Build Pallets

The First Row Build Pallet Tooling is a specialized assembly platform developed for the precise construction of first-row driver and passenger seats. Designed in house by Automated Solutions, Inc., this system offers a unified pallet tooling solution that supports both left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) seat variants using the same top tooling. Each seat is secured through ASI’s proven Integrated Pin and Latch Assembly, which provides a reliable, robust clamping method by engaging the seat track mounting holes. This ensures that both seat types are held securely in their vehicle design position at a 4° angle during assembly, allowing consistent build quality and seamless integration on the manufacturing line.

Each tooling unit is mounted to a standard Tekno combo base pallet and utilizes a custom aluminum U-plate. To accommodate both production and prototype stages, the system includes removable manual toggle clamps for manual operations during development. These clamps can be easily removed when transitioning to full production, where auto-unlock functionality becomes active via dedicated unlock stations at each conveyor line’s start and end. This auto-unlock system uses air cylinders and spring-loaded plungers to disengage the integrated latches, allowing for automated seat loading and unloading.

Built for flexibility and ease of maintenance, each pallet includes rotate-assist handles, build ticket clips, and is designed to clear all seating plastic track covers. The system is engineered to ensure high reliability, operator safety (with no exposed pinch points), and straightforward integration into existing manufacturing environments.