If you’ve wondered how automated electric bike wheel assembly works then you’ll want to watch this YouTube video of Holland Mechanics who have developed a special machine to build a hub wheel, fit the spokes and true the wheel.
Over 7 years ago Holland Mechanics took up the challenge with Sparta for the development of a special lacing machine equipped for e-bike wheels with large motor hubs. As a result Holland Mechanics developed an In-line lacing machine which can position the nipple screwdriver exactly in-line with the spoke. Therefore the machine can lace these large diameter e-bike hubs and it can also cope with all modern e-bike rims like the Rigida Andra, Rodi Web and Shürmann.
Smart solutions, like a special catcher for e-bike wires, wider versions for wide hubs and reinforcements to handle the heavy wheels are integrated in this robot. Holland Mechanics works closely together with leading manufacturers like Shimano and Bionx who are also using Holland Mechanics equipment, to stay focused on the latest developments.
Source: BikeEurope
