Self-Propelled Mobile Manipulator improves safety, efficacy.

Self-Propelled Mobile Manipulator improves safety, efficacy.

Installed on RBC-6000-SPBW Reversible Boom Crane, manipulator with gripper handles and articulates large items. Axes consist of lift, extend, pitch, roll and grip (2,000 lb max), and lift from ground level height to 12 ft. Addition of yaw axis and powered mast rotation increases total functions to 7. Ranges are 130° for pitch axis, 180° for roll axis, and 90° to left and 90° to right...

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CARVEsmart(TM) and Mitee-Bite Products Team Up to Offer Ultimate Workholding Solution

Cottage Grove, Minn. - CARVEsmart™, a division of Bellatex Industries and maker of the original quick-change vise jaw system featuring dovetailed jaw technology, is teaming up with Mitee-Bite Products LLC., to offer a unique low profile workholding solution for vise jaw applications. CARVEsmart has developed Mitee-Bite-authorized TalonTop dovetailed jaws which are TalonGrip™ ready. The...

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Magnetic Gripper handles parts weighing up to 10 kg.

Magnetic Gripper handles parts weighing up to 10 kg.

Featuring compact dimensions of 26 x 98 mm, EGM-M Monopole Gripper operates with electro-permanent magnets, which do not require compressed air or vacuum. Only short current pulse for 300 ms is required for actuation and deactivation. Since no energy supply is required in activated condition, parts remain securely gripped even in case of emergency stop or sudden loss of power. Digitally...

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New Sizes for the WSG Series

New Sizes for the WSG Series

The WSG series of servo-electric 2-Finger Parallel Grippers are versatile, sensitive and simple to use. They are designed for parts handling and assembly processes where high flexibility or sensitivity are required. SCHUNK has now expanded the series with a long-stroke version and a compact small parts version. The WSG has a long stroke which allows reliable handling of different components and...

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Sprue Gripper removes workpieces during injection molding.

Sprue Gripper removes workpieces during injection molding.

With high gripping force of 22 N, Sprue Gripper GR04.101A provides large area sprue control for detection of sprue in gripper regardless of position. Large jaw opening and compact construction allow for flexible integration into gripper systems, whileÂ- HartcoatÂ-® treated surfaces ensure wear resistance.

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Gripper is available with spring assist.

Gripper is available with spring assist.

Available in 4 sizes and metric or imperial models, Series GRK Gripper maintains precision jaw movement over entire life using rigid, wear-compensating jaw guidance system. Total grip force ranges from 86-378 lb for longer jaw travels (.472-1.024 in. min) and 159-805 lb for shorter jaw travels (.256-.492) at 87 psi. Available with spring assist open or close as well as 2-position teachable...

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Electric Gripper offers force and high-speed travel adjustment.

Electric Gripper offers force and high-speed travel adjustment.

Supplied in Plug-and-Grip package, Series EGRK features rigid, wear compensating jaw guidance system, which maintains precision jaw movement over entire life of unit. Pre-programmed controller is optimized to operate gripper at max speed and grip force at any position within jaw travel. Offered in 3 sizes with either long or short jaw travels, gripper is available with 2-position teachable...

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Vacuum Gripper System optimizes manufacturing efficiency.

Vacuum Gripper System optimizes manufacturing efficiency.

Utilizing integrated COAXÂ-® cartridge, VGS(TM) 3040 positions vacuum power where it is needed, eliminating line losses. Combination Vacustat and AQR 02 atmospheric quick release saves air consumption in non-porous applications, while integrated blow-off check valve enables positive pressure blow-off, even in large decentralized vacuum systems. Applications include pick-and-place, packaging,...

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