Electrification, multi-part integration (MPI) and a higher share of recycled material: the shift in technology in the automotive industry is driving new developments. AP&T’s new press-hardening line, AP&T Skylines, has been developed to meet these challenges and lead the way to more effective, flexible and sustainable vehicle production.  

Skylines is a fully automated line that has been specially designed for effective press hardening of large and extra-large sheet metal and MPI, even in material with a high recycling rate.

To maximise production capacity for large-scale sheet metal with minimal energy consumption, AP&T Skylines has a flexible, vertical design that uses a modular and scalable solution. The line thus requires little floor space even though it includes energy-efficient servo presses, compact multi-layer furnaces, linear automation with Speedfeeders, and tools. Each modular section has been developed to meet customers’ specific needs and ensure long-term performance.

Says Magnus Baarman, managing director and CEO of AP&T: “Skylines is a result of our commitment to help customers meet both technical and environmental requirements. With Skylines, we provide them with a solution that combines sustainability and efficiency without compromising on performance.”

One of the most prominent features of AP&T Skylines is its compact and energy-efficient multi-layer furnace system. Unlike traditional roller hearth furnaces, this vertical system can handle significantly larger sheet metal and more complex components without being limited by the furnace’s dimensions. In addition, it offers significantly lower energy consumption and CO₂ emissions, which makes it a central part of a sustainable production process.

“With this flexible and scalable technology, we make it possible for manufacturers to meet both technical and environmental challenges,” concludes Baarman. 

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