Production
TECHNOLOGY
We support technology with “know how” which has been gathered during more than 50 years by our technicians and staff in general.
Modern CNC equipments enable a better production process and ensure dimensional and finishing quality. Computerized support such as the new Production Program (Sipro-Indústria), Quality Program (SIQA), Monitor and Measurement Device Control Program (DMM) and Computer Aided Design (Auto-Cad) help us in preparing success for the future.
INNOVATION
One of the first important achievements of the company was the design and production of a 50 c.c. two-cylinder, two-stroke engine back in 1951.
In close cooperation with the company Entreposto, Rito developed and produced a differential set and steering box for the new motor vehicle model SADO. In the 80’s and 90’s, Rito also designed and produced synchronized gear and clutch boxes. Such boxes are still part of our daily production.
Due to the special soil morphology in Madeira Island, we have researched, assessed and produced differential sets and gear boxes with adequate transmission relationships. These innovative achievements were to be built in brand new passenger cars and buses of several automotive brands and models.
We have participated in the national project for the construction of an electric car, designing and producing a fully innovative rotor wheel transmission system.
QUALITY
THE António Ferreira Rito & Filhos, L.da. it has vast knowledge and technological experience and intends to grow its market and improve its products and services in order to continuously improve its management system.
The maintenance of the Quality System at António Ferreira Rito & Filhos, Lda allows us to improve and develop the internal and external communication of our organization, in order to satisfy the needs of the market and relevant stakeholders, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and regulatory requirements. applicable legal requirements.
The objective is to increase the productivity and quality of the final product through the improvement of techniques and methods in the manufacturing processes and even better management and training of human resources.
It is intended, therefore, to continuously increase the degree of customer confidence and satisfaction as well as to improve customer support.
The company also aims to increase the capacity for technical-commercial intervention with the customer, by looking for new markets, systematically improving the relationship with our external suppliers, aiming at improving the requirements of our product and service.
These are the guidelines for Quality that Management and its most directly responsible people support. With the collaboration of all, it will be possible to implement these strategies successfully.
Engine Reconditioning
Our reconditioning engines department it exists since the company foundation in 1947, and so we have a wide experience for the reconstruction of all kind of internal combustion engines.
In the area of the historical vehicles we are able to do all kind of mendings, maintaining and valuing the original characteristics by introducing vanguard technologies for bigger profit and durability. These kind of services they have been deserving great National and International recognition namely for part of collectors and specialized profissionals of countries with great tradition and demand in the recuperation of historical cars, just like, Spain, France, Germany,UK and so on.
In the area of historic cars, we carry out all types of repairs, maintaining the original characteristics of the engines, but valuing them with the introduction of cutting-edge technology that provides them with greater performance and reliability. These services have deserved great national and international recognition, namely by collectors and specialized professionals from countries with great experience in the restoration of old cars, such as Spain, France, Germany and England.
Always respecting the manufacturers recomendations and adding value by using advanced technology. We are able to execute the following operations:
CYLINDER HEADS:
Descarbonizing, stanch tests, valve seats rectification, valves and refinement.
ENGINE BLOCKS:
Test, face work, liners assembling, cylinders rectification and line boring.
CONNECTING RODS:
Rectification, metal coating on the archways and connecting rods alignment.
CRANKSHAFTS:
Rectification and adjustment.
ENGINE:
Final pré mounting for essay and adjustment
TORQUES:
Dismount, estimation and reconstruction
Partial reconstruction of damaged parts such as; Primary and secondary shafts, crown wheels and pignions, diferential houses, transmissions, oil pumps and so on. If it´s not possible the reparation, we can always produce new parts in our Production Center.
PRODUCTION UNITS
PRODUCTION UNIT
The following departments are available in the 2800 sq.mt building:
- Control Lab – Air conditioned and well equipped.
- Finished Product Warehouse – Fully computerized.
- Main Building – Modern specific machinery for increased manufacturing performance.
- Forging – Equipped for 350 ton loads.
- Thermal Treatment -
- Steel – Annealing, Cementation, Hardening and Tempering;
- Aluminium – Hardening and Tempering.
- Aluminium Casting – Gravity casting.
- Surface treatment – Aluminium phosphating.
- Raw material Warehouse – Fully computerized.
- Technical Office – Computer network and Computer Aided Design (CAD).
WORKSHOP
REPAIR OF ENGINES
It occupies a covered area of 1000 m² which includes the following sections:
- Reception - Evaluation of the work to be performed;
- Machinery - Up-to-date and specific for the good performance of the activity;
- Office - Control and tests;
- Welding - Simple coated electrode and MIG system;
- Cleaning - Equipped with washing and forced pickling;
- Warehouses - Raw Materials and Finished Products.