AVTOVAZ has automated the “marriage”

AVTOVAZ keeps on modernizing technical processes aimed at increasing production efficiency.

In January 2021, the new chassis with powertrain sub-assembly shop and semi-automated engine and chassis installing line at the B0 vehicle production plant were launched at the enterprise.

The chassis with powertrain sub-assembly shop is floor conveyor with a special modular tooling, where is made main elements layout – these are powertrain, sub-frame, chassis units. This tooling is multi-functional and can be used for work with different car models.

Next to the layout line of chassis modules with powertrain have been established areas of kit-sets assembly, and logistics flows to supply the necessary components from different productions have been formed. The robotic automatic delivery trolleys are used in the shop.

Ready-to-install module with engine and chassis is being delivered by automated transport lines to the docking area with car body (so called “marriage”). Thanks to the new technology, the manual work has been minimized: operators set the direction and launch the fixing process of engine, chassis and body by pressing the button. The new equipment enables to make high-quality assembly and in strict accordance with production rhythm.

Additional information:
AVTOVAZ Group is part of Dacia-LADA Business Unit within Groupe Renault structure. The company manufactures cars in full production cycle and components for 2 brands: LADA and Renault. Group facilities are located in Togliatti – “AVTOVAZ” JSC, “LADA West Togliatti” JSC, and in Izhevsk – “LADA Izhevsk” LLC.
The LADA brand products are presented in В, В+, SUV and LCV segments and are comprised of 5 model families: Vesta, XRAY, Largus, Granta, and Niva. The brand is leading on the Russian automotive market with over 20% market share and is presented in more than 20 countries abroad. LADA is having the largest official dealership network in Russia - 300 dealerships.