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Assembly Step 6

Spot, branch, and straight taping

What role does the product play in our assembly cell?

tesa® applicators play a key role in the assembly cell as they automate the final step of the wire harness preparation. tesa’s solutions ensure precise, efficient processing at all key wire harness points to build the foundation for a standardized and cost-effective application process.

What task is addressed in the cable harness assembly process?

Approximately 90 percent of wire harness production remains manual and up to

a third of the total build time is associated with taping.

• Material and efficiency losses due to manual processing

• Geographical distance between Tier 1 & OEM production locations

• High process complexity caused by varying cable geometries

• Increasing labor costs

How does tesa solve this task?

How does tesa solve this task?

  • Branch Applicator: Automation for wire harness branches 

    Complex branches pose a significant challenge as manual application is prone

    to errors. The tesa ® Branch Applicator enables precise and consistent tape

    application at harness branches. The result: consistent quality, less rework, and

    a significant reduction in waste. 

  • Linear Applicator: Automation for long wire sections 

    For long, straight wire sections, speed and accuracy are critical. The tesa ®

    Linear Applicator automates linear tape application, ensuring high process

    speed, precise placement, and a durable adhesive-to-adhesive closure. This

    eliminates manual steps and drastically reduces material waste and time.
    



  • Spot Applicator: Efficiency in pre-fixation 

    Many wire bundles require secure pre-fixation to stabilize the subsequent

    assembly process. The tesa ® Spot Applicator provides accurate spot fixation,

    reduces error sources, and saves valuable time. This makes assembly not only

    faster but also significantly more reliable.

  • Branch Applicator: Automation for wire harness branches 

    Complex branches pose a significant challenge as manual application is prone to errors. The tesa® Branch Applicator enables precise and consistent tape application at harness branches. The result: consistent quality, less rework, and a significant reduction in waste. 

  • Linear Applicator: Automation for long wire sections 

    For long, straight wire sections, speed and accuracy are critical. The tesa® Linear Applicator automates linear tape application, ensuring high process speed, precise placement, and a durable adhesive-to-adhesive closure. This eliminates manual steps and drastically reduces material waste and time. 
    



  • Spot Applicator: Efficiency in pre-fixation 

    Many wire bundles require secure pre-fixation to stabilize the subsequent assembly process. The tesa® Spot Applicator provides accurate spot fixation, reduces error sources, and saves valuable time. This makes assembly not only faster but also significantly more reliable 

What role does the product play in our assembly cell?

What role does the product play in our assembly cell?

tesa® applicators play a key role in the assembly cell as they automate the final step of the wire harness preparation. tesa’s solutions ensure precise, efficient processing at all key wire harness points to build the foundation for a standardized and cost-effective application process.

Further Assembly Steps

5

Ultrasonic Welding – Splicing

By Schunk Sonosystems

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5

Ultrasonic Welding – Splicing

By Schunk Sonosystems

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5

Ultrasonic Welding – Splicing

By Schunk Sonosystems

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7

End-of-Line Testing

By Komax

Proceed to Step 7

7

End-of-Line Testing

By Komax

Proceed to Step 7

7

End-of-Line Testing

By Komax

Proceed to Step 7