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Bimba launches pneumatic gripper system for high force applications

May 31, 2019 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

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Bimba has announced the expansion of its angular and parallel gripper portfolio by launching the new Bimba Pneumatic Gripper System (BPGS). The BPGS offers a cam activated, high gripping force solution for handling large and heavy objects in the most demanding environments. Key features of the BPGS include: Gripping forces up to 450 lb at […]

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Grippers handle spools with ease

May 31, 2019 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

Spools (or reels or coils) of wire, cables, and cords constitute a special category of loads that need to be lifted and handled.  The spools are often heavy, plus the cylindrical shape and the need to rotate when in use creates unique requirements.  Forklifts are often used for handing, especially for larger spools. Problems involve not […]

Filed Under: Grippers Tagged With: piab

End-of-arm tooling for press tending

May 16, 2019 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

Piab EOAT Metal Handling

With many years of experience in metal handling across a variety of industries, including deep experience within the automotive industry, Piab understands many complex design challenges. Heavy-duty materials long reaches and multi-tasking are no match for purpose-built End-of Arm Tooling. Robots have grown in popularity for metal handling applications because of their ability to manipulate, […]

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Vacuum gripper uses foam pad or suction cups

January 15, 2019 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

Piab KVG grippers robot

Piab’s Kenos KVG series of vacuum grippers has been extended to include the option of using suction cups, instead of the technical foam pads offered as standard. The popular vacuum grippers can now be configured with suction cups from Piab’s flexible and durable suction cup series Duraflex BX as well as the generic Value Line […]

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Piab’s unveils end-of-arm tooling line

January 8, 2019 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

Piab EOAT tooling

Piab is introducing a new line of robotic End-Of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) products, enabling customers to build automated systems that perfectly fit their specific applications. Piab’s complete set of off-the-shelf standard components can be used to solve the real automation challenges facing manufacturers. Made up of several different families of components, the new EOAT line offers […]

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End-of-arm sprue grippers from FIPA are ideal for handling plastic materials

October 11, 2018 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

FIPA FP063 New Series Sprue Grippers P

FIPA Inc. has upgraded its product line of sprue grippers for handling plastic material. The updated Series 90, 100, and 130 grippers now bear the red FIPA dot, which makes the gripper components immediately identifiable in installations. The grippers in each of the series offer unique features and benefits. For example, the Series 90 grippers […]

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Vaculex vacuum lifters handle windows with care

July 3, 2018 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

Vaculex Window lifter vacuum

Glass manufacturers and processors in the automotive, aerospace and construction industries in all corners of the world trust Piab’s ergonomic Vaculex lifters to handle their glass products and components safely while providing ergonomic working environments for their staff. Vaculex lifters offer specially adapted solutions for all kinds of windows or assembly situations and are designed […]

Filed Under: Grippers, Vacuums Tagged With: piab

Pneumatically powered universal gripper

June 15, 2018 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

Schunk PGN Plus P

SCHUNK has introduced several improvements on the original PGN-Plus and has announced the newest generation gripper, PGN-Plus-P. Enlarged supporting dimensions between the six load-bearing shoulders of the multi-tooth guidance allow higher moment capacity which can accommodated longer fingers and greater loads.                      Permanent lubrication is provided […]

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Bimba launches plug-and-play vacuum end-of-arm tooling for collaborative robots

June 13, 2018 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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Bimba has launched the Collaborative Robot Vacuum Tool (CRVT). This device offers a new plug-and-play end effector option for collaborative robots. Developed to meet the versatile nature of collaborative robots, Bimba’s CRVT comes off-the-shelf as a complete solution — no external valve is required. Although designed to support a variety of applications with minimal configuration, […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Grippers Tagged With: Bimba

Going soft on grippers

April 30, 2018 By Ken Korane Leave a Comment

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There’s a growing interest in nontraditional pneumatic end effectors that offer flexibility and a deft touch. Pneumatic grippers have been used for decades to pick up, carry and place everything from tiny electronic components to sizeable objects like engine blocks and lumber. Most have rigid fingers or jaws, usually made of steel or aluminum. Such devices work […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Featured, Grippers Tagged With: festo, fipa, firestone, firestoneindustrialproducts, softrobotics

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