to add or adjust programs.

  • Icon – AdaptiCS integrations

    Wide Integration

    AdaptiCS® can integrate with any torque tool and into any line controls (PLS, MEX, etc.).

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Examples of Torque Reaction Solutions with Smart Technology

Frequently Asked Questions

Can AdaptiCS smart technology track the tooltip for an overhead-mounted torque reaction system?

GCI’s proprietary smart software can track tooltip for torque tools utilizing either a rack-and-pinion or a drive-wheel setup. The rack-and-pinion approach is very reliable but has coverage area limits. The drive wheel option is great for larger areas as long as the wheel calibration is properly maintained.

How accurate is the tool tip location with AdaptiCS® smart arm technology?

AdaptiCS® is the best software in the manufacturing industry for tracking the tooltip location on a torque reaction arm. It is capable of tracking tooltip within 0.25″ at 20 ft of reach. This is possible because of the proprietary position correction algorithm that is unique to AdaptiCS®.

Can a smart arm track tool tip location in both articulation directions?

Unlike many of our competitors, GCI smart arms are able to track tool tip location in both articulation directions. This allows for greater coverage with a single system and many times will allow a client to purchase a single system, rather than two. 

Which brand of tools can be mounted on a GCI system?

GCI is tool agnostic so almost any brand of tool can be integrated with our torque reaction and list assist solutions.

Other Popular Features

  • Icon – Load balancing system

    Zero out the weight of the torque reaction arm and the tool for the operator by utilizing a load balancing system. It is ergonomically friendly and helps position a tool faster. 

  • Icon – Remote start button

    Make activating the torque tool simple for the operator with a remote start button. With a press of the button, the reaction arm will lock up with a BEV (Brake Engagement Verification) circuit and activate the torque tool.

  • Icon – Tool sleeve rotation

    Encoders at each joint and on the tool sleeve enable AdaptiCS® to track the tooltip location through all of the torque arm articulations and rotations of the tool.

  • Icon – Discrete brake

    The tool can freely rotate to get into position and then the discrete brake will lock the rotation so the arm absorbs the torque forces.

  • Icon – Upward and downward bias

    Often times an application requires the operator to push the tool in place while torque is being applied. An upward or downward bias system builds this force into the torque reaction arm.

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