Product category:
Robotics, Handling and Storage
News Release from: Romheld Australia | Subject: Schunk model LMG-64
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 23 June 2004
Stainless-steel grippers are clean
enough for food
Claimed to be the first of its kind in gripper technology, the Schunk model LMG-64 stainless-steel gripper answers the challenge for automation technology in the food processing industry.
Claimed to be the first of its kind in gripper technology, the Schunk model LMG-64 stainless-steel gripper answers the challenge for automation technology in the food processing industry It can be used in applications where fresh food products are to be handled automatically, such as in processing and packing lines
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 25 Feb 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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ATI Industrial Automation of North Carolina USA has appointed Romheld Australia as its exclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand.
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Schunk's DDF-SE range of pneumatic rotary distributors provide up to four compressed air and six electrical feedthroughs for stationary applications in machines and automation systems.
Suitable for processing meat (pork loins etc) and a variety of fresh food products, these polished stainless-steel grippers can easily be fitted to robots, handling systems and other automated equipment.
The pneumatically operated LMG-64 provides high gripping forces from a compact two-finger angular gripper and has a built-in grip force safety device which ensures the gripper does not open if air supply is lost.
It incorporates "hygienic design" features such as easy-to-clean, fully sealed mechanics to IP67 and use of lubricants which are food standard compliant.
Electrical monitoring of the gripper open/closed positions is possible via optional magnetic proximity switches and gripping fingers can easily be custom designed to suit the product being handled.
The LMG-64 is maintenance free to 1.5 million cycles and can be cleaned using a washdown hose.
A small stacking gripper, model SG-47, which also incorporates hygienic design features is available for food packing applications.
Schunk grippers are distributed throughout Australia and New Zealand by Romheld Australia.
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