Hook Drive
Magazine Screwdriver
Automation equipment for automobile parts assembly
Inspection equipment, electric and electronic component assembly lines
WATON is a specialized technology company that delivers customized automation solutions, backed by extensive experience and accumulated expertise with automation equipment and industrial assembly systems. Guided by the belief that “technology is perfected at your fingertips,” WATON goes beyond simply manufacturing machines, focusing on solving customers’ challenges while enhancing efficiency and quality on the production floor.
From design to assembly and commissioning, all processes are carried out in-house, enabling quick response to customer requirements and ensuring strict quality control through an integrated production system. This in-house capability translates into not only advanced design competence but also into tangible quality advantages in real-world applications, such as product reliability, repeatable precision, and ease of maintenance.
One of WATON’s signature technologies, the Hook Drive, is a proprietary high-precision positioning mechanism that offers distinct advantages over conventional rack-and-pinion or cam-based index devices. Capable of of providing 24 or more indexing positions, the Hook Drive delivers exceptional torque transmission and a repeatability of ±0.01 mm, all within a compact, space-saving structure.
This mechanism excels in industries requiring both high precision and space efficiency, such as high-speed assembly lines, semiconductor inspection systems, and compact module automation equipment. Its self-developed locking mechanism minimizes vibration without the need for additional brakes or hydraulic devices, maintaining secure holding force even after high-speed operation.
The Hook Drive has been deployed in production lines of leading domestic and international companies, where it has proven its performance with at least 30% space savings and over 20% energy reduction compared to traditional cam index systems. Continuous structural refinements have achieved durability exceeding one million cycles while maintaining precision levels, setting new benchmarks in the industry—a testament to WATON’s development philosophy, rooted in real-world validation. rooted in real-world validation.
Centered on such core technologies, WATON strives to be more than just an equipment supplier—it aims to be a trusted technology partner committed to improving customer productivity and profitability. The company fosters a people-centered culture, operating mentoring systems and continuous training programs for engineers, ensuring the delivery of ever-better technology and quality to its customers.
Looking ahead, WATON will continue to grow as a globally competitive automation technology company, providing ever more precise and reliable automation solutions built on its unique Hook Drive technology and customer-focused approach.