Press-Fit System Featuring Janome “JP Series 5 Unit Type”: High-Accuracy, Space-Saving Connector Insertion with a Moving Press Concept

Space-Saving Servo Press Solution for Reliable Press-Fit Connector Insertion

Press-fit PCB applications are increasing across multiple industries, including automotive electronics (e.g., IGBT-related boards), server equipment, and medical devices. As a solderless assembly method, press-fit technology enables a cleaner manufacturing process and is gaining attention as a modern interconnection solution. At the same time, press-fit connector insertion requires precise control of force and position, stable repeatability, and a compact machine footprint.
Janome servo presses provide high accuracy suitable for press-fit processes, featuring Load Display Accuracy of ±0.8% (FS) and Position Repeatability of ±0.005 mm—key capabilities for reliable connector insertion.
From Moving the Table to Moving the Press: M.A.SYSTEME’s Mobile Press Concept
Traditionally, many press-fit system requests have focused on integrating an X-Y positioning table under the servo press to locate the PCB before insertion. In contrast, the system introduced here adopts a different approach: Janome’s JP Series 5 Unit Type is mounted by our French distributor M.A.SYSTEME onto a high-mobility cylinder/actuator, allowing the press unit itself to move and insert connectors at designated positions on the PCB.
Compared with dedicated special-purpose machines, this concept enables a more compact layout and a cost-effective system configuration.
Designed for a Wide Force Range: 200 kg to 2000 kg
Press-fit requirements vary significantly depending on connector type and application. This solution concept is designed to cover a broad force range from 200 kg up to 2000 kg, by selecting the appropriate servo press model and slider configuration. The system also assumes Siemens motor control and heavy-duty slider components to support robust industrial operation.

Contact
For more information, please contact:
• JIE-Europe: https://www.janomeie-europe.de/
• M.A.SYSTEME: https://www.masysteme-janome.fr/