August 24, 2007 - Targeted for injection molding industry, EOAT Rack measures 2 m high x 2 m long, has 4 heavy duty casters for mobility, and is capable of storing numerous tools, depending on their size. It can also be designed in smaller or larger versions to accommodate specific needs. GHV wall mounts in 3 sizes (SAS 0-3 sizes) attach to J-40/40 profile. Storage racks can be placed in close proximity to injection molding machine presses to allow quick tool changes.

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Release date: August 1, 2007

SAS Automation, Introduces New EOAT Rack

XENIA, OHIO (August 2007) - SAS Automation announces a unique and innovative storage rack for End-of-Arm Tooling. The rack design was driven by mold injectors continued requests for a device to easily store, and inventory EOAT's. Having the racks in close proximity to the injection molding machine presses provides for quick tool changes.

The rack measures two meters high by two meters long with four heavy duty casters for mobility, but can be designed in smaller or larger versions to accommodate individual needs. GHV wall mounts in three sizes (SAS 0-3 sizes) attach easily to the J-40/40 profile. The rack is capable of storing numerous tools depending on their size. This rack is "low cost insurance against EOAT damage", said John Prater, Technical Sales Coordinator for SAS Automation. "This is simply a more secure and safe way to store End-of-Arm Tooling as this rack provides both stability and mobility", he added.

About SAS Automation

SAS is a leading supplier of modular EOAT components & robotic gripper systems - capable of servicing any part and any robot. SAS manufactures in the USA "get a grip!", and distributes "nip it!" Nile sprue nipper line, and "GRIP IT!" Asian chucking/gripper line. SAS is ISO 9001:2000 Quality Certified. Specialists in robotic End-of-Arm tooling & gripper systems, sprue nippers, CNC degating & Insert Mold tooling for manufacturing, packaging & plastics industries. Sales, service and support to: USA, Canada, Mexico, Europe.

Corporate Office - USA:

SAS Automation, LLC
1200 South Patton Street
Xenia, OH 45385 USA
TEL: +1 937- 372-5255
FAX: +1 937- 372-5555
getagrip@sasgripper.com
www.sasgripper.com

Company Information:
Name: SAS Automation, Ltd.
Address: 1200 S. Patton St.
City: Xenia
State: OH
ZIP: 45385
Country: USA
Phone: 937-372-5255
FAX: 937-372-5555
http://www.sasgripper.com

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