Motion Modules provide pneumatic handling.
Press Release Summary:
Suited for pick-and-place uses, Series AGM Swivel/Gripper Modules combine rotary actuator and parallel gripper with manifold between them in single unit. Internal porting prevents air lines from twisting, rubbing, and snagging outside unit. Smallest module in series generates up to 5 lb-in. torque at 80 psi, 20 lb gripping force, and gripper stroke length of .25 in. Largest module has ratings of 17 lb-in. torque, 40 lb gripping force, and 0.5 in. gripper stroke.Original Press Release:
Motion Module
AGI has introduced a series of pneumatic handling modules that combines a powerful rotary actuator with a precision parallel gripper with a manifold between them in a single, ultra-compact unit. The new AGM swivel/gripper modules provide machine and automation builders with a particularly flexible and cost-effective dual-functionality actuator for pick-and-place type applications. They are designed to help machine builders and system integrators minimise design and installation time, as well as reduce purchasing costs. AGI offers a choice of ten AGM gripper/rotary modules, with different torques, gripper forces, gripper stroke lengths and manifolds. The internal porting prevents airlines from twisting, rubbing and snagging outside the unit. This yields a versitile automation module for assembly. The smallest module can generate up to 5 in/lb torque at 80 psi, up to 20 lb gripping force, and has a gripper stroke length of .25 inch. The largest module in the series has ratings of 17 in/lb torque, 40 gripping force and a .5 gripper stroke. This combination of high rotational and gripping forces enables AGI modules to provide industry-leading cycle times of just 0.1sec, making them ideal for high-throughput automation applications. Typically, these include picking components from bowl or linear feeders and re-orientating them on assembly pallets; presenting components to automated inspection cameras; and picking components from in-feed conveyors, rotating them and placing them for assembly.
