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UV Disinfection Robot utilizes web portal system.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:32:33 -0400

Supplied with TRU-D SmartUVC™ portable UV disinfection robot, iTRU-D includes combination of microchips operated remotely via iPad Mini, allowing hospitals to track infection control efforts. Hospital staff can operate, monitor, and manage TRU-D while simultaneously uploading disinfection data automatically to live web portal. Administrators will have instant access to real-time UV-C disinfection readings, including disinfection times, progress, dose delivery, and location of device.

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Robot Gripper features 200 mm of stroke.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 08:28:07 -0400

Installed on any industrial robot, 2-Finger Adaptive Robot Gripper - 200 provides parallel, encompassing, and internal gripping modes to handle different part geometries. Servo-electric unit features rugged design and sealed casing as well as grip detection and real-time finger position feedback. Offering control of finger speed and force to adapt on-the-fly to heavy or light parts, gripper is suited for automotive, metal fabrication, foundries, and construction equipment.

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Electric Servo Gripper handles large irregular parts.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:35:07 -0400

Installed on any industrial robot, 2-Finger Adaptive Gripper-200 features programmable 200 mm stroke to pick various part sizes. Parallel, encompassing, and internal gripping modes enable handling of different part geometries. Housed in sealed casing, product features grip detection and real-time finger position feedback as well as control of finger speed and force to adapt, on-the-fly, to heavy or light parts.

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Angular Pneumatic Gripper has compact, rugged design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:30:06 -0400

Intended for automation applications, Series GRV comes in 4 sizes with internal flow control and precision dowel pin holes. Latter ensures accurate alignment of tooling and gripper mounting. Construction lends to extended lifetime expectancy, while slim design allows space for stacking grippers in confined area. Supplied switch-ready for facilitated integration of optional magnetic position sensing switches, product features teachable 2-position switch and cleanroom fluoro-elastomer seals.

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Robotic Packaging System suits picking and packing tasks.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:29:44 -0400

Designed to minimize labor-intensive picking and packing tasks, High Speed Pick & Pack features delta style robot with integrated vision. Cases can be packed in horizontal or vertical package configurations, and manufacturers gain flexibility with ability to accommodate multiple packaging designs. Suited for case packing, tray filling, stand up pouches, bags, packs, and more, system is available with 6-axis robot and stainless steel for wash down applications.

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Magnetic End-of-Arm Tooling replaces vacuum cups.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:35:49 -0400

Offered in Standard, Non-Rotating (NR), Destacking (DS), Double-Acting (DA), and Extra-Strong (ES) configurations, Transporter® LP magnetically transfers metal blanks, stampings, and parts in automated applications. Rare Earth magnets positively hold part during transfer, even during unexpected loss of shop air. Designed to directly replace vacuum cups with minimal tooling adjustments, products increase options for pick-up points on stamped, perforated, and odd-shaped parts.

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Servo Bag Gripper can palletize multiple bag widths.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:30:24 -0400

Incorporating stainless steel fingers, independent Decker Plates, and top-mounted bag clamps, SBG-50 lets one robot palletize 2 in – 2 out conveyor systems or one in-feed conveyor with multiple bag sizes. Servo width adjusting Bag Gripper, used for simultaneously palletizing multiple bag widths from 265–500 mm, delivers accurate bag drop placement. Manual adjustment allows for bags as narrow as 165 mm, and system nominally accommodates 65–165 mm high bags up to 50 kg.

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Magnetic Grippers have pneumatically controlled design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:31:33 -0400

Pneumatically controlled magnetic gripper is suited for integration within electronics-free environments, often found in sheet forming plant, and is compatible with FIPA gripper construction kit. Product keeps work piece in place, even when compressed air supply is lost, and design ensure secure handling of flat, ferromagnetic work pieces with and without boreholes or cutouts. Optional PNP and NPN magnetic sensors are available to monitor piston position.

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Bag Gripper handles up to 50 lb loads.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 08:33:57 -0400

Using stainless steel fingers for their strength and resistance to harsh manufacturing environments, FBG-22 offers manual adjustment for bag widths from 290–450 mm and features spring-return aluminum decking plates to guide bag. Decker mechanism, designed into tool, facilitates accurate bag drop once positioned over pallet, and other design features include rugged aluminum weldment main frame, ultrasonic bag presence sensor, and 9.5 mm dia solid aluminum fingers with ball-nose ends.

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Two-Armed Robot System features 11-axis design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:29:36 -0400

Tandem R125 features two 5-axis vertically articulated robot arms mounted to programmable carousel. Also included are 2 interconnected K11R robot controllers enabling communications to synchronize motions of both robots or allowing robots to alternate turns while performing one task. RoboForth II software, teach pad, equipment interfacing, and cables are included in industrial system.

