New NSR-PG-10-20-UR Precision Parallel Gripper Comes with Teachable Finger Positions
The NSR-PG-10-20-UR Precision Parallel Gripper is designed for UR3e, UR5e and UR10e collaborative robots for handling intricate part handling, measurement, sorting and assembly. The unit features a 20 finger stroke and is able to measure part size with 30 µm precision. The gripper can handle work pieces up to 100 g and weighs 175 g.
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SCHUNK Receives Hermes Award at Hannover Messe
The Hermes Award, one of the world’s most coveted technology prizes for innovation, was awarded to SCHUNK last week, during the opening of the Hannover Messe by the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel! Henrik A. Schunk, the Managing Partner of SCHUNK, was there to receive the award from the German Federal Minister for Education, Prof. Dr. Johanna Wanka. The prize was awarded for SCHUNK’s Co-act...
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SCHUNK EGL: Intelligent Gripping Module
The SCHUNK EGL 70 mechatronic parallel gripper combines power and intelligence. With variable gripping force between 50 and 600 N it is one of the most powerful and flexible mechatronic grippers on the market and was specifically developed for industrial applications. Since the finger position, closing speed, and gripping force are freely programmable within a maximum stroke of 48 mm per finger,...
Read More »FIPA Develops Custom Gripper System for Removing Hot Plastic Parts from Injection Molding Machines
Designed to quickly & carefully remove hot plastic parts from an injection molding machine, FIPA’s latest custom gripper system automates a manual demolding process to protect employees, improve quality, reduce cycle times, & increase factory throughput CARY, N.C. — FIPA Inc., a leading manufacturer of advanced vacuum technology, gripper systems, air nippers, tube lifters, and...
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Ergonomics Is Good Economics
While you don't need an MD to know that ergonomic designs are good for physical health, you probably didn't realize that these designs can actually be good for your economic health too.
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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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Digital Control Mechatronic Gripper delivers process stability.
Powered byÂ- brushless DC servo motor and controlled by digital I/O, PGN-Plus-E offers gripping force that can be adjusted in 4 levels and comes in size 80. Multi-tooth guidance, designed for higher moment capacity, features continuous lubrication pocket in guide contour and wedge-hook kinematics with maximized surface coverage in all stroke positions. Suited for...
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Bottle Gripper Head Solutions from ANVER Corp. Address Demanding Manufacturing Challenges
Pneumatic-Powered Bottling Pick-Up Grab Heads for Use with Major Lines of New or Replacement Bottling Machinery Hudson, MAÂ- – ANVER Corporation, a leader in vacuum handling technology, announces its line of pneumatic-powered bottling pick-up heads for robotic and automation equipment, utilizing inflatable bladders and pneumatically actuated mechanical grippers to gently grasp bottles from...
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Rapid Mechatronic Gripper handles small parts.
Available in size 25, Model EGP 25 provides stroke of 3 mm per finger. Optional EGP 25 Speed version reduces internal gear ratio, exchanging grip force for speed to open or close in 0.03 seconds. With grip force of 13 N, unit is capable of handling parts up to 0.05 kg. Maintenance-free servomotors as well as powerful junction roller guide guarantee maximum efficiency, making electric IP30-rated...
Read More »Sheet Metal Gripper supports press transfer applications.
Providing 1,000 N grip force, Accelerate® Sheet Metal Gripper features non-protruding jaw design that operates in tight spaces. Unit offers 30° or 75° opening angles, 33 ms grip and release actuation time, and 3 sensor options. Bottom jaw features integrated part-present sensor, while side-mounted, double-blank sensor is adjustable and prevents incorrect material pickups....
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ABB to Feature Its Flexible Robotic Gear Handling Cell Technology at Gear Expo 2015
The cell is used to transfer gears between alloy trays and baskets in the heat treatment process, replacing manual handling and improving system performance and uptime. AUBURN HILLS, Mich.Â- - ABB Robotics will feature its Robotic Gear Handling Cell technology at Gear Expo 2015, October 20th – 22nd at the Cobo Center in Detroit (Booth # 1039). The cell is used to transfer gears between...
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DoorKing Releases Advanced Long Range Card Reader System with Frequency Hopping Technology
The DoorKing DKS AVI system is at the cutting edge of automotive security technology and represents a leap forward in engineering innovation. When it comes to long-range passive card readers, we lead the industry and set the standard for quality and performance. To find out why the DoorKing DKS AVI system is taking the automotive security industry by storm, see our video.
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