KAYSUN Case Study – Improving Machine Performance to Increase Profit

Introduction

Manufacturers everywhere are facing the same challenge: how to do more with fewer people—without sacrificing quality or output.


In this video, see how Sure Controls partnered with Kaysun to tackle that challenge head-on. By combining smart automation strategies with real-world application expertise, the team was able to improve machine performance, reduce reliance on manual labor, and drive measurable profitability.

From identifying bottlenecks to implementing scalable solutions, this collaboration highlights what’s possible when the right technology meets the right partner.


What you’ll learn:

  • How automation can directly address labor shortages
  • Ways to improve machine efficiency and uptime
  • The impact of smarter systems on overall profitability
  • Why partnership matters in successful automation projects


At Sure Controls, we don’t just implement automation—we work alongside you to solve the challenges holding your operation back.

Company Profile

Established in 1947, Kaysun has become a go-to partner for the design and development of highly engineered plastic products and assemblies. Kaysun constantly reinvests in sophisticated technologies, equipment and talent to remain at the cutting-edge of material science, engineering and innovation.

Situation

Kaysun had an existing automation cell that assembled a faucet sub-component for their customer. The previous cell utilized two bowl feeders which experienced frequent jamming issues due to vestiges on the fittings. The bowl feeders also required considerable maintenance and repair. To increase quality and production, Kaysun chose to have a new cell built by Sure Controls that utilizes the world’s best flexible feeders and modern control architecture.

Results

Challenges prior to project completion:

  • Long cycle time (22-24 seconds)
  • Frequent feeder bowl jamming
  • High maintenance costs & expensive machine downtime
  • Required significant space


Benefits realized upon project completion:

  • Reduced cycle time (16-17 seconds)
  • Eliminated jamming issues
  • Reduced maintenance costs
  • New cell occupies significantly less floor space
  • Significant noise reduction


Benefits Overview

#1 – Replacing the bowl feeders with the Asycube and EYE+ system provided Kaysun with increased flexibility and decreased production costs.


#2 –  After the cell upgrade, Kaysun was able to produce 1,200 more parts every day for their customer — resulting in substantially increased profit.


#3 – Better documentation – electrical design was developed in E-plan and Sure Controls provided all relevant schematics. HMI Programming with instructions and recipe files were also provided.


#4 –  Reclaimed floor space – Sure Controls provided an innovative, advanced machine which was half the size of the previous cell.

Customer Feedback

“I want to thank the team at Sure Controls for their great work on this project. They were easy to work with, bright with ideas, willing to make improvements rather than just recreate the wheel, and punctual to the schedule in a very difficult supply chain.”

– Bob Reeves, Operations Director at Kaysun