Product category:
Robotics, Handling and Storage
News Release from: Gudel UK | Subject: Rapindex press transfer machinery
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 15 March 2000
Rapindex press transfer machinery now
from Gudel
The acquisition of Michigan-based Rapindex Inc by Gudel AG has extended the comapny's range of advanced multi-axis gantry loading systems, automation equipment and press transfer machinery
The acquisition of Michigan-based press transfer systems specialist, Rapindex Inc by Gudel AG has extended the range of advanced multi-axis gantry loading systems, automation equipment and press transfer machinery available in the UK from Gudel Lineartec UK Ltd Complementing the company's advanced Presstrans equipment, the Rapindex Gull Wing and ETR systems provide increased press utilisation and improved machine hit-to-hit times; combined with the ability to achieve faster, more agile production
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 19 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
New design booklets on component handling systems
New versions of five design and selection data booklets from Gudel UK provide in-depth specification data on the company's extensive range of multi-axis handling modules and more
Roboloop tackles heavy-duty transfers
The Roboloop system combines the benefits of a precision tracked guideway with high accuracy rack and pinion drive and high load carrying capabilities.
The Gull Wing system is ideal for use with progressive or line-dies on presses with limited access, while the ETR series provides through-the-window transfer rails for use with even the heaviest tonnage production presses.
Both variants incorporate electronic interlocking to the press and hands-free, quick die change capabilities to suit short run as well as high volume production applications.
Each system can be retrofitted to existing press machinery and is supported by a wide range of de-stacking, loading and unloading equipment that can be integrated into fully automated production lines - to ensure maximum return on customers' press equipment investments.
"Gull Wing and ETR systems are employed throughout the automotive sector by major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers," says Gudel Lineartec's joint Managing Director, Gary Ottley.
"Companies such as Ford, General Motors and BMW are already customers of ours, so the Rapindex products provide a perfect fit with our existing modular-based component handling solutions.
I am confident that these latest extensions to our press equipment range will enable us to significantly increase sales in the important sheet metal working sector over coming months.".
• Gudel UK: contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Engineeringtalk email newsletter
• Engineeringtalk Home Page
Search the Pro-Talk network of sites
