varioJOIN®

Semi-automatic device for thermal direct joining of metal with plastic

Key Facts

  • Joining of metal with plastic without additional material
  • Highest flexibility made available with manual system equipment
  • Process automation ensures high quality
  • Easy and quick conversion for various joining tasks
  • Suitable for small and medium series production

Product Description

Flexible and secure connections 
varioJOIN® is the versatile system platform for automated joining of metal and thermoplastic assemblies. Insert the components into the appropriate part holders either manually by operator or automatically with a handling system and remove them again after the joining process. KIST + ESCHERICH hyJOIN® uses its innovative joining technology to create a solid connection between metal and thermoplastic material. Individual adjustments to the respective component geometry are made via component-specific part holders and joining tools as well as configurations in the system control.

Solutions for any requirement
The varioJOIN® series offers a wide range of designs and configurations that vary depending on component size and handling requirements. This lets you select the optimum solution for your specific requirements and create an efficient joining process.

Technical Features

  • Stand-alone machine: Fully integrated system, only media connection is required
  • Optimised machine performance: Fast, space-saving, reliable
  • Individual and exchangeable workpiece carriers facilitate flexibility in loading
  • Flexible component handling: Either manually by the operator or fully automatic with a handling system
  • Integrated monitoring of the operating parameters for an efficient cleaning processes
  • Linked to higher-level controls for a seamless integration into existing systems
  • High flexibility thanks to modular configuration
  • Flexible component handling

    Manual or fully automatic via handling system.

  • Monitoring of operating parameters:

    Integrated control of joining parameters for optimal parts quality.

  • Individual and changeable workpiece carriers

    Simple changeover ensures highest flexibility.

  • Stand-alone machine:

    Space-saving and reliable.

TechnologyhyJOIN®

Connecting metal and plastic without additives – hyJOIN® creates a stable, media-tight connection. Learn how the technology works.

Details of our hyJOIN® technology
  •  varioJOIN® 100varioJOIN® 100varioJOIN® 100varioJOIN® 100
    Intended useSemi-automatic device, suitable for customised parts and small series production Semi-automatic device, suitable for customised parts and small series production Semi-automatic device, suitable for customised parts and small series production Semi-automatic device, suitable for customised parts and small series production 
    ModelHY-VAR-100-20.05-1500; 
    HY-VAR-100-20.10-1500
    HY-VAR-100-20.05-3000; 
    HY-VAR-100-20.10-3000
    HY-VAR-100-20.05-1515; 
    HY-VAR-100-20.10-1515
    HY-VAR-100-20.05-3030; 
    HY-VAR-100-20.10-3030
    Component sizes (L×W×H), typicalUp to 300 mm × 200 mm × 300 mmUp to 300 mm × 200 mm × 300 mmUp to 300 mm × 200 mm × 300 mmUp to 300 mm × 200 mm × 300 mm
    Joining force max.5 kN / 10 kN5 kN / 10 kN5 kN / 10 kN5 kN / 10 kN
    Joining path200 mm200 mm200 mm200 mm
    Traversing speed max.100 mm/s100 mm/s100 mm/s100 mm/s
    Generator power max.15 kW30 kW2 × 15 kW2 × 30 kW
    Length / width / height1450 mm × 1050 mm × 2300 mm1450 mm × 1050 mm × 2300 mm1450 mm × 1050 mm × 2300 mm1450 mm × 1050 mm × 2300 mm
    Operating voltage3 × 400 V, PE, N3 × 400 V, PE, N3 × 400 V, PE, N3 × 400 V, PE, N
    Frequency50 Hz50 Hz50 Hz50 Hz
    Power consumption20 kVA40 kVA40 kVAOn request
    Rated current30 A55 A55 AOn request
    Pre-fuse32 A63 A63 AOn request
  • KIST + ESCHERICH Technische Zeichnung varioJOIN
    1. 1

      Joining module

    2. 2

      Upper joining tool

    3. 3

      Workbench for the take-up of the lower joining tool

    4. 4

      Front panel control

    5. 5

      Control cabinet

    6. 6

      Media supply

    • Coding of change parts: Coding of all equipment / change parts for identification and component assignment
    • Component detection: Component presence is detected.
    • Programm module: Component-dependent joining programs with recipe management and parameter control
    • Monitoring package: Extended monitoring package for the systematic recording of all process-relevant parameters
    • Operating and machine data recording: Link to the production control system (MES) for data recording and processing of components, operating and machine data
    • Energy Management: Recording and processing the consumption media online, for optimised energy management