‘Grippers’
An Engineeringtalk guide
Start with the news release
Internal Diameter Gripper holds irregular parts from
SAS Automation, which we summarised at the time by saying "SAS Automation has introduced an Internal Diameter Gripper (IDG) for parts that are heavy, fragile or have an irregular shape.".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Herma uses label detection sensors from Leuze from
Leuze Electronic: "Herma, a manufacturer of self-adhesive labels and label machinery, has been using sensors from Leuze Electronic to detect, identify and protect personnel in its new warehouse and logistics centre.".
In August 2009, we covered the news from Ace Controls International
- take a look at Ace vibration sensors detect local malfunctions
which says: "Ace Controls International, an automation control equipment manufacturer, has introduced a vibration sensor for process monitoring that detects local malfunctions in the automation process.".
Take a look also at the news release from Rodriguez (UK), IEF's palletising systems available from Rodriguez,
as well as MPS 32 tool changer adds 40mm to robot arm from Staubli UK (Connectors),
and Rexroth offers devices for handling delicate items from Bosch Rexroth - Electric Drives and Controls.
Latest stories...
Schunk Intec designs three-finger centric grippers (March 2009)
Schunk Intec has created the PZB-plus series of three-finger centric grippers with a central bore designed as a fitting.
Idac supplies support services for FPSO project (March 2009)
Idac has supplied its consultancy support services to Whittaker Engineering as it designs and manufactures a set of grippers for the anchor turret of a FPSO vessel.
Balluff reveals flush-mountable C-slot sensor (March 2009)
Balluff has expanded its range of miniature BMF magnetic field sensors with the BMF 204K, a flush- mountable C-slot sensor with integrated holding.
Control handle is completely pneumatic (February 2009)
Ingersoll-Rand's new control handle is intended for use in the easy handling of loads from 5-225kg.
Bosch Rexroth aids linear actuator development (November 2008)
Bosch Rexroth has supplied components for the Servobelt linear actuator, developed by Bell-Everman to provide the speed and accuracy of a linear motor at a value comparable to belt-driven actuators.
SAS unveils vacuum handling line of robotic EOAT (October 2008)
SAS Automation has introduced a vacuum handling system line of robotic end-of-arm tooling (EOAT).
Schunk exhibits Kontec MTC multi-clamp vice unit (September 2008)
Schunk is set to exhibit the Kontec MTC multi-clamp vice unit.
Festo's pneumatic logic cuts build time (September 2008)
Oystar Aerofill, a manufacturer of aerosol filling and closing equipment, uses Festo's integrated multi-layer duct plate technology for the pneumatic logic and control functions of its machines.
Further reading
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Schunk Intec designs three-finger centric grippers
Schunk Intec has created the PZB-plus series of three-finger centric grippers with a central bore designed as a fitting.
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Custom grippers come in kit form
Jaw kit will provide moulders with the ability to easily interchange and configure the jaw size by ordering kits of the same size to customise their gripping requirements.
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