The Primary: / March 1, 2021 by Mitch DeHaan

3 Types of Equipment That Built Tuff Automation’s Reputation

When it comes to custom material handling equipment, most OEM's (original equipment manufacturers) will admit that they have a broad scope of equipment they provide. Tuff is no exception to this. Through the last 30 years, Tuff has provided equipment like extendable conveyors, Salco CA doors, and CO2 scrubbers. Sure, these projects were fun but were a little out of the norm.

With that said, we would be doing ourselves a disservice if we didn't highlight the equipment that has been synonymous with the Tuff Automation name. In this blog, we will discuss the 3 primary types of equipment that have built the heavy-duty Tuff Automation reputation.

Cobot Seat Station Case Study / December 1, 2020 by Mitch DeHaan

Back in July, one of our long lasting automotive seating customers submitted a very interesting and custom request. This customer asked us to develop and provide a vision guided cobot and EOAT (end of arm tooling) that would help a station operator test and verify power seat controls. Cobots are usually used to automate a repetitive task that is then handed off to a human for inspection. This application was no exception.

Lifts and Elevators / November 1, 2020 by Mitch DeHaan

When designing a material handling system, it is crucial to evaluate each piece of equipment and determine the right fit for the application. In most systems, a change of elevation can be the most challenging aspect of a system to design and evaluate. In this blog, we will be discussing lifts and elevators, where they are needed, what makes them unique from each other, and what are some specifications to consider when designing a system. For the sake of this blog we are going to focus on lifts and elevators that are typically used in pallet handling.

Types of End Effectors / August 3, 2020 by Mitch DeHaan

With increasing demand for laborers in the work place, and the lack of supply in our day and age, we are continuing to see a drastic change in the way we produce and manufacture consumer goods. This is forcing a lot of companies to spend resources in ways they never considered before. It’s requiring them to invest in long-term equipment solutions that will provide a return on their investment over the course of long periods of time.

Tuff Built Belt Conveyors / June 30, 2020 by Mitch DeHaan

When designing and integrating material handling systems for customers in a wide range of industries, Tuff Automation gives its utmost attention to designing conveyor that will handle a wide variety of different products. We understand that our customer’s applications and needs can change at a moment’s notice. Especially in the automotive industry!