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Automated Robotic Stacking System accelerates rotary die cutting.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 08:32:43 -0400

Used in line with Schober RSM rotary die cutting machines, Twin Spider Automated Robotic stacking system is designed for precise stacking and counting of products up to 40 in. long. Delivery technology is suited for IML and other labels as well as nested product configurations and different profile jobs that have been ganged together into one print repeat. System attains speeds of up to 195 fpm with max rate of 50 cycles/min.

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Robotic Layer Picking System can pick multiple layers at once.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 08:33:03 -0400

Using combination of vacuum and clamping technology, Layer Picking System is capable of picking 95% of consumer products, including corrugate or boxboard cases, shrink wrap products, bottles, tubs, and open trays. Patterns with voids and tier sheets can also be handled. Capable of picking and placing entire pallet loads, system allows for secure inventory replenishment, especially with unstable loads. Typical applications include food, beverage, and consumer goods distribution centers.

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Mini-Electric Grippers aid in manipulation of small objects.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 08:29:58 -0400

Intended for 5- and 6-axis R12 articulated robot arms, E Series Grippers utilize mini integrated motor/lead screw drives and are available with stand-alone MCUs to accommodate any make of robot. E1 Fulcrum (scissor action) has long fingers and 10 N closing force. When fully open, tips are 30 mm apart. E2 is similar but has short jaws that let user attach fingers. E3 Fulcrum gripper has jaws and 10 N closing force but no fingers. E3 Parallel gripper has 35 N closing force and 6 mm stroke.

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Insert-Grippers are tailored to shape of handled material.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 08:30:47 -0400

Available in vacuum- and air-powered models, Customized Insert-Grippers are designed specifically for handling inserts in plastic injection-molded parts. Housing materials include high-strength aluminum compound or polyamide-based plastic, which is safe for use with food products. With quick-action couplings, gripper heads can be replaced without dismantling gripper system.

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Robotic Packaging Automation Cell packs clamshells into cases.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 08:29:38 -0400

Offering standardized, fully integrated solution that adapts to each customer's production line, ClamPAC(TM) minimizes food processor's integration complexity and deployment time. SoftPIC grippers, made of soft silicone that conforms to shape of clamshell, provide direct vacuum path to product, helping system achieve gentle handling at high speeds. Before delivery, customer-specific modifications are made based on size and design of clamshells, case sizes, and speed of line.

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Double Metal Sheet Detector detects ferrous metal thickness.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 08:36:33 -0400

Integrated into robotic End-of-Arm Tooling and used for blank feeding press, Model DSD-36 permits double metal detection with minimal magnetic attraction of sheet or blank up to single thickness of 0.25 in. Presence of double sheet produces output to stop machine or to signal operator, eliminating die/machine damage from receiving too many sheets. Comprising control module in sheet metal housing with single probe, system uses pulsed electromagnetic detection to determine metal thickness.

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Robotic End-of-Arm Tooling handles various baked goods.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 08:30:16 -0400

Robotic End-of-Arm Tooling for muffin and cake depanning accommodates products of different shapes and sizes. Unit features stainless steel needle grippers, each with 4 curved needles to depan 144 muffins from 2 moving baking pans on oven conveyor. Product compresses muffin spacing in 2 directions for deposit into retail and wholesale trays on conveyor nearby. Welded tubular stainless steel frame allows mounting of grippers, stroking cylinders, bushing rails, and actuating cylinders.

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Grippers integrate distance and presence sensor.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:30:28 -0400

Directly integrated into gripping center of PGN-plus Universal Gripper and MPG-plus Gripper for small components, OAS optical sensor continuously supplies control unit with information, such as how far away component is located, or if part is being securely gripped. IP65-rated sensor works with IR light at wavelength of 850 nm and operates from 14-131°F. Multi-functional device can be combined with other grippers and automation modules.

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Angular Gripper features gripping moments from 3.5-143 Nm.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 08:31:38 -0400

Available in 3 sizes for workpiece weights from 0.5-7.3 kg, Model PWG-plus features 15° stroke per finger and at least 3° travel tension angle per jaw. Unit combines double oval piston drive, one-piece aluminum housing, and virtually wear-free lever mechanism. Gripper is suitable for applications in clean and slightly dirty environments, and especially for handling of crankshafts and camshafts, as well as for gantry loading of interlinked machining centers.

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Angular Gripper can be used in any industry and environment.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 08:26:31 -0400

Available in 3 sizes for workpiece weights from 0.5-7.3 kg, PWG-plus features double oval piston drive, one-piece aluminum housing, and wear-resistant lever mechanism. Unit can be equipped with or without mechanical gripping force maintenance, depending on application, and available accessories include inductive sensors and magnetic switches. Specifications include gripping moments from 3.5-143 Nm, stroke per finger of 15°, and travel tension angle per jaw of at least 3°.

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