Anvil design for welding systems helps automate production of novel plastic plumbing partAnvil design for welding systems helps automate production of novel plastic plumbing part

A supplier of polymer parts for the plumbing industry for more than 40 years, LSP Products Group Inc. (Carson City, NV) has developed a polymer-based in-line hammer arrester to replace the traditional copper device. The patented, first-of-its-kind product can be integrated into water connectors such as washing machines, icemakers and dishwashers or directly into plumbing systems piping to equalize pressure fluctuations that are associated with modern appliances. Production of the parts requires the use of ultrasonic and spin welding technologies, which prompted LSP to consider replacing its manual assembly line processes and conveyor system. That led LSP to the door of Weiss North America Inc. (Willoughby, OH), a maker of rotary indexing tables and associated systems and automation products